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Forget concrete, steel or wood. One state in India, has ‘living bridges’ which last for 500 yearsMeghalaya's Khasi community crafts extraordinary 'living bridges' from the roots of rubber fig trees, a testament to natural engineering. T...20 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST- 600,000 live plants, 1200 tree species, bamboo decor: Entrepreneur says Bengaluru airport 'feels like a different world’Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 is winning global acclaim. It has been named one of the World's Most Beautiful Airp...19 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- She came to India with just Rs 5,000 in her pocket, survived on ‘egg and bread’. Today, Bollywood actress’s net worth is over Rs 50 croreNora Fatehi once arrived in India with just Rs 5,000. She faced hardship, surviving on minimal food and sharing cramped living spaces. Her ...19 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
- No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
- Chinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” — timeless wisdom on love, lasting bonds, emotional healing, resilience, and the invisible connections that shape our livesChinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” shows why ancient proverbs still matter today. This Chin...18 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Father's Day 2026: Date, history and why the world celebrates fathers on different daysFather's Day 2026 Date: Father's Day in 2026 falls on June 21, observed on the third Sunday of June. This tradition honors fathers and fath...18 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Alan Walker: 'You may feel that you're alone but you're not actually alone. Everyone is connected...' Norwegian music artist reminds that loneliness is never the full realityAlan Walker’s quote of the day, “You may feel that you're alone but you're not actually alone. Everyone is connected,” highlights the gap b...17 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Proverb of the day: ‘A bridge exists because there is a divide. Every separation carries the seed of reunion’ - a timeless lesson on hope, healing and reconciliationHuman life is marked by inevitable fractures, but these separations are not permanent. A proverb highlights that every divide necessitates ...17 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major moveThe United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. Th...17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
- Stoic quote of the day by Epicurus: 'The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to...' Why one of history's greatest philosophers believed that wanting less was the key to living moreStoic quote of the day by Epicurus: Epicurus reminds us that true wealth comes not from having more, but from needing less. According to Ep...16 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
- Adani’s Navi Mumbai and Guwahati airports named among Prix Versailles’ World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026Adani Airports' Navi Mumbai International Airport and Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Terminal 2 have earned a...16 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
- Spanish proverb of the day: “Family is like the branches of a tree; we all grow in different directions, but...” Learn why this timeless wisdom reveals that family roots outlast distance, success, and every path life leads us toSpanish Proverb of the Day reveals a timeless family wisdom. Modern life pulls people across cities, countries, and careers. Yet strong fam...15 Jun, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Gunter Grass: ‘Homeland is something one becomes aware of only through…’ German poet on value of home, culture and rootsNobel laureate Günter Grass, a voice for Germany's post-war generation, explored themes of guilt and memory. His famous quote resonates dee...15 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...14 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- Assam CM Himanta writes to PM Modi on historic milestone, credits him for transforming state's destinyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his record tenure. Sarma presented a letter from Ass...10 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...09 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
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