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Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations- Quote of the Day by Lithuanian-American filmmaker Jonas Mekas: ‘A place means nothing to me, I can be at…’ - Why true belonging starts from within; Powerful words on finding home, inner peace, and personal freedom
- In 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his team invented first long-range ballistic missile for Nazi Germany but it was built by concentration camp prisoners under brutal conditions, laying the foundation for both the American and Soviet space programs
- In 1881, a rich silver vein turned Lake Valley, New Mexico, into a town of about 4,000; by 1902 only 150 remained, and the last residents left in 1994Silver mining in Lake Valley began in the 1870s and boomed after a major discovery in 1881. Lawlessness and a railroad spur followed the pr...04 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- When Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: During World War II, they survived Siberia, travelled through Iran and finally found safety 6,104 km awayWhen Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: A rosary and personal belongings of a Polish refugee are returning to Valivade, India, the set...03 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- China’s paper-tiger alliance shows the US can’t isolate IranDonald Trump's economic strategy against Iran faces significant global challenges. Treasury Secretary Bessent's "with us or against us" sta...03 Sep, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- US debt hits $40 trillion. Here’s how Washington has tackled funding crises beforeAmerica has historically faced significant debt challenges and devised new funding methods. During the Civil War, new buyers were created f...02 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Sam Cooke: 'I think the secret is really observation. Well, if you observe what's going on and try to...' - inspiring quote by Wonderful World and You Send Me singer teaches life lessons on observation, communication and human connectionQuote of the day by Sam Cooke: Sam Cooke believed observation was the secret to understanding people. He suggested observing and figuring o...02 Sep, 2026, 02.21 AM IST
- One of Britain’s longest-living doctors died at 108. One good habit he followed all his life can add 31 years to yours, even if you start at 50, says Harvard UniversityOne of the most renowned allergists and immune experts in Britain, Dr William Frankland, lived to be a whopping 108 years old. In several i...01 Sep, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- 1,500 residents were displaced from Hanford in 1943; 83 years later, the Washington site holds about 56 million gallons of radioactive and hazardous wasteIn 1943, residents were uprooted from their homes to create the Hanford nuclear site, which played a crucial role in generating plutonium f...01 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: “To have beautiful lips, say… – Inspiring lessons on beauty, empathy, appreciation, imperfections and why words have the power to heal by the British actress known for her timeless elegance and deep insights on humanity and kindnessQuote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: Audrey Hepburn’s quote, “To have beautiful lips, say beautiful things. To have beautiful eyes, look at ...31 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong, pays tributes at War MemorialRecalling the sacrifices of the soldiers who laid down their lives to safeguard the freedom and territorial integrity of the country, the C...29 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- World War I dogs had jobs that could save a soldier’s life — from finding wounded troops to warning of mustard gasDuring World War I, military dogs displayed unwavering bravery in the trenches. Tasked with lifesaving duties, they rescued injured soldier...28 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- In 1944, a whole village in France was destroyed in World War 2. Instead of rebuilding the haunting ghost village, the country has turned the ruins into a memorialA French village destroyed during a 1944 World War II massacre was deliberately never rebuilt. Instead, its ruined streets, homes and churc...28 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- In 1944, German U-boat U-672 sank off Devon; more than 80 years later, divers find the wreck — all 52 crew members survivedIn 1944, U-672 sank on July 18, 1944, after being attacked by HMS Balfour and now almost eight decades later, divers have discovered the Ge...27 Aug, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- Quote of the day by iconic Coco Chanel: ‘The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks…’ – French fashion designer’s timeless lesson on style and confidenceBorn as Gabrielle Bonheur, Coco Chanel's journey began amidst struggle, where she honed her sewing skills in an abbey. Rising to fame as a ...27 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- From D-Day to economic war: US invokes World War II in Iran sanctions pushThe United States has initiated a significant economic campaign against Iran. This operation aims to isolate the nation from global financi...25 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- In 1939, Mercedes built the T 80 with 3,500 horsepower and six wheels for a planned 600 km/h record attempt. 87 years later, the car remains preserved in Stuttgart, its true top speed still unknown because it never racedThe Mercedes T 80 was built to break 600 km/h in 1939. It had six wheels, a huge 44.5-liter V12 and up to 3,500 horsepower. Mercedes wanted...24 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- In 1942, a young New Yorker left his wife behind to fight in World War II. 80 years later, his 300 love letters helped his family know what happened to him on the battlefieldDuring World War II, Louis “Speedy” Weber spent three years away from his wife, Frances, while serving with the U.S. Army in Europe. He wro...19 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- In 2017, Frankfurt witnessed biggest bomb related evacuation in Europe since 1945, years later German cities continue to see recoveries of World War II bombsGerman construction sites have regularly unearthed unexploded World War II ordnance.19 Aug, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
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