Manager decides to terminate employee for taking ice cream break. But HR’s simple question changes office rule permanentlyA manager sought to fire an employee named Florence for eating ice cream. Florence met all deadlines. HR intervened, questioning the policy...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Two trains collide north of London, multiple injuries reportedA serious collision involving two trains has occurred north of London, near Bedford, resulting in multiple injuries. Emergency services, in...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
These 300-million-year-old baby fossils just turned a major evolution theory upside downAncient fossilized babies of crocodile-like predators are rewriting evolutionary history. Previously, scientists believed early land animal...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
Obama inaugurates $850 million presidential centre, calls for civic engagementBarack Obama unveiled his $850 million Presidential Center in Chicago, a hub for civic engagement and a testament to democracy. He urged Am...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Adani eyes Bengal ports, logistics opportunities as SMPK plans tourism pushKolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is set to get a river cruise terminal and museum, boosting tourism. The port aims to increase cargo h...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Spanish Proverb of the Day: “The nightingale will run out of songs before a woman runs out of… — Life lessons on expression, personality, social interaction, talkativeness and why communication builds connectionSpanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “The nightingale will run out of songs before a woman runs out of conversation.” The s...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Florence Pugh: ‘When you're given a platform, and you're allowed to…’ – ‘Midsommar’ star on the power of support and opportunityActress Florence Pugh emphasizes the importance of support in achieving success. She states that being given a platform and freedom to perf...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Haldiram's new diner to bring mithai, namkeen to London's Leicester SquareHaldiram's is launching its first UK restaurant in London's Leicester Square next Thursday. The eatery aims to introduce Indian sweets and ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Abu Dhabi hosts India’s travel leaders to strengthen partnershipsAbu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, in partnership with Etihad Airways, hosted a C-level trade visit from India, bringing togeth...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Louvre museum 'running out of steam', says new directorThe Louvre museum is struggling to find funding to upgrade its ageing facilities, its new director said Wednesday, following a litany of pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'Never attempt to win by force what can be won by...' - inspiring quote on solving problems, decision-making and how strategic thinking can help you achieve your goals by Italian Renaissance diplomat and The Prince writerLife lesson of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: Niccolò Machiavelli advises that success often stems from strategic thinking and understandi...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by John Keats: ‘Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school…’ – English poet talks about the ‘vale of Soul-making’John Keats, a renowned poet, believed life's troubles forge character. His "vale of Soul-making" concept suggests pain teaches vital lesson...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares 'lovely exception' amid debate over Indian tourists abroad, video shows people dancing to a Bengali song at Van Gogh MuseumIndians dancing abroad: A video from the Van Gogh Museum showcasing international visitors dancing to a Bengali folk song offers a positive...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
This 415-million-year-old monster scorpion existed before trees, and it's the biggest everScientists have identified Praearcturus gigas, a one-meter-long scorpion from the Early Devonian period, as the largest scorpion ever disco...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Florence Nightingale: 'Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding...'- The 'Lady with the Lamp's' powerful words about courage still inspire the world todayFlorence Nightingale, a pioneering nurse and statistician, transformed healthcare. She gained fame as the 'Lady with the Lamp' during the C...
30 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST