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On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...- Psychology says people who choose not to have children aren't necessarily self-centered, they may simply be living in line with their valuesContrary to popular belief, choosing to be childfree doesn't diminish life satisfaction, research indicates. Many adults intentionally deci...
- The rise of India’s art collectives and how they are reshaping identity, access, and creative practiceAcross India, new art collectives are emerging, focusing on identity, heritage, and marginalized voices. Groups like The Confluence Collect...
- Mahua Moitra attacks Bengal BJP govt; saffron camp hits back, says TMC 'fearful of tough laws'TMC MP Mahua Moitra fiercely criticized the West Bengal government's proposed Uniform Civil Code and a new public safety bill, labeling the...
- Future generations must know Emergency's dark deeds: Union Minister Dharmendra PradhanUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move ai...
- NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
- Japanese Proverb of the Day: 'A beautiful person is like an...' Life lessons on distraction, beauty, hardship, power, influence, disruption, volatility, inner balance, passion and why is it essential to witness true beauty, which lies in one's heart and not faceJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights a traditional saying: "A beautiful person is like an axe in one's life." The proverb explains how at...
- Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job' - A simple yet sharp take on the realities of married life by French philosopher and authorFrench philosopher Simone de Beauvoir's famous quote reveals a timeless truth about relationships. She described finding a partner as an ar...
- Quote of the Day by Katherine Johnson: 'Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men' celebrates women empowerment, talks about uplift of fairer sexKatherine Johnson’s quote of the day is a powerful statement about equality, talent, and creativity. It reminds us that ability is not dete...
- Consent, crowd ratification and crassness: Stand-up comedy under scanner againRecent comedy shows in India have ignited a fierce debate. Performers made jokes about sexual assault and consent, drawing widespread criti...
- Dia Mirza's environmental remark on patriarchy sparks backlash; internet says 'Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai'. Here's what she saidDia Mirza's assertion on a podcast that patriarchy is the cause of climate change has sparked a heated online debate. While critics argue h...
- Quote of the Day by Sandra Cisneros: ‘You can never have too much sky. You can fall asleep and wake up drunk on…’ American writer on finding hope when sadness rulesSandra Cisneros's words offer solace amidst overwhelming sadness, reminding us to find freedom and safety in the "sky" – be it art, nature,...
- Sabarimala women entry issue resurfaces following ex-TDB chief's allegationsAlleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar have reignited the Sabarimala women's entry controversy. Rep...
- 'Forces came together to eliminate me': Malayalam actress Parvathy claims she was attacked, received death threats and lost big films. What helped her keep going?Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu faced threats and lost projects for her activism. She recently spoke about the 2017 Kerala case and its impact....
- Italian proverb of the day: 'A woman's tongue is her sword, & she rarely...' Life lessons on wit, confidence and power of wordsItalian proverb of the day: The saying "A woman's tongue is her sword, and she rarely lets it rust" highlights the enduring power of commun...
- Quote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: ‘No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or…’ Why do some people need to belittle others? The brutal warning about ego and insecurityQuote of the Day: The quote invites us to reflect on our own responses to insecurity and self-doubt. Everyone encounters moments of uncerta...
- Quote of the Day by Ancient Greek philosopher Plato: “If women are expected to… – Inspiring lessons on education, fairness, empowerment and why true justice in society depends on equality by the foundational thinker of Western philosophy known for his ideas on truth, ethics, and ideal societyQuote of the Day by Plato: Plato’s quote, “If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things,” explores ...
- PM Modi congratulates Major Barak on being conferred UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year AwardMajor Abhilasha Barak received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She is an Indian woman peacekeeper and the country's firs...
- Quote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher: ‘Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are…’ The Iron Lady’s lesson on influence and confidence explains why real power speaks for itselfQuote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher highlights that true power and influence are self-evident and don't require constant announcement. Th...
- Kerala CM Satheesan tables white paper, flags debt burden; Opposition hits backKerala's budgetary practices are facing intense analysis. A recent white paper discloses staggering liabilities amounting to ₹5.07 lakh cro...
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