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In the 1870s, a French army officer proposed flooding the Sahara to create a man-made inland sea, convinced that a new ocean would green the desert and remake Africa's climate- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key events
- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more events
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Andre Gide: ‘Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore’Quote of the Day: French Nobel laureate André Gide's timeless quote, 'Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sigh...24 Apr, 2026, 02.05 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
- Book of the Day: The Poisonwood Bible — Barbara Kingsolver’s sweeping novel of faith, family and colonial historyBook of the Day: Barbara Kingsolver’s storytelling reminds readers that history is not just shaped by governments and leaders but also by t...13 Mar, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Today in World History on March 2: From Vasco da Gama’s maritime breakthrough to the digital revolution with CDs and YahooMarch 2nd marks significant historical moments, including Vasco da Gama's 1498 arrival in Mozambique, Alexander II's 1855 ascension to the ...02 Mar, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- India–Africa ties enter a new phase of strategic collaboration amid changing global orderIn an era of global transformation, India and Africa are stepping up their alliance. Focused on trade expansion, technological advancement,...23 Feb, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: ‘Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.’Mahatma Gandhi, born in 1869, was a pivotal leader in India's independence movement. He developed Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent re...20 Feb, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Best International Movies of 2024: Here Are The Must-Watch Global MasterpiecesThe international film scene in 2024 has been vibrant, with several standout movies gaining critical acclaim and audience appreciation. Her...01 Jan, 2025, 02.04 AM IST
- Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah says many works of ‘Golden Age’ British authors were openly racistThe British-Tanzanian author won the 2021 Nobel Prize for books such as 'Paradise' and 'Memory of Departure' exploring Europe's colonial le...13 Nov, 2023, 07.21 PM IST
- Why Edward Said's seminal work 'Orientalism' remains relevant even todayOtherization of the East is still a cultural problem that hasn't subsided yet.13 Feb, 2023, 09.12 PM IST
- Accidental author, voice of displaced: Who is Abdulrazak Gurnah, the winner of Nobel Prize in Literature?Gurnah says he stumbled upon writing, it was unplanned.08 Oct, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
- India stands with Africa, both as a matter of solidarity and strategy: S JaishankarExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed India’s solidarity with Africa in Nairobi on Monday, saying the continent can count on the...15 Jun, 2021, 10.08 PM IST
- India promises to be Africa’s steadfast partner including in defence & maritime security: S.JaishankarIndia kept its supply lines open during the peak of the COVID pandemic and ensured that critical supplies such as medicines and medical equ...23 Sep, 2020, 09.24 AM IST
- Meet Annamma Spudich: A molecular biologist who is reviving ancient India's healing knowledgeShe has curated exhibitions on the rich history of the Indian spice trade.10 Jun, 2019, 10.21 AM IST
- The great African escape! It tops on footloose Bengalurean's wish listPrimitive living of the Maasai tribes, gripping wildlife, historic pyramids and bazaars, diverse biosphere & cricket hook Bengalureans.26 Sep, 2016, 06.40 PM IST
- PM Narendra Modi visit will cement India-South Africa ties: South Africa FMModi will be in South Africa as part of a whirlwind five-day tour of Africa that will also take him to three other African countries - Moza...07 Jul, 2016, 02.45 PM IST
- IOC-Delonex win oil block in MozambiqueOther companies which have been awarded areas as operators include Eni which won Angoche basin Area A5-A and Sasol Petroleum for Pande/Tema...29 Oct, 2015, 03.51 PM IST
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