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On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and more- Ajmer’s hidden engine: From steam locomotives to Vande Bharat — inside the 150-year-old railway workshop quietly powering the city’s growth since 1876
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- Quote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: “Every woman knows… – Inspiring lessons on perception, awareness, experience and why intuition often speaks louder than facts by the English journalist and writer known for his storytelling brilliance and deep insights into human nature and societyQuote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling’s quote, “Every woman knows all about everything,” reflects a witty and thought-provok...04 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Why are newspapers so big? Industrialist Harsh Goenka shares a surprising 300-year-old secret you may not knowA British tax law from over 300 years ago shaped the large size of newspapers. Publishers printed on bigger sheets to pay less tax. Even af...03 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...02 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- Nepal PM Balen Shah bats for talks with India, claims shared fault in border rowNepal PM Balen Shah stated that the Nepal-India border dispute, including the Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani areas, will be resolved ...01 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- Gymkhana Club: Delhi's exclusive address; CP architect designed its buildingThe historic Delhi Gymkhana Club, a symbol of power and prestige for over a century, is facing eviction. The government has ordered the clu...24 May, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- Bringing it all back homeIndia has reclaimed 1,000-year-old Chola copper plates from Leiden University. These artifacts, excavated during Dutch rule, reveal Chola d...18 May, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by George Orwell: "How men, when given power over other men, start to behave like pigs"— Inspiring quote on power, corruption, authority, inequality and why power can distort human behavior by the English novelist known for Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-FourQuote of the Day by George Orwell: George Orwell’s powerful quote highlights how power can transform human behavior and expose hidden flaws...13 May, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- India-Trinidad archival pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced an archival cooperation agreement between India and Trinidad and Tobago. This pact will as...10 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Why Shekhawati’s iconic havelis, once home to Birlas, Dalmias, Khaitans, are facing an existential crisisRajasthan's historic Shekhawati region, famed for its fresco-painted havelis, faces severe deterioration due to neglect and demolition. Onc...28 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- French-style ‘geeli omelette’ on Kolkata streets underlines culinary melting potKolkata's food scene reflects a rich history of foreign influences. From Greek dolma to British chops, the city embraced diverse cuisines. ...18 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparationsReform UK proposed denying visas to countries seeking slavery reparations, a move the Caribbean reparations commission decried as "toxic ra...08 Apr, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- When Made-in-India engines alarmed the BritishThe British colonial railway system in India, often romanticised, was primarily an instrument of economic exploitation. Designed to extract...12 Aug, 2025, 10.19 PM IST
- Linked to Britishers: Saurabh Mukherjea explains why India obsessed with elite degrees despite it not guaranteeing successSaurabh Mukherjea argues India's colonial-era obsession with elite degrees is outdated, urging a return to its entrepreneurial roots. He em...21 Jun, 2025, 03.11 PM IST
- Shia leader from Kashmir supports Tulsi Gabbard's nomination, says it will help normalize ties between India and PakistanProminent Shia preacher Imran Reza Ansari supports Tulsi Gabbard's appointment as US Director of National Intelligence, seeing it as a posi...01 Feb, 2025, 05.50 PM IST
- BJP lauds bills introduced by Amit Shah in Lok Sabha; calls them 'pro-people', 'pathbreaking'Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed bills introduced in the Lok Sabha that would overhaul the criminal justice system. The government...11 Aug, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
- Cambridge University launches fellowship to study Indian indentured labour historyThe University of Cambridge's Selwyn College has appointed Guyanese-American Professor Gaiutra Bahadur as the first-ever Ramesh and Leela N...04 Aug, 2023, 06.09 PM IST
- ‘Westminster model of democracy not suited to us … India needs a presidential form of government’Parliamentary vulnerability to legislative majorities has also produced governments obliged to focus more on politics than on policy or per...16 Nov, 2016, 03.44 PM IST
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