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Why scientists are collecting ice from around the world and storing it deep inside Antarctica- In 1950, peat cutters digging for fuel in Denmark uncovered a remarkably preserved body: It became Tollund Man and transformed the study of bog preservation
- In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office today
- Discovered just a year ago, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could be one of the oldest objects ever observed by humanityInterstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, might be one of the oldest celestial bodies ever seen, potentially forming 10 to 12 billion years ago. This a...20 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Canada changes evidence requirements for citizenship-by-descent applicantsCanada has significantly tightened rules for citizenship by descent applications. Applicants must now provide original government-issued do...20 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- In 1894, a Dutch anatomist brushed sediment from a riverbank in Java; it uncovered Java Man and reshaped the search for human originsIn the 1890s, Eugène Dubois conducted pivotal excavations in Java that unearthed Java Man, a groundbreaking fossil that fundamentally alter...19 Jun, 2026, 06.58 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
- In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...16 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- British Proverb of the Day: “Honest men marry quickly; wise men not at all”. Powerful lessons on marriage, life choices and modern relationship dilemmaBritish Proverb of the Day: This proverb, "Honest men marry quickly; wise men not at all," explores the conflict between emotional commitme...13 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...12 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...11 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- BFSI’s new trust economy: Why privacy is the quietest driver of growthWith India's DPDP framework taking shape, forward-looking financial institutions are turning privacy into a competitive advantage with supp...10 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you…’ – Pseudonymous artist on legacy and remembranceRenowned artist Banksy's quote, 'You die twice,' highlights that beyond physical demise, a person truly fades when their name is spoken for...02 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...01 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
- 90 days without WhatsApp, 11 hours a week gained: Ankur Warikoo on his 2016 digital detox habit. Here’s how he uses the messaging app nowEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shared his disciplined approach to WhatsApp usage, revealing he deleted the app for 90 days in 2016 to reclaim t...27 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
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