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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 events- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major events
- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind” — inspiring lessons on mental peace, stress-free living and emotional strength by the legendary French emperor and military leader
- Quote of the day by Haile Selassie I: “Leadership does not mean domination…” — powerful lessons on true leadership, why real leaders guide not control, and what today’s youth can learn about responsibility and respect from Ethiopia’s iconic rulerQuote of the day by Haile Selassie I explains real leadership in simple words. It shows leaders should guide people, not control them. The ...30 Apr, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'There's nothing more rebellious than finding joy in something that's supposed to be our punishment' - Nobel Prize winner shares timeless philosophy about unstoppable human courageAlbert Camus’ quote captures his philosophy of the absurd, where life offers challenges and suffering but also a chance for conscious defia...23 Mar, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'Whenever a king sees that his people are about to revolt, he starts a war...' - A reality check about political distraction from the French emperorThis Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte focuses on his widely attributed line, “Whenever a king sees that his people are about to revol...03 Mar, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don’t have strength'The quote of the day, attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, defines courage not as having strength, but as continuing forward when strength is ...09 Jan, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Are you a desirable or an undesirable alien?“Refugee” and “emigre” trace back to French history, divided by class but united in displacement. Family stories span China’s turmoil, surv...19 Sep, 2025, 11.11 AM IST
- Sacre bleu! Chhuttis are sacrosanctFrance is grappling with a potential uproar. Prime Minister Francois Bayrou plans to trim tax breaks and slash civil service jobs. He also ...29 Jul, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
- Cinco de Mayo 2025: What is its significance? Here’s how you celebrate the day rightCinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, symbolising resilience and defiance. While largely a local e...03 May, 2025, 12.57 AM IST
- Louvre Museum's former director charged with money-laundering in art trafficking caseJean-Luc Martinez has been accused of conspiring to hide the origin of archaeological treasures.28 May, 2022, 01.05 PM IST
- History of Cinco de Mayo and its significance; what is it and why is it celebratedCinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 each year in Mexico and the US. The day commemorates Mexico's victory over French troops in 1862. Howe...05 May, 2022, 08.40 PM IST
- How foods are now betraying shibbolethsFood items are familiar and local, yet people have different ways of cooking & naming them as food habits persist in communities.19 Mar, 2022, 12.59 PM IST
- In France, Trump-like TV pundit rocks presidential campaignEric Zemmour, a rabble-rousing television pundit and author with repeated convictions for hate speech is finding fervent audiences for his ...25 Oct, 2021, 12.20 PM IST
- Auto sector shifts gear towards recycling parts, batteries"As demand for these materials increase, the pressures on these (economically marginalised) regions are likely to be amplified, risking the...19 Oct, 2021, 09.54 AM IST
- Huawei will not be prevented from investing in France, says French finance ministerFinance Minister Le Maire told France Info radio there was "no blanket ban" on Huawei in France, but that sensitive locations would be prot...21 Jul, 2020, 01.43 PM IST
- BSF food row: Military's gripe over meals is nothing new; here's what history tells usArmies march on their stomachs, said Napoleon Bonaparte (his actual words were ‘C’est le soupe qui fait le soldat’ or ‘it’s the soup that m...14 Jan, 2017, 11.40 AM IST
- Greece could not exit euro without leaving EU:European CommissionGreece could not leave the euro zone without also exiting the European Union, according to the terms of the EU's treaties, the EC said.03 Nov, 2011, 09.20 PM IST
- World Social Forum begins as turmoil strikes Arab worldTo a lesser degree, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, is also faced with popular protest, as is the regime of his Yemeni counterpart...06 Feb, 2011, 05.55 PM IST
- Arcelor may face investor revolt over SeverstalArcelor, which is seeking to fend off an unsolicited bid from rival Mittal Steel, is facing a potential shareholder revolt over its tie-up ...02 Jun, 2006, 12.48 AM IST
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