On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most… – Inspiring lessons on honesty, integrity, trust, responsibility, commitment, and why keeping your word matters more than making promises by the Enlightenment thinker known for his profound ideas on human nature, education, freedom and societyQuote of the Day by Jean Jacques Rousseau: Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s quote, “Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithf...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisationPresident Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish…' - why protecting what you love is life's hardest taskQuote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the enduring truth that building and cherishing are far harder than destroying. This mes...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Greek proverb of the day: 'He who plunders with a little boat is a pirate, he who plunders with a fleet is a...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on power, justice, perception and why appearances can be deceivingGreek proverb of the day: Greek saying highlights how power and influence drastically alter perceptions of similar actions. A proverb illus...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
George R.R. Martin quote of the day: “Old stories are like old friends” and why timeless tales never fadeGeorge R.R. Martin, the visionary behind 'Game of Thrones,' emphasizes the enduring power of stories, likening them to cherished friends. H...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by Bob Dylan: ‘Take care of all your memories as you cannot relive them. And remember when you are out there’ ; American music icon’s lesson on cherishing the past remains timeless’Bob Dylan's poignant lyrics remind us to cherish our memories, as they are irreplaceable links to our past and offer solace in difficult ti...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
US Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decidedThe Supreme Court is concluding a term dominated by President Trump's assertions of executive authority. Key decisions this week involve bi...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
India ties to be stable through political transitions, says UK's AI ministerKanishka Narayan, the India-born Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Starmer's top team, addressed the inaugural India All Party P...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Constantine the Great: "In my own judgment, he whose first object is the… — A timeless lesson on why true greatness is in choosing peace over conflict by the Roman emperorQuote of the Day by Constantine the Great: “In my own judgment, he whose first object is the maintenance of peace, seems to be superior to ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
26 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'I would rather be a little nobody, than to be an...' - Former US President's timeless lesson on integrity and characterAbraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, steered the nation through the Civil War and championed the end of slavery. Born into poverty with ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by Plato: ‘Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least…’ – Greek philosopher on how ignorance can lead to true wisdomQuote of the day: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, believed true wisdom stems from acknowledging what we don't know....
24 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST