In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-testThe Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
HC questions Telegram ban ahead of NEET retestDelhi High Court questioned the government's ban on Telegram for 150 million users ahead of the NEET re-examination. The court asked if res...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
HC questions Telegram ban ahead of NEET re-testThe Delhi High Court questioned the government's decision to temporarily ban Telegram for millions of users. This ban was imposed before th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
D2C brands turn to WhatsApp to win new customersWhatsApp is increasingly becoming a customer acquisition channel for India’s D2C brands rather than just a platform for customer support an...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Wealthy Indians are quietly shifting money into gold, global stocks and AI infrastructure; Rajesh Saluja explains whyIndian investors are shifting focus from maximizing returns to building resilient portfolios. Experts advise diversification across assets ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Quote of the day by Bob Marley: 'Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?' - A timeless lesson on purpose, fulfilment and self-discovery by Exodus, No Woman, No Cry singerBob Marley's timeless words from his song Exodus urge introspection. The reggae legend's query invites listeners to examine their lives and...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
NEET Re-exam Pressure: Three aspirants die by suicide in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi ahead of re-test on June 21Neet Paper Leak: Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide amid intense pressure surround...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals what inspires her most after meeting CM Vijay in Chennai. Actress says, 'He was never meant to be just a hero on screen...'Ahead of the release of Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu met Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in Chennai and shared an inspiring note on social ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Proverb of the Day: 'A tent without a woman is like...' Life lessons on harmony, happiness, sanctuary, emotional connection, mutual support, and why a female's presence is essential to make a home livableProverb of the Day highlights the saying, “A tent without a woman is like a violin with no strings.” The proverb explains the value of emot...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.26 AM IST
As Shiv Sena, TMC splits swell NDA ranks, TDP and JDU lose some of their bargaining chipNew political shifts are reshaping the NDA coalition. Defections from Shiv Sena (UBT) and a breakaway Trinamool Congress faction bolster BJ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Delhi HC seeks govt reply on Telegram plea against NEET exam-time banThe Delhi High Court is reviewing Telegram's challenge to a temporary ban imposed before the NEET re-examination. The government blocked th...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Izandla Ziyagezana' - 'One hand washes another'Zulu Proverb of the Day: The Zulu proverb "Izandla Ziyagezana," meaning "One hand washes another," highlights the fundamental human need fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Psychology says Gen Z hides feelings to avoid looking needy: Why double texting, confessing love or asking for clarity feels emotionally riskyPsychologists have identified a growing pattern often referred to as self-protective detachment. In today’s dating landscape, emotional res...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Travel warning issued: This one mistake during airplane emergency could cost lives, IATA warnsA new safety campaign launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with support from the FAA and EASA, is urging airline...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
'8647' mystery: What does the numbers mean? Sign appears in Washington's iconic National MallGiant numbers "8647" mysteriously appeared on the National Mall's grass, sparking a federal investigation and political controversy. The ma...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST