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Seven-fold rise in funds under externally aided projects in northeast under Modi government: Nirmala SitharamanChairing a conference on "Leveraging externally aided projects in the northeastern states" here, she said that assistance under the externa...- Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
- A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
- Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
- In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
- In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
- German Saying: "Love is when a 'we' is created out of the 'I' and you" and a life lesson on lasting relationshipsThe German quote "Liebe ist, wenn aus dem ich und du ein wir entsteht" describes love as the creation of a shared "we" from two individuals...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of...' Life lessons on consequences, diplomacy, conflict, threats, oppression, disrespect and why one should never underestimate the underdogQuote of the Day by Alexander the Great highlights the importance of understanding consequences, respecting people, avoiding conflict, and ...
- Proverb of the Day: 'A tent without a woman is like...' Life lessons on harmony, happiness, sanctuary, emotional connection, mutual support, and why a female's presence is essential to make a home livableProverb of the Day highlights the saying, “A tent without a woman is like a violin with no strings.” The proverb explains the value of emot...
- 500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...
- In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
- International Yoga Day 2026: Check this year's theme, events, main venue and timingsIndia is gearing up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 in Kolkata. The event will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Th...
- US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major moveThe United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. Th...
- Anand Mahindra learns a ‘golden’ lesson on beating 'self-doubt' from archer Dhiraj Bommadevara after India's World Cup winAfter Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod defeated reigning Olympic champions South Korea to win the recurve mixed team gold...
- Jewar villagers who sold land for airport take inaugural flightVillagers who gave their land for Noida International Airport experienced a historic moment. They boarded the first passenger flight from t...
- Noida International Airport begins commercial operations; first IndiGo flight from Lucknow to land at Jewar airportNoida International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on June 15, marking a significant boost for air connectivity ...
- Why are some of Mongolia’s lakes called 'seas'? Here’s the likely reasonMongolia's landlocked geography might seem at odds with its large lakes often called "sea." This naming stems from the Mongolian word 'dala...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Marrying a woman eight years older guarantees the… — Life lessons on perception, social expectations, compatibility, experience and why age is just a numberChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Marrying a partner with an age difference is believed in some traditional sayings to ...
- From Dhobi Ghat to luxury towers: How redevelopment is unlocking Mumbai's next real estate boomMumbai's property landscape is shifting towards redevelopment as developable land becomes scarce. Historic Mahalaxmi is transforming into a...
- Israel to install Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue, announces Mumbai ConsulateIn a significant cultural move, Israel plans to erect a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, symbolizing burgeoning India-Israel friendsh...
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