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In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prisonIn 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s ...19 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST- Quote of the Day by Andrew Garfield: “I hope that I'm always struggling... you develop when you're...” — a profound life lesson on personal growth, intentional resilience, and overcoming complacency, and why true character is forged by resisting the trap of comfort, by the Oscar-nominated actorQuote of the Day by Andrew Garfield: “I hope that I'm always struggling... You develop when you're struggling.” At its simplest, this idea ...19 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: The Foldable Benchmark, If You Can Pay the PriceSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes the foldable experience to the next level with its upgraded camera and display technology. Designed f...17 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- Mahindra launches BE 6 SPORTEQ with BaaS, new three-screen cockpit: Check price and more featuresMahindra has launched the BE 6 SPORTEQ with a new three-screen cockpit, Google Gemini-powered TEQ_Talk, six TEQ Suites and added performanc...17 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- In 1818, British prisons adopted William Cubitt's treadmill as a tool of hard labor. 208 years later, the machine is a fitness staple, but its modern medical and exercise history evolved separately from the original punishment deviceThe treadmill has an unsettling place in the history of exercise: its story includes Victorian prisons, forced labor, physiological researc...13 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Feisty Parsi woman unfurled first version of Tiranga in Germany in 1907, spent 35 years in exile, sold her jewellery and funded freedom fightersIndependence Day 2026: In 1907, Madame Bhikaji Cama proudly displayed an Indian national flag in Germany, marking a pivotal moment in the f...13 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- UK economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in June, ONS saysBritain's economy saw unexpected growth in June, with gross domestic product rising. The economy expanded by 0.4% during the second quarter...13 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- UK PM Burnham appoints Indian-origin Gautam Rangarajan as Expert AdviserBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Gautam Rangarajan as Expert Adviser. Rangarajan brings extensive experience in corporate stra...12 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Women never have a half-hour in all their lives that they can call their own' — Life lessons on personal freedom, invisible labour, rest and why the fear of offending others keeps women from claiming time for themselvesFlorence Nightingale wrote in her 1852 essay Cassandra that women never have a half-hour in their lives they can call their own without fea...12 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest electionCount Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-...10 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
- UK PM Andy Burnham vows crackdown on subscription traps, fake discountsPrime Minister Andy Burnham plans to tackle subscription traps and misleading discounts. New rules will make it easier for consumers to can...10 Aug, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
- UK PM Andy Burnham plans cost-of-living tour to reassure votersPrime Minister Andy Burnham will tour Britain to hear cost-of-living concerns. He plans to introduce measures offering consumers some finan...09 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: When the British built a 4,000-km wall across India to extort taxBritish authorities constructed an enormous hedge across India to enforce a salt tax. This living barrier aimed to prevent smuggling of che...09 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- British music festivals stage tentative revival with perks and payment plansThe landscape of British music festivals is transforming as they begin to recover from challenging years. Many major events are experiencin...08 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Lata Mangeshkar: 'Money follows name and fame, but recognition calls for a huge amount of sacrifice. So, to get something, you...' Nightingale of India's powerful lesson on success and sacrificeLata Mangeshkar believed that real success comes through hard work, discipline and sacrifice. She said money may not last forever, but the ...02 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
- Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened an office in Manchester. This new hub aims to decentralize government power and foster...01 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- A 400-year-old English forest could be sacrificed for stone used in Britain's historic landmarksA woodland in southeast England faces quarrying for building stone. Kent County Council approved a plan to extract stone from Oaken Wood. L...30 Jul, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
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