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An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building- In 406 BC, Socrates opposed an illegal mass trial of Athens’ generals, even when the angry assembly threatened his opponents with the same fate
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on manipulation, strong foundations, growth, critical thinking and intellectual independence
- Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heatIn an effort to lower urban heat, Phoenix tested innovative reflective pavement coatings on its roads, revealing that treated asphalt kept ...31 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Thursday Motivation Quote by Arianna Huffington: 'Fearlessness is not the absence of fear. It’s the mastery of fear. It’s about...' - Greek-American author's timeless lesson on courage, resilience and overcoming fearThursday Motivation Quote by Arianna Huffington: Arianna Huffington articulates fearlessness as not the lack of fear but the mastery over i...20 Aug, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
- In the 1870s, someone borrowed a book from Kiama Library for one month; 150 years later, Ross Simmons returned it after finding it in a fireplace, but the $20,000 inflation-adjusted fine was never charged by librariansA remarkable library mystery has been solved in Australia after Ross Simmons returned The Antiquities of Athens to Kiama Public Library, ar...17 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- Two dead in simultaneous fires on Greek island of Salamis, hundreds evacuatedTwo individuals perished in fires that erupted simultaneously on Greece's Salamis island. Hundreds of residents and bathers were evacuated ...17 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Euripides: ‘When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must…’ - Why true goodness begins with sharing another's painBetrayal inflicts deep emotional wounds, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and numb. True healing emerges from the presence of oth...06 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- Toilet seat keeps sliding side to side? Here's why it happens, how to fix it in minutes and when should you replace itA sliding toilet seat often results from loose mounting hardware and this issue can be fixed by centering the seat and tightening bolts. If...05 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Elisabeth-Jane Ross, Scottish aid worker, found dead inside suitcase in Athens: Mysterious texts from her phone and bank withdrawals raise chilling questions, link to Iran emergesElisabeth-Jane Ross, a Scottish aid worker who regularly travelled to Greece to help refugees and homeless people, was found dead inside a ...03 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Caught on Video: Two helicopters collide battling Greece wildfires, 2 deadTwo crew members were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air during wildfire operations. A Danish pilot and a Greek lia...03 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- In 1870, a book was borrowed from a library in Australia. 150 years later, it was found behind a fireplaceA library book borrowed in the 1870s has returned to Kiama, Australia. It was discovered sealed inside a fireplace during recent home renov...01 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- In 1999, Oregon engineer Bruce Campbell bought a retired Boeing 727, moved it into a forest, and turned its cabin into his homeBruce Campbell transformed a retired Boeing 727 into his unique home. He purchased the aircraft for about one hundred thousand dollars. The...28 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the MediterraneanSpain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave i...23 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- One common habit found in people with the youngest-looking brain, finds research. It's not exercise or trendy dietsSpeaking two or more languages may do more than improve communication. A new study presented at the 2026 Federation of European Neuroscienc...19 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Fighter jets escort Ryanair flight from Poland to Greece after a bomb threatTwo Greek F-16s escorted a Ryanair plane from Katowice in Poland as a precaution after a bomb threat was reported on the flight, according ...23 Jan, 2023, 06.47 AM IST
- Iran confirms seizure of 2 Greek oil tankers in Persian GulfIran had threatened to take "punitive action" earlier Friday over Athens being involved in the US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Greek...27 May, 2022, 10.27 PM IST
- Activists urge Beijing Olympics boycott over human rights concernsChinese authorities have been accused of facilitating forced labour by detaining around a million Uyghurs and members of other primarily Mu...19 Oct, 2021, 02.04 PM IST
- Greek debt crisis is no Argentina rerun: bank reportGreece's debt woes which have raised fears of bankruptcy bear key differences to Argentina's 2001 financial collapse which many analysts ex...21 Jun, 2010, 11.21 PM IST
- Greece a step closer to EU-IMF aid, asks to discuss loan planGreece moved closer to asking for an EU-IMF debt lifeline as it requested talks on a backup loan and the IMF said it was dispatching an exp...15 Apr, 2010, 10.33 PM IST
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