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5 years before Apollo 11, a landlocked African nation tried to send teenagers to the Moon to beat the US and USSR, but the failed mission was probably never about the space race at allEdward Mukuka Nkoloso led Zambia's ambitious space program after independence. He trained teenage "Afronauts" using unconventional methods ...- Happiness Habit of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Happiness consists more in small conveniences than in great pieces of good fortune'; What the American polymath's words teach us about finding joy in everyday momentsBenjamin Franklin believed lasting happiness comes from everyday comforts rather than rare moments of great fortune. His quote encourages p...
- Quote of the day by Natalie Portman: 'Awards are so unnecessary because...' Life lessons from motivational quote on external honors, true value, unnecessary validation, intrinsic motivation, personal growth and inner fulfillmentQuote of the day by Natalie Portman reminds people that real satisfaction comes from the work itself and not from awards or public recognit...
- Quote of the Day by Jodie Foster: 'It's an interesting combination: Having a great fear of being alone...'-Powerful life lesson on human paradox and how solitude reveals why being alone can be both a fear and a strength by the actress known for iconic role in Taxi DriverJodie Foster's quote highlights the human paradox of fearing loneliness yet needing solitude. This emotional complexity is natural and allo...
- From Aadhaar to exams: Nandan Nilekani, the Infosys co-founder PM Modi has entrusted with exam reformsNandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force on examination reforms. He previously co-founded Infosys and chaired the Unique Identif...
- Hidden talent of the Famous: Queen band's guitarist Brian May, a PhD in astrophysics, helped NASA in its first mission to the PlutoBrian May, Queen's legendary guitarist, also holds a PhD in astrophysics. He collaborated with NASA on the historic New Horizons mission to...
- India emerging as trusted global defence partner, PM Modi says in Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Modi highlighted India's growing defence strength and global reliability. He remembered Kargil Vijay Diwas sacrifices and so...
- In 2011, an Australian woman climbed 60 meters into a forest tree and refused to touch the ground for 449 days; 170,000 hectares were later protectedMiranda Gibson lived in a tree for 449 days to protect a forest. She stayed in the Observer Tree, breaking Australia's previous record. Gib...
- The movie 'Border' inspired her, took different job to support family. Years later, she made history in Indian Army. Meet Major Prajakta DesaiA Bollywood blockbuster inspired her to serve the country and join the Army. In a recent post on Instagram, Major Prajakta Desai, the first...
- Supreme Court issues notices to Centre, NMC, NBEMS on plea for transparency in foreign medical graduate examA bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe took note of the submissions of lawyer Tanvi Dubey, appearing for a group of 12 c...
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'The greatest of all pleasures is...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on knowledge, human curiosity, natural satisfaction and true wisdomQuote of the day by Aristotle continues to inspire people by showing that learning is one of the greatest sources of happiness. The famous ...
- Centre transfers Higher Education Secy Vineet Joshi amid NEET row; Naresh Pal Gangwar takes overHigher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred amid ongoing exam irregularities scrutiny. Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Departm...
- White House report says US relies too heavily on foreign STEM talent, calls for stronger domestic pipelineA recent US report advocates for minimizing dependence on international STEM graduates for national security purposes. It highlights how Am...
- In 1966, the U.S. Army drilled through 1.4 km of Greenland ice; decades later, forgotten soil from the core revealed preserved leaves and twigsA forgotten Greenland soil sample from 1966 revealed ancient plant remains. This discovery showed the area was once ice-free and vegetated....
- The US Army built a nuclear-powered city inside the Greenland ice sheet as cover for a plan to run 600 missiles through 4,000 km of tunnels beneath it; Denmark found out in 1997Camp Century was an underground base in Greenland powered by a nuclear reactor. This base concealed Project Iceworm, a secret plan for 600 ...
- Brazilian scientist who defied a dictatorship bought 63 African queen bees in 1956; a year later, 26 escaped and became one of America's most notorious invasive insectsTwenty-six African queen honey bees escaped a Brazilian apiary in 1957, beginning a continental spread. These bees, known as Africanized ho...
- In the 1870s, a French army officer proposed flooding the Sahara to create a man-made inland sea, convinced that a new ocean would green the desert and remake Africa's climateA French captain proposed flooding the Sahara with seawater in the 1870s. This ambitious plan aimed to create a new sea and fertile lands. ...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great's teacher, Aristotle: "Anybody can become angry, that is easy, but to be angry with the right person..." Timeless life lessons on anger management, emotional intelligence, self-control and wisdomQuote of the day Aristotle: Aristotle's timeless wisdom on anger remains relevant today. He taught that while becoming angry is easy, expre...
- Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...
- In the 1780s, Luigi Galvani watched frog muscles twitch near a spark; the accident launched “animal electricity” and helped spark modern electrophysiologyAn early 1780s experiment with a frog leg and static electricity led to a significant scientific discovery. Luigi Galvani observed that dea...
Load More- Quote of the Day by Jodie Foster: 'It's an interesting combination: Having a great fear of being alone...'-Powerful life lesson on human paradox and how solitude reveals why being alone can be both a fear and a strength by the actress known for iconic role in Taxi Driver
