In 1999, a Texas farmer donated 87 acres for a public park for just $10, and in 2025, the city sold it to a data center developer for $10 millionA Texas farmer's 1999 gift of 87 acres for a park was intended to benefit local children. Decades later, that land is slated for a data cen...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Trump shifts higher education fight from campus probes to federal rulebookThe Trump administration is changing its approach to higher education. Instead of targeting individual campuses, new federal rules are bein...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty Kundra invests in kids' lifestyle brand RosadaThis partnership aims to accelerate Rosada's expansion and solidify its presence in the premium children's market. The investment will fuel...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
29 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Govt would be responsible if I suffer health issues during fast under blazing sun: Manoj JarangeMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange announced an indefinite hunger strike starting May 30, vowing to protest directly under the summer sun...
28 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Assam passes Uniform Civil Code bill amid Opposition protestsAssam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live...
27 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Club rules need not apply: Reclaiming 'commons' on which Delhi Gymkhana Club stands must be a start for other such returnsThe government has taken control of Delhi Gymkhana Club. This action highlights issues of nepotism and valuable land in other elite clubs a...
24 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
I know what you'll be talking about while you drink this summerThe cocktail party or bar soiree is, bar none, the most cosmopolitan space where conversations fizz and sips can spill over into scripted s...
23 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
'Papa, I will fulfil your dream of skilled, prosperous, strong India': Rahul Gandhi remembers his father Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversaryRahul Gandhi remembered his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his 35th death anniversary. He pledged to realize Rajiv Gandhi's...
21 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces 'detect, delete, deport' driveWest Bengal will now identify, remove, and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. This policy excludes Hindu refugees and others eligible u...
21 May, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Have assets in the USA or UK? Why an Indian Will alone may not protect your heirsIndian families with assets in the USA and UK need robust succession plans. A single Indian Will may not suffice for overseas properties. E...
19 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalistSibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over India’s democracy, h...
19 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges supportA key legislative hurdle for the Kids Online Safety Act was cleared Tuesday as Senator Ted Cruz announced his support for the bill. The leg...
13 May, 2026, 08.44 AM IST