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Quote of the Day by H.P. Lovecraft: 'The most merciful thing in the world is the inability of the human mind to…' - The Call of Cthulhu author reveals why not knowing everything keeps us saneQuote of the Day by H.P. Lovecraft is on the merciful inability of the human mind to know everything offers a strange comfort. This perspec...14 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST- Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...13 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Entertainment columnist to Movie Critic: How did Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, land an NBC offer?Gene Shalit Death: Gene Shalit, the iconic "Today" show movie critic, has passed away at the age of 100. For over four decades, Shalit ente...13 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
- People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...11 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Franklin D Roosevelt: 'In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was...' - A timeless reminder that power often operates behind the scenesFranklin D. Roosevelt, a transformative US President, led the nation through the Great Depression with his New Deal programs and guided it ...11 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Life lesson of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Finish each day and be done with it. You have...' Timeless learning on achievements, work culture, relentlessness, passion, acceptance, hard work and success by American lecturer, poet, and essayist who began New England TranscendentalismLife lesson of the day comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American lecturer, poet, essayist and leader of New England Transcendentalism. Hi...11 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...10 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Gad Saad: ‘Women are not singularly attracted to men with resources; rather…’ The Parasitic Mind author’s evolutionary views on love, status and successQuote of the Day by Gad Saad suggests attraction often stems from perceived future potential rather than current achievements. Traits like ...08 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- James Higginbotham: American college student who disappeared after arguing with mother over ChatGPT found dead in JapanJames Higginbotham update: Tragedy has struck the Higginbotham family as their son, 20-year-old Auburn University student James "Weston" Hi...07 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
- Indian-American couple gives $5.5 million for healthcare infra in USBrij and Sunita Agarwal have gifted USD 5.5 million to expand medical services in Houston. This significant donation will enhance clinical ...05 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
- Trump shifts higher education fight from campus probes to federal rulebookThe Trump administration is changing its approach to higher education. Instead of targeting individual campuses, new federal rules are bein...04 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
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