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At 11, she was ordered to return to her husband. She chose jail and went on to become colonial India’s first practising female doctorAt 11, Rukhmabai was married to a 19-year-old relative but refused to live with him, choosing education and independence instead. Her husba...- Kumar Sangakkara’s Galle Fort Home: How the cricket legend transformed a 120-year-old villa without losing its heritage charmCricket icon Kumar Sangakkara and his spouse have revitalized a crumbling villa in Galle Fort, marrying historical charm with modern aesthe...
- Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: ‘Become totally empty, quiet the restlessness of…’ – Taoist thinker on stillness, inner peace and seeing life clearlyAncient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu advocated for stillness and mental emptiness. His teachings suggest clarity arises from quietude, not c...
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...
- Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: NGOHuman Rights Watch (HRW) said the circulation of social media content by armed groups "glorifies life in armed group ranks" and promotes "d...
- Taylor Swift owns a $100 million real estate empire featuring a Christmas tree farm, historic mansions, beachfront estates, New York penthouses, a private pool, home theatre, billiards room and even a wine cellar that can hold nearly 1,000 bottlesTaylor Swift possesses a real estate portfolio valued over one hundred million dollars. Her properties span Pennsylvania, Nashville, New Yo...
- India's art market is booming, fuelled by new money and a new generation of collectorsIndian art records are breaking, with Amrita Sher-Gil's work fetching a high price. The market for Indian artists has surged significantly ...
- Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan to live in 200-year-old Irish castle facing Blackwater River; In this huge 440-acre estate, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining roomMark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, estima...
- Gold regains momentum as weak dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support pricesGold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and s...
- Hardeep Puri hails Assam Hydrocarbon Policy as landmark initiative; policy comes into forceWelcoming the policy, Puri said the initiative would put the Northeast on the path of fast-paced development while helping unlock Assam’s u...
- Fire crews battle massive blaze at iconic Cleveland church as historic structure collapsesA destructive fire severely damaged an iconic historic church on Cleveland's East Side. Emergency responders battled intense flames, which ...
- Some groups indulge in 'anti-national activities' on Jadavpur University campus: West Bengal minister Dilip GhoshWest Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh has spoken out against the rise of anti-national activities on the campus of Jadavpur University, advocati...
- Delhi’s 1,459 heritage assets face ‘severe threat’, master plan calls for stronger conservationDelhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular...
- Give Dhaka more room to manoeuvre: India’s next Bangladesh gambitBangladesh seeks a favorable environment for PM Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to New Delhi. India's high commissioner emphasizes engageme...
- Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi govt now: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal PradeshUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju stated border areas are now a top priority for the government. He referenced past neglect and acknowledged Chin...
- Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...
- The Revolutionaries OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Bhuvan Bam's freedom drama onlineThe Revolutionaries series is set to debut next month. This gripping drama takes an in-depth look at India's courageous freedom fighters, f...
- Pennywise the Dancing Clown set to return as HBO renews IT: Welcome to Derry for Season 2: Story, release timeline and what to expectHBO has announced the renewal of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' for its second season, taking audiences back to 1935 amidst the Great Depression. T...
- In 1953, a concrete barrier blocked fish migration in Massachusetts. 70 years later, it’s finally being removed to bring the native trout backSoon, a concrete barrier currently obstructing fish migration in Fresh Brook will be dismantled. This ambitious restoration initiative seek...
- Ryanair co-founder’s 951-acre estate with 7-bed mansion, 268 horse stalls listed for $57.5 millionRyanair co-founder Tony Ryan's family is selling Castleton Farm for $57.5 million. This historic 951-acre estate in Kentucky dates back to ...
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