Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Not what we have but what we...' Life lessons on success, wealth and health by popular Greek philosopherQuote of the day by Epicurus focuses on the idea that happiness does not come from wealth or possessions alone. The Greek philosopher expla...
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March 5 in world history: From Stalin’s death to the rise of the nuclear ageMarch 5 marks significant historical events, including the Boston Massacre in 1770, which fueled the American Revolution. Winston Churchill...
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Today in US history on March 5: Boston massacre, Elvis Presley’s first TV appearance, Colt’s first pistolMarch 5th in US history is marked by significant events, including the 1770 Boston Massacre, which fueled the independence movement. The da...
05 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Greenland's occupiers 1.0Dive into the intriguing tale of Greenland's Viking pioneers. In 982 AD, the bold Erik the Red ferried Norse adventurers to this chill-lade...
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Anti-colonialism, that is against, er, Indian colonistsIndians abroad are experiencing a shift from "model immigrant" status to facing xenophobia and backlash, attributed to their growing number...
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US Independence Day 2025: 10 fun facts about America you must knowUnited States observes its Independence Day on July 4. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this day in 1776. Celebrations includ...
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Trump seeks to bring first group of white South Africans to US next week amid controversy: 10 pointsThe Trump administration planned to resettle 54 white Afrikaner South Africans in the US as refugees, potentially arriving in Washington D....
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250 years after America went to war for independence, divided nation battles over its legacyAs the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution begins, the nation grapples with its complex legacy. The initial conflict at Lexington ...
19 Apr, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
US Independence Day 2024: July 4 USA holiday, history, significanceUS Independence Day 2024 on July 4 is celebrated by Americans with much fervour. It's also a federal holiday as banks, stock market remain ...
04 Jul, 2024, 01.09 AM IST
MACA, make America cricket-loving againWhile the sport was played by British colonists from the late 18th century - with Philadelphia as the cricket capital of the Americas - the...
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How did the bitter medicine cacao turn into the world’s number 1 comfort food chocolate?In 16th century Latin America, cacao was used as a currency.
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Thanksgiving Day: Check out why the national holiday is celebratedThanksgiving in the United States is a celebration of the culture and tradition of peace and thankfulness. Thanksgiving, which is also a na...
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No canine Rolfes and PocahontasesThe French Huguenots who preceded the English to the New World definitely brought along their Fifis, Mimis and Leos too.
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Can India and Pakistan continue to blame the colonists for their failure to liberate its people?Idea of Hindu nation is a mirror image of Muslim nation and a retrospective validation of the two-nation theory which Indira Gandhi gleeful...
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Right now Buzz Aldrin may be our best hope of colonizing MarsBuzz Aldrin just announced plans for the most realistic private pathway to Mars we've ever heard: opening a research program at a universit...
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For an Oxford Union orator, idiom is the messageHe was ideally placed to enthral the gathering at the Oxford Union debate with his mastery over the medium and idiom as well as his argumen...
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