PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
The hidden meaning behind saying “bless you” after a sneezeSaying 'bless you' after a sneeze has ancient roots in plague fears and superstitions about soul escape. Across cultures, this response sig...
21 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
The JPMorgan harassment suit against Lorna Hajdini that went viral has one massive problem — it may be fakeThe latest buzz in financial circles revolves around a controversial harassment lawsuit targeted at a top JPMorgan executive. Chirayu Rana,...
20 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...
16 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
15 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
An 8-year-old boy stumbles upon a 1,700-year-old statue fragment during a visit to Ramon CraterAn eight-year-old boy on a rock-collecting trip in Israel's Ramon Crater stumbled upon a 1,700-year-old statuette fragment. The intricately...
12 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
The ex-JPMorgan banker at the center of harassment suit against Lorna Hajdini just quietly left his new job tooIn a shocking development on Wall Street, ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana's lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini has taken a surprising twist. Jus...
07 May, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘I do not know why I did it, I do not know why I enjoyed it, and I do not know why I will do it again’; Famous Greek philosopher and Plato's teacher on paradox of compulsionSocrates, the influential Greek philosopher, is credited with a quote highlighting the paradox of repeating actions without full understand...
04 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Chico Xavier: 'Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning, anyone can…' Brazilian author's comforting reminder on why it’s never too late to start againQuote of the Day: Chico Xavier's powerful quote reminds us that while the past cannot be changed, a new beginning is always possible. This ...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is hereUsers of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on t...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Word of the day: FestoonDiscover 'festoon,' a word that paints vivid scenes of places adorned with flowing decorations like lights and flowers. Often found in desc...
31 Mar, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Unspooling the Muslin storyPritha's 'Textile Tales of India' explores the rich history of Indian textiles, focusing on muslin. Her episode, 'Muslin - The Woven Air,' ...
30 Apr, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
Christ's face revealed? New study of Shroud of Turin breaks a shocking myth on JesusNew research by Italy's Institute of Crystallography using X-ray technology has suggested that the Shroud of Turin dates to the first centu...
22 Aug, 2024, 11.23 AM IST
Reviving tradition: Burkina Faso designer breathes new life into ancient fabricThe traditional Faso Danfani fabric from Burkina Faso has been named the country's official state dress. It has been mandated for use in sc...
27 Jul, 2023, 09.31 AM IST
- Technology for blue jeans developed in Peru 6,000 years ago
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) We may have Peruvians to thank for our favourite blue jeans as researchers have traced the earliest use of indigo...
15 Sep, 2016, 02.33 PM IST
'Nishiki' could be Japan's 'Silk Route' to India: WeaverThe weaver was here as part of a special programme organised by the Japanese Embassy to promote trade and cultural relations between the tw...
20 Mar, 2016, 12.47 PM IST
India plans cotton, ancient maritime routes to counter China's ambitionsModi government has launched its own strategy to partner with countries with which it shares historical trade and people-to-people links.
17 Apr, 2015, 11.01 AM IST