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Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...- Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
- Jairam Ramesh slams Centre, calls Great Nicobar transshipment port "recipe for ecological havoc"Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecologica...
- 56 million dead, one frozen secret: Antarctica outed the deadliest secret in human historyAntarctic ice cores climate change: Scientists found ancient air trapped in Antarctic ice. This ice holds records of Earth's atmosphere for...
- A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
- At 5 she lost her parents, collected garbage for one meal and lived on the streets. Meet Delhi woman who is now a chef at a popular restaurant. Her journey is a reminder: ‘Have courage to move ahead in life’Lilyma Khan's life was marked by profound loss from a young age. She faced extreme hardship, including scavenging for food. An NGO provided...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
- Quote of the Day of Mahatma Gandhi: 'In a gentle way, you can shake the world' - life motivation lesson from 'Father of the Nation' teaches us to face and fight thardships with a smile on faceQuote of the Day of Mahatma Gandhi signifies gentle actions may seem small, but they can influence hearts, heal divisions, and inspire othe...
- Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
- From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
- After Musk, aur kaun banega trillionaire?Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire. This achievement marks a significant change in capitalism. His wealth is tied to futur...
- Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'Renowned short seller Jim Chanos questions SpaceX's massive IPO valuation. He believes the company's worth is inflated by future hopes, not...
- Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...
- Never burn out, never complain, never quit: Solomon the Great said study ants to get wise; here are the 7 life lessons he meantAnts, though small in size, offer surprisingly powerful lessons for human life. This article highlights the wisdom found in observing their...
- Union Cabinet passes resolution lauding PM Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected PMThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected PM for ...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
- Short staff, ancient equipment challenges before Delhi Fire Service as scrutiny mountsDelhi Fire Service grapples with significant staff shortages and outdated communication systems. Over a quarter of firefighter posts are va...
- ‘Kindness is seen as weakness’: Influencer shares why you must sacrifice morals to get fair treatment in IndiaA viral video highlights how kindness is often perceived as weakness in India, forcing many to adopt assertive tactics for fair treatment. ...
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