Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
14 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
'Brahmos on May 10 was a game changer,' Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd) on one year of Operation SindoorOperation Sindoor's first anniversary is a proud milestone for India's air power. The operation showcased surgical precision strikes and th...
07 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
In 1909, Smithsonian Secretary Charles Doolittle Walcott Was Riding Through Yoho National Park: Stumbled on Strange Black Shale and Discovered the Burgess Shale, One of the Most Important Fossil Beds on EarthIn 1909, Charles Doolittle Walcott discovered the Burgess Shale in the Canadian Rockies, revealing exceptionally preserved soft-bodied orga...
03 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Trump set to become first living president on US passport for America’s 250th anniversaryThe US State Department is preparing a limited release of commemorative passports for America's 250th anniversary, featuring President Dona...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate Adichunchanagiri memorial, release book with Deve Gowda on WednesdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on April 15 to inaugurate the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira in Mandya district. He will a...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta reviews final preparations for Boragaon Martyrs’ Column ahead of Swahid DivasAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the final preparations for the inauguration of the Swahid Smarak Khetra, a memorial dedic...
20 Nov, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
Engineers’ Day: From YouTuber to banker, netizens share many avatars of engineersEngineers’ Day not only honours the memory of M. Visvesvaraya but also highlights the role engineers play in shaping India’s progress. The ...
15 Sep, 2025, 11.08 AM IST
National Science Day 2023: A look at its History, Significance, and theme of the dayThis day gives us an excellent opportunity to discuss the issues and problems that doctors and scientists face across the country.
27 Feb, 2023, 04.52 PM IST
Central Vista: Design competition for 'iconic structure' on Yamuna banks announcedAccording to the CPWD, the existing 2.9-km-long Central Vista Axis from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate would be extended till the pro...
12 Nov, 2020, 09.45 PM IST
Plot opposite 'Matoshree' ideal for Thackeray memorial: Nitesh RaneCongress MLA Nitesh Rane today said the private plot purchased by the Thackeray family opposite their residence 'Matoshree' was an ideal pl...
20 Nov, 2015, 03.24 PM IST
- Memorial unveiled in UK to honour Sikh soldiers
A memorial commemorating Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army who fought in World War I has been unveiled in the West Midlands region o...
02 Nov, 2015, 04.20 PM IST
- Home Ministry chairs meet to plan commemoration of six icons
The meeting was chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
19 May, 2015, 11.05 PM IST
PM Modi's France trip: Agenda to go beyond civil nuclear talks & include pact to pair heritage sitesThe agreement that India and France are expected to sign may include six pairings and are aimed at strengthening the cultural links.
10 Apr, 2015, 06.59 AM IST
Cartier's bejeweled panther roars for the 100th timeThe new Cartier collection of rings, necklaces and brooches is an homage to its anniversary.
24 Sep, 2014, 09.54 AM IST
- Unlike London, Delhi has made no new monuments to attract tourists
As Delhi gears up for Commonwealth Games, what public art or eye catching structures have been commissioned to show the expected hordes of ...
28 Jan, 2010, 12.30 AM IST
- Grandson says no to Rs 100 cr Mahatma Gandhi statue
Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Gopalkrishna pointed out that such an expenditure was unwarranted when more than half the country was drought-str...
26 Oct, 2009, 03.10 AM IST
- Expect Gateway to sport a brand new look soon
The Gateway of India, the Grade-I heritage structure on the southern tip of the metropolis which is one of the most-visited tourist spots h...
05 Mar, 2007, 03.27 AM IST