US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in LebanonHigh-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
France to invest €655 million in AI, set up common chatbot for all state servicesThe French government will create a public health chatbot for state-owned health insurance Ameli agency. "We can either be subjected to th...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Human-centric technology at heart of India's AI ambitions: PM Narendra Modi at Bharat Innovates 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's "technology for humanity" approach at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, aligning with India's ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
PM Modi, French President Macron hold delegation-level talksPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Nice, France. They jointly launched 'Bharat Innovates 2026', a thr...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
'Shared ambition of reliable, open, safe AI': Macron at Bharat Innovates seeks ethical use of AIFrench President Emmanuel Macron urged against AI monopolisation and called for international cooperation, emphasising India and France's s...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
"Innovation is embedded in India's DNA": PM Modi champions 'AI for All' at Bharat Innovates 2026Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting India's evolution from technology adopter t...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India’s hidden battery fleet can keep the lights onIndia's home batteries are vital for keeping the lights on during peak demand. These systems, long a staple due to grid instability, are no...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
French proverb of the day: 'Love doesn’t mean gazing at each other, but looking together...' ; timeless lesson on the nature of true love and secret of relationships that lastLove is more than just attraction. It transforms into a strong bond when couples face life's challenges together. Shared goals and mutual g...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Marjane Satrapi death: Persepolis author who chronicled life during & after Iran's revolution dies at 56; Family says she passed away 'of sadness'Marjane Satrapi death reason: Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed author of Persepolis, has passed away in Paris at the age of 56. Her work brou...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” — Are modern people losing freedom to society, fear, pressure, and invisible mental control despite living in a more connected world?Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau still drives powerful conversations about freedom, society, mental pressure, and authentic living...
29 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
How to effectively snuff out complaintsAir a grievance against anything 'Indian' at your own risk, gaddaar
28 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
'Creativity, innovation essential': Scholar Danino warns against fear in textbook writing after NCERT rowAcademic Michel Danino warns Supreme Court orders on a removed NCERT textbook chapter could stifle creativity. He believes this will discou...
28 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Paine: 'To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in...' - why some arguments are impossible to win and what it reveals about human behavior by author of Common SenseQuote of the day by Thomas Paine: Thomas Paine's quote highlights the futility of arguing with those who reject reason and empathy. He like...
25 May, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: 'The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is...' Life lessons on growth, success and human nature by Swiss-born philosopher and writerQuote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau continues to inspire discussions on imagination, human nature, freedom and growth. Rousseau belie...
25 May, 2026, 03.46 AM IST
Quote of the Day by French author Voltaire: ‘Every man is guilty of all the good he…’ Powerful words on regrets in lifeVoltaire, a prominent Enlightenment thinker, left a vast literary legacy. His writings championed reason, tolerance, and justice. He fierce...
24 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST