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Quote of the day by Terry Pratchett: 'It occurred to me that at one point it was like I had two diseases - one was Alzheimer's, and the other was knowing I had Alzheimer's', the British author's heartbreaking quote on awareness and sufferingRenowned author Terry Pratchett, celebrated for his Discworld series, bravely shared his personal battle with Alzheimer's. His poignant wor...
In 1947, after Partition, many who came to Delhi with little to their name survived on this dish; today, it is the city’s most-loved breakfastDelhi's beloved chole bhature owes its rise to the 1947 Partition. Punjabi refugees, rebuilding lives in the capital, found sustenance in t...
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...
Swifties think they have cracked Taylor Swift’s secret wedding date. It is closer than expectedTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding rumours have reached a new peak as fans speculate that the couple could tie the knot on July 3. Rep...
RMG cos reel from GST ruling; new-age firms’ costly rideHappy Friday! The Supreme Court’s latest GST ruling is the final blow for real-money gaming platforms after last year’s ban. This and more ...
‘They don’t eat lettuce’: Youtuber explores a misunderstood community protecting 7,000-year-old tradition in northern IraqA new documentary by Sonny Side introduces the Yazidi people, an ancient religious minority. The film explores their unique faith, traditio...
Music lyric of the day by Paul McCartney: 'Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday...'Yesterday by Paul McCartney is remembered as one of the most emotional songs ever written, exploring themes of sadness, nostalgia and longi...
He was a Karnataka bus conductor once; now he runs a 16,000 sq ft library with 20 lakh booksAnke Gowda, who worked as a bus conductor and later retired as a sugar factory worker, has created Pustaka Mane, a vast library in Karnatak...
What racing champion Alex Zanardi said after losing both legs in an accident still inspires millions. 'Who cares about my legs? I am alive. I am able to do a lot of new things'The death of Alex Zanardi has brought renewed attention to one of the most powerful moments of his life. After a horrific 2001 crash that r...
Quote of the day by Steve McQueen: 'People try to contain things by putting them into categories. I don't' ; life lessons from British directorFilmmaker Steve McQueen believes boundaries are useless. He prefers to see things as fluid and interconnected. This approach values individ...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'The longer the string, the higher the kite will...' – inspiring lessons on patience, personal growth and long-term successChinese proverb of the day: A traditional Chinese proverb uses a kite to explain patience and growth. It suggests that longer strings allow...
King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationshipKing Charles III arrives in Washington for a state visit. The trip faces security challenges after a shooting incident. Political differenc...
Quote of the day by famous novelist Frederick Forsyth: 'One can forgive but one can never forget. When one can understand people, their fear, greed, ignorance to the man who shouts the loudest, one can forgive'Renowned author Frederick Forsyth's quote from 'The Odessa File' highlights that understanding human motivations like fear and greed can le...
The Oldest Elephant in the Herd Might Be Carrying a Map No One Else Can SeeElephant matriarchs, the experienced older females, lead their herds using incredible long-term memories. These memories guide them to vita...
Hockey Canada trial verdict: Judge finds all 5 former ice hockey players not guily in sexual assault caseHockey Canada trial verdict: Five former Canadian world junior hockey players were acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018...
BBC's The Tourist Returns: Swaps continents, unveils intriguing characters for second seasonFollowing its UK success in 2022, BBC's The Tourist relocates to Ireland for its second season. Jamie Dornan, reprising his role as Elliot ...
Comedian Kelly Monteith passes away at age of 80Before appearing in his popular comic series, "Kelly Monteith," which aired on the BBC for six seasons, Kelly Monteith first gained notorie...
Michael Parkinson appears on BBC Breakfast, recalls Meg Ryan interviewEnglish broadcaster Michael Parkinson talked about his health and professional journey on BBC Breakfast.
BBC apologises, pays 'substantial sum' to Princess Diana aide over 1995 interview deceitThe broadcaster said it acknowledged that "serious harm" was caused to Patrick Jephson.