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The Indian club that outlasted the British may not survive ModiThe Indian government has moved to evict the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club from its 27-acre site in central Delhi, saying the land near Prim...29 May, 2026, 05.41 PM 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
- Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...28 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Delhi Gymkhana Club vs Centre: The legal fight over one of India’s most elite social addressesThe Centre has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens' Delhi premises by June 5, citing urgent need for defence in...26 May, 2026, 07.53 PM 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
- In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Kenya’s first President Jomo Kenyatta: ‘When the Missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land…’ Lesson from one of history’s most powerful quotes on colonialismQuote of the Day by Jomo Kenyatta highlights a historical truth about colonial expansion in Africa. Missionaries arrived with religious tex...18 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- UK museum to return over 2000 historic manuscripts to Jain communityThe Wellcome Collection in London is returning over 2,000 Jain manuscripts to the Jain community. These sacred texts, held for over a centu...16 May, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- India must build strong national character to become developed by 2047: Ex-NITI Aayog CEOFormer NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant emphasized that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 hinges on strengthening "national ch...08 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra finds Monday motivation in grandfather’s forgotten crude oil engine patent, which he was not aware ofAnand Mahindra Monday Motivation: Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra discovered a 1918 patent by his grandfather, J.C. Mahindra, for a ...27 Apr, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions...' ; what we can learn about important of learning from mistakes from American authorEmbracing life as a continuous experiment, Ralph Waldo Emerson advocated for bold action and learning from every attempt. His philosophy em...23 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- So what is the real oil price right now?The Iran crisis highlights the complex reality of oil pricing, differentiating between physical and financial markets. While financial mark...18 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- UK proposal to charge tourists to visit museums sparks backlash amid restitution demandsBritain is considering charging foreign tourists to enter national museums, a move that has sparked criticism from countries like Ghana and...17 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
- Today in US history on April 2: From early exploration and nation-building to war, civil unrest, and justice milestonesAmerica's past unfolded on April 2 with significant events. In 1513, Spain claimed Florida. By 1792, the US established its mint and dollar...02 Apr, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- 'Reform or risk?' Jan Vishwas bill 2.0 triggers political face-off in Lok SabhaLok Sabha witnessed a debate on the Jan Vishwas bill. The ruling BJP highlighted its role in decriminalising minor offences for ease of bus...01 Apr, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- Indian Army drops colonial-era names, renames 246 roads, buildings and facilities nationwideThe Indian Army is removing colonial names from 246 roads, buildings, and facilities. This initiative honors India's heroes and military tr...05 Feb, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
- “Justice sees everyone equally”: Supreme Court unveils new 'Lady Justice' statue symbolising modern Indian legal idealsIn a significant move reflecting India’s departure from its colonial past, the Supreme Court has unveiled a redesigned 'Lady Justice' statu...16 Oct, 2024, 10.24 PM IST
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