Hidden beneath the Sahara, satellite scans uncovered 260 circular mass graves filled with cattle and human remains of a 6,000-year-old nomadic eliteNew discoveries in Eastern Sudan reveal a lost nomadic civilization. Archaeologists found 260 ancient cemeteries, showcasing large grave mo...
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Juneteenth 2026: Is it a federal holiday? Meaning, colors, flag and all detailsJuneteenth commemorates the liberation of enslaved Africans in the United States. This powerful occasion will be celebrated on Friday, June...
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Iran war, Strait of Hormuz reopening: Donald Trump is warned for tactics against Tehran by allies, critics. Here is whyIran war: A series of strikes by the U.S. and Iran this week has raised fresh concern the ceasefire could collapse. Donald Trump on Wednesd...
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Thought of the Day by Euripides: ‘When a man's stomach is full, it makes no difference whether he is…’ Powerful reminder by Greek author that happiness has little to do with wealthThought of the Day: More than two millennia after his death, Euripides remains one of literature’s most influential voices. His works conti...
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Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi resetFor decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitor...
15 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins: Maa Shailputri's Aarti, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, bhajan, WhatsApp Status ideas, images and everything you need to knowChaitra Navratri 2026 Mata Shailputri: On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees offer prayers to Mata Shailputri, the daughter of Him...
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Why Dietitian James Brash Thinks 2026 Is About Eating Calmly, Not PerfectlyRegistered dietitian James Brash advocates for a shift away from restrictive diets and food fear in 2026, urging a focus on realistic, affo...
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Inside Diddy’s infamous 'White Parties': Shocking revelations of excess, power, and allegationsSean “Diddy” Combs’ lavish White Parties, once symbols of opulence, are now under scrutiny as new allegations emerge. The documentary The F...
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16 Oct, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
'Desperate for validation': Are blue checks uncool now?Last week, Twitter began stripping the verification symbols from the profiles of thousands of celebrities, media personalities and politici...
29 Apr, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
Baguettes, the mainstay of French culinary culture gets UNESCO heritage statusThe French baguette bags its own legion d'honneur....
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Extinction watch: Rhinoceros, hunted for its hornAccording to International Union for Conservation of Nature, Black rhinos, Sumatran rhinos and Javan rhinos are “critically endangered”. Th...
20 Feb, 2020, 11.16 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav working under Mayawati's 'pressure': Nishad PartyNishad Party candidate Vijay Mishra had won Gyanpur constituency in Bhadohi district.
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Indian deities reflect their worshippers and have favourite foods tooIn Hinduism, food is used to make an even more direct link with the divine. It is thought to be the fundamental link between men and gods.
08 Apr, 2017, 11.20 AM IST
Move over luxury holidays! Being too busy to have a personal life is the new status symbolTaking the afternoon off for a round of golf or enjoying a beach holiday were once signs of having social capital, but not any more.
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McDonald's franchise owner 'buys' Napean Sea Road building for Rs 175 croreThe structure is almost a century-old and is tucked away in the tiny Darabsha lane off Napean Sea Road.
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Vada is no longer chicken soup for Marathi soulHave the nativist Senas in Maharashtra come full circle, or has their preferred political hot potato, Mumbai's favourite street food, the b...
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