Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Success is most often achieved by those who don't know...' - Iconic fashion designer on the power of a fearless mindsetQuote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel, a revolutionary fashion icon, redefined women's style with her emphasis on comfort and freedo...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by the Blonde Bombshell Marilyn Monroe: ‘It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need…’ – Reflection on human connection and comfort of not being aloneMarilyn Monroe's profound quote, 'It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes be...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Senior Islamic State leader killed by US airstrike on northwest SyriaA U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria has eliminated a key Islamic State leader, Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, as part of ongoing efforts to counter ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Wednesday Motivation by Anne Frank: 'People can tell you to shut up, but they can't...'Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager hiding from Nazis during WWII, penned a powerful diary. Despite facing immense fear and restrictions in the '...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Russia's premier geopolitical platform launched in Moscow with focus on regional conflictsMoscow is hosting the 12th 'Primakov Readings' forum, coinciding with IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Over 400 global experts are debating a "Wor...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: 'Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on...' - A timeless lesson on purpose and responsibilityQuote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, passed away at 96, concluding over seven de...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World W...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires and evacuationsUkraine launched a massive drone assault on Moscow, causing fires and evacuations. The attack targeted the capital and its surrounding regi...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Iran-US sign 14-point deal at Versailles: In 1919, the same place hosted a treaty after World War I that created conditions for World War IIIran-US Deal: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at France's P...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Pope hails US-Iran deal, appeals for dialogue in UkrainePope Leo XIV welcomed a Middle East war resolution between Iran and the United States. He called it a result of dialogue and negotiation. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.25 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
Monday Motivation quote by Winston Churchill: 'It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what...'Winston Churchill, a pivotal 20th-century leader, championed the idea of doing what is required. His impactful words resonate with lessons ...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘With age does come experience, and that can be a virtue if it is…’Queen Elizabeth II served as the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her reign spanned over 70 years, from 1952 to 2022. She witne...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST