People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...
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6 offbeat Himalayan treks that remain open in monsoons: Misty mountains, blooming meadows, hidden trails and moreAs the monsoon transforms landscapes across the Himalayas, several lesser-known trekking routes remain accessible and safe for adventure en...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in LondonChinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operati...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Ekadashi Rituals: Powerful Practices for Spiritual Growth, Prosperity, and Divine BlessingsEkadashi, a sacred Hindu day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, involves fasting, prayer, and spiritual practices to remove negative karma and invit...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Try to be a rainbow in...' Life lessons on happiness, inner peace and human nature by American poet, memoirist and actorQuote of the Day by Maya Angelou highlights the message, “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” The quote encourages people to support o...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: ‘The rooster who spent all morning announcing the sunrise found that…’ The costly habit that makes smart people miss great opportunitiesProverb of the Day: German proverbs are renowned for their practicality, sharp observations and understated humor. Many of them highlight h...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sandra Bullock: 'As connected as we are with technology, it's also removed us from having to...' - inspiring life lessons on dark side of technology, and relationships in the digital age by The Proposal, Ocean's 8 and The Lost City actressQuote of the day by Sandra Bullock: Actress Sandra Bullock points out a modern paradox. Technology connects us instantly across distances. ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Spanish proverb of the day: 'A man does what he can; a woman does what a man...' Life lessons on relationships, human nature, resilience, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and why women possess extraordinary capabilitiesSpanish proverb of the day highlights the idea that men and women bring different strengths to life, relationships and society. The saying ...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.17 AM IST
These bees don't live in hives, yet millions have been thriving beneath a New York cemetery for nearly 100 years alongside an intruderMillions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'When someone shows you who they are, believe them the...' - 'Still I Rise' writer's timeless wisdom on trust and self-awarenessQuote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a celebrated writer, poet, and activist, profoundly impacted American culture. Her memoir, ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Psychology suggests people who arrive ten minutes early to everything aren't overprepared - they're using a small buffer to keep stress from deciding the mood of the day, because time pressure narrows how calmly people can thinkArriving early offers significant psychological benefits. Psychologists reveal that even a few extra minutes before an event can reduce str...
30 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Dinosaurs found frozen mid-sleep after prehistoric ash burial similar to PompeiiA dramatic volcanic eruption in ancient China 120 million years ago unleashed superheated ash and gas. This deadly event, similar to Pompei...
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