Quote of the day by Spanish poet Luis Cernuda: ‘If I do not know you, I have not lived; If I die without knowing…’ – on love, desire and the search for a meaningful lifeSpanish poet Luis Cernuda explored desire and reality in his influential Generation of '27 works. His poetry openly addressed homosexual de...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: ‘Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.' Life lessons on how not to become cynical of love even if you suffer heartbreak from British philosopherTrue enjoyment in love is hampered by excessive caution, according to Bertrand Russell. Although there are emotional hazards, such as heart...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reportsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's wa...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
In 1948, WWII veteran Joe Redington Sr. moved to an Alaska homestead; 25 years later, he helped create the 1,000-mile IditarodJoe Redington Sr. helped establish the Iditarod, transforming an ancient trail into a demanding sporting event. He spent decades homesteadi...
15 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Ivan Bunin, the first Russian to receive the Nobel Prize for literature: ‘Words are one thing, deeds are quite another’Quote of the Day by Ivan Bunin highlights the gap between spoken promises and actual deeds. Actions demand more effort and demonstrate genu...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Suspected arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Jeanine Pirro saysA suspect has been apprehended for defacing the World War II Memorial, with Melissa L Farris facing serious felony charges for her disgrace...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
World War Two memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffitiThe World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalised with soap and graffiti. Police and National Guard troops responded to the desecrate...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disasterBetty Reid Soskin lived through some of America’s defining moments, remembering Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance and the 1944 Port Chi...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Vladimir Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ireRussian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan on Thursday. This visit prompted strong condemnation from Tokyo, whic...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Did Churchill let 30 lakh Indians die? A journo took on Amartya SenMadhusree Mukerjee's book revived the debate on the 1943 Bengal Famine, questioning Amartya Sen's analysis of food entitlement failures. Ne...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
In 1943, Germany deployed a rare World War II torpedo boat. 83 years later, divers found the vessel nearly intact on the Ionian seabed, ending a decade-long search and potentially identifying the last surviving boat of its typeGerman WWII torpedo boat discovered: Researchers located the rare German naval boat LS 6 in the Ionian Sea. This vessel sank off western Gr...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ambrose Bierce: 'Love is a temporary insanity that is curable by marriage...' - A century old life lesson on why romance does not remain the same after marriageAmbrose Bierce’s famous quote, “Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage,” offers a witty and cynical take on romance and relationshi...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.26 AM IST
Quote of the day by Alan Furst: 'Good people don't spend their time being good. Good people want to spend their time...' - inspiring quote by author of Night Soldiers and The Polish Officer teaches life lessons on character, human nature and what separates good people from bad peopleQuote of the day by Alan Furst: Novelist Alan Furst suggests good people focus on daily life and simple pleasures. Bad people, conversely, ...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: ‘To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. The world does not reward a bunch of undeserving people…’ what Warren Buffett's ex-associate teaches about hard work and successCharlie Munger’s quote, “You have to deserve what you want,” highlights the importance of competence, discipline and personal responsibilit...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Winston Churchill: ‘It is victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long and hard the…’ - Ex-UK PM’s powerful words on determination and successWinston Churchill's stirring quote encapsulates the vital link between victory and survival, a truth that is as applicable in today's world...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
‘Don’t want to kill people,' Trump says Iran asked him to halt the ‘biggest attack’ since WWIIPresident Trump stated he prefers a deal with Iran to avoid conflict. He claimed Iran requested talks after the United States prepared for ...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST