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300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya on 3 steps of parenting: 'Pamper a child for first five years; discipline tightly for next ten years; but once they reach sixteen...' Ancient wisdom about child development for all parentsAncient Indian thinker and strategist Chanakya offered a parenting principle that continues to be discussed centuries later: "Pamper a chil...
In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...
Zepto’s $1 billion IPO; Navi eyes fresh fundsHappy Tuesday! Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed updated draft papers for its $1 billion public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech...
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'Before you start some work, always ask three questions: Why am I doing it? What the results might be? Will I...?'- How to make smarter decisions in life, explained by the legendary political strategistIndian Proverb of the Day features a well-known teaching attributed to Chanakya: “Before you start some work, always ask yourself three que...
In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
‘Ardhangini’ has legal significance too: Andhra Pradesh HC permits wife to access ailing husband’s bank accountThe Andhra Pradesh High Court has permitted Smt Nagamma to operate her husband's bank account. Her husband is in a persistent vegetative st...
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
Bengaluru techie returns to India after six years in Germany explains why he chose to come backA Bengaluru tech professional's decision to return to India after six years in Germany has ignited online discussion. He cited India's ener...
Israeli bodybuilder influencer trained in West Bengal gurukul gains attention for devotion to Sanatan Dharma in IndiaAn Israeli man named Tamal is captivating social media with his Sanatan Dharma lifestyle in India. He shares his daily vegetarian food ritu...
India-China energy cooperation doesn't require warm relations, or lofty civilisational rhetoricIndia and China face a new opportunity in energy markets. Past cooperation in Africa, despite challenges, shows potential. Both nations see...
Double entry of paap & punya: How ancient India shaped the logic of modern bookkeepingAncient Indian temples, guilds and merchants practised balanced accounting centuries before Europe. From bahi khata to Jain manuals, here's...
IIT scientist unearth ancient Indian dinosaur; here's what they discovered about the earliest dinosaur, Tharosaurus IndicusScientists from the Indian Institute of Technology and the Geological Survey of India have discovered a new species of long-necked dicraeos...
7 Must-Read Books on Ancient Indian History to Unveil the PastEmbark on a fascinating journey through ancient India with these top books. Explore the rise and fall of dynasties, delve into the philosop...
Know how Parsi New Year Nowruz is celebrated, its historyParsis prepare traditional dishes like Farcha, Berry Pulao, and Jardaloo Chicken to celebrate the New Year Nowruz. They also believe it to ...
Vishvakarma’s way ‘smarter’ cities: A riveting glimpse of what went into making ancient Indian citiesIndia, like Rome, wasn't built in a day. A lot of planning went into the making of its cities and city structures, as we learn from archaeo...
View: Strength to keep the flag flutteringKhadi’s place in our history and hearts is surely not dependent on it being the sole fabric for the tricolour?
View: It's time to mine the ancient Indian motherlodeThere are several such (secular) stories of ancient India and more than enough great empires, grand rivalries, doomed love stories, female-...
Delhi University researchers suggest existence of a Vedic population whose texts date back to 8,000 BCThe idea becomes fuzzy considering that in recent times genetic studies have established that there are tribal communities in India that ar...