New York woman wanted American children to experience Diwali. How a mother's rangoli kits became a funded businessIndian American businesswoman Akriti Babaria established Kulture Khazana to enhance the visibility of Diwali and Indian cultural customs in...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Harry Potter to become free worldwide before HBO series debuts in December. Check how to get access, new poster, streaming detailsAll seven Harry Potter full-cast audiobooks will be available to borrow for free through participating public libraries worldwide from Dece...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Nita Ambani's rare dragonfly brooch took 10 years to make. What makes world-renowned Chinese jewellery creator Wallace Chan's jewellery so special?At the launch of The Library at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, Nita Ambani wore a significant brooch. The piece, called Soar...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
CRC Group and Delhi Times host “Let’s Bring Back the Joy of Reading” in New DelhiCRC Group, in partnership with Delhi Times, held a dynamic event to stress the significance of reading amidst digital distractions. Authors...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Jill Wagner's family: Who are her husband and daughters, and why does the 'Lioness' star live in a small Tennessee town?Jill Wagner is appearing in a holiday film called A Very Arctic Christmas. She plays a wildlife conservationist helping a stranded family i...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Dolly Parton’s father inspired her to help millions of children read; her foundation has gifted over 330 million booksDolly Parton's philanthropy was deeply influenced by her childhood experiences and her father's struggles with literacy. She established th...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
A 1960s town square has been recreated near San Diego for people with dementia. This unusual idea is giving them a sense of belongingGlenner Alzheimer's Family Centers near San Diego has recreated a 1960s town square to help people with dementia feel connected and purpose...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Wisconsin man’s Will had a surprising clause: $500,000 for anyone who came to his funeral. 270 people showed up in 2019Dennis Valstad, a resident of Wisconsin, passed away on July 13, 2019, following a stroke. In an unusual move, his will stipulated that $50...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Meet Josh Waitzkin: The American chess prodigy who began playing at the age of 6 and became International Master by 16; a look at his journey and legacyJosh Waitzkin began his chess journey at six, inspired by players in Washington Square Park. He received training from legendary chess trai...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Dolly Parton’s early life: How she went from writing songs at 5 to performing at the Grand Ole Opry at 13Dolly Parton, born into a poor family in Tennessee, started her music career at a very young age. She wrote her first song when she was fiv...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Dolly Parton started a foundation in 1995 to help young children read. Donated nearly 325 million books across the US, UK, and Canada; her father's inability inspired herDolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, left behind a significant philanthropic legacy. The Imagination Library, launched in 1995...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Dolly Parton launched a free-book programme in Tennessee in 1995; 30 years later, it has gifted nearly 300 million books to childrenDolly Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995 to help children in her home county of Sevier County, Tennessee, access books from an...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Taylor Swift’s $4 million education pledge, $50,000 donation and $26 million charity gift with Travis Kelce: How world's richest female musician helps peopleIn 2026, American music singer Taylor Swift made headlines for her charitable contributions, including a $50,000 donation to an injured mot...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Dolly Parton bought LA property for $750,000 in 1985 and sold it for $1.2 mn in 1990. Now, Hollywood Hills home is up for grabs for $7.95 mnDolly Parton’s former Hollywood Hills home is back on the market for $7.95 million. Parton and Carl Thomas Dean bought the Los Angeles prop...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.03 AM IST
Dolly Parton Day 2026: Why September 25 was chosen to honour the country icon, the '9 to 5' connection and how fans are marking the occasionSeptember 25 has been designated as Dolly Parton Day, celebrating her humanitarian work and musical legacy. The day includes various commun...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Dolly Parton Day 2026: Donating book to Imagination Library, renaming airport, Southwest Airlines karaoke announcement, to pink lights, poster to honor late American singer in Nashville, New York City, California, around the worldIn Nashville — where Parton had lived since she was 18 — the city will honor the singer with pink lights and posters and give away stickers...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
A look at Dolly Parton's $450 million estate and the latest controvery explained as her nephew Bryan Seaver hit with restraining orderA month after Dolly Parton's death a turmoil has surfaced surrounding her lucrative estate and expansive musical legacy. Allegations have s...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.32 AM IST