Quote of the Day by street artist and political activist Banksy: 'I don’t know why people are so keen to put the details of their private life in public...' - The graffiti artist known for his anti-authoritarian art offers a thought-provoking quote about why staying invisible can be the ultimate superpowerStreet artist Banksy's quote highlights the power of privacy. He suggests invisibility is a superpower in today's world. Banksy built his c...
World Cup kicks off after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildupThe 2026 World Cup, the largest in history, has commenced in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa. Projected to generate a ...
In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
In 1963, a homeowner knocking down a wall in Cappadocia found a hidden passage, and Derinkuyu opened a city undergroundDuring a standard home remodeling project in Cappadocia, Turkey, the excavation unexpectedly unveiled Derinkuyu, an extensive underground c...
Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop RussiaRobert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian ...
Indian restaurant named among the world’s most beautiful. It is in Pune: Luxury wooden decor, lush vineyard views and exotic Italian cuisineRosso, located in Pune's Hotel Irada, is among the world's most beautiful restaurants for 2026. This award recognizes its stunning architec...
Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitionsPalestinian homes face demolition in East Jerusalem as Israel expands Jewish settlements. Families are displaced, losing their properties a...
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
In 1999, a Texas farmer donated 87 acres for a public park for just $10, and in 2025, the city sold it to a data center developer for $10 millionA Texas farmer's 1999 gift of 87 acres for a park was intended to benefit local children. Decades later, that land is slated for a data cen...
"Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street childrenA unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these ch...
Italian teenagers discover a 1,800-year-old Roman luxury villa hiding beneath their high school gymCurious students in Rome uncovered a stunning 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school gym. Archaeologists confirmed the find, reveali...
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq slides as chip stocks fall, jobs data fuels hawkish Fed fearsMarkets saw a dip on Friday. Chipmaker stocks weakened after a strong rally. A better-than-expected jobs report fueled expectations of a US...
US Stock Market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 set for low opening, Dow Jones to rise. Nvidia stocks, Intel, Micron, AMD, Broadcom shares under spotlightS&P 500, if remains low, would register its first weekly decline since April. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was also set to end the week slightly ...
In 1748, workers digging near Naples hit painted walls, and Pompeii began returning from ashIn a serendipitous turn of events in 1748, excavations near Naples revealed the buried city of Pompeii, a Roman gem preserved by the volcan...
In 1963, a Turkish homeowner knocked through a wall and accidentally uncovered an underground city that was built for survivalIn 1963, while renovating a modest home in Derinkuyu, Turkey, a homeowner stumbled upon a remarkable entrance to a sprawling underground ci...
For 500 years, most people could never enter this walled city in ChinaAt the heart of Beijing stands the Forbidden City, a vast palace complex that served as the centre of imperial China for centuries. Built t...