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In the 1870s, someone borrowed a book from Kiama Library for one month; 150 years later, Ross Simmons returned it after finding it in a fireplace, but the $20,000 inflation-adjusted fine was never charged by librarians- Quote of the Day by Seneca: “It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s because...” — Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, confidence, perseverance, self-growth, and why taking the first step can make difficult challenges easier by the ancient Roman Stoic philosopher
- In 1870, a book was borrowed from a library in Australia. 150 years later, it was found behind a fireplace
- New AI tools let readers talk to booksWith these tools, users get access to an e-book or audiobook alongside an AI chatbot. Readers can dig into a character's psychology, histor...27 Jul, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
- US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuitU.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted final approval of the settlement, the largest known settlement of a U.S. copyright case...21 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
- Amit Shah inaugurates India’s first immersive language museum ‘Shabdalok’ in KolkataIndia's first immersive language museum, the Museum of Word, has opened at the National Library. This initiative by the Ministry of Culture...20 Jul, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Dr. Seuss, 'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go' offers life advice on books and learning are humanity's greatest treasures, knowledge builds confidence, resilience, personal growthQuote of the day by Dr. Seuss offers timeless wisdom for people of every age. Whether pursuing academic success, professional advancement, ...17 Jul, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Carl Linnaeus: 'If you do not know the names of things, the knowledge of them is lost, too...' - What's in a name? Inspiring lessons on knowledge, curiosity, science, and why naming the world is the first step to understanding it by the "Father of Modern Taxonomy" himselfCarl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, emphasized that knowing the names of things is crucial for understanding and preserving knowl...06 Jul, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopherNiccolò Machiavelli’s widely shared quote, “The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom,” reflects on the limit...29 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- Woodsy charm, hot noodles, relaxing vibes: 5 rustic bookstores in Indian hill stations that will take you back in timeDiscover five enchanting bookstores nestled in India's picturesque hill stations, offering a serene escape from urban clamor. From Shimla's...25 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Black Hack Down OTT release in India: When and where to watch Ridley Scott's 144-minute-long war epic movie after 25 yearsMore than two decades after its 2001 release, Ridley Scott's intense war drama Black Hawk Down is experiencing a resurgence in 2026. The fi...14 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...12 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- In the 1750s, well diggers broke into a buried Roman Villa near Herculaneum: What looked like charcoal turned out to be ancient booksEighteenth-century workers in Herculaneum unearthed a unique Roman library preserved by the 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. These carbonized papyr...18 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- In 1947, a Bedouin Shepherd Boy Searched for a Lost Goat in a Desert Cave: A Shattering Sound Revealed the Dead Sea ScrollsA chance discovery by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947 led to the unearthing of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts found i...30 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Digital library to include audio books read out by celebritiesThe National Digital Library that seeks to contain lakhs of digitised books particularly for students may bring out a series of audio books...09 Apr, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
- Koramangala turns a new leaf with community library:BOOKED FOR LIFE A modest initiative five years ago, the community library now has 500 members and houses nearly 5,000 books14 Aug, 2015, 10.33 AM IST
- 2,400 books damaged, 327 go missing from Sri Ranbir Singh LibraryThe response to the application filed by activist Raman Sharma also said that five rare books go missing from the library every week.26 Jun, 2015, 03.42 PM IST
- Make Rashtrapati Bhavan accessible to public: Pranab MukherjeeEvery effort should be made to increase accessibility of Rashtrapati Bhavan to the public, President Pranab Mukherjee said.25 Jul, 2013, 10.25 PM IST
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