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Everyday mysteries solved: Why do clocks run clockwise and not anti-clockwise? The surprising reason goes back 5,000 years- Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Heraclitus: ‘Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy. Everything flows and nothing…' A timeless wisdom on being yourself
- Psychology says people who constantly correct others may not be trying to annoy you
- Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general electionAndy Burnham will become Britain's next prime minister on Monday. He is taking over from Keir Starmer, who resigned last month. Burnham sec...18 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- Why did Pirates wear eye patches? Are they blind? Unique history behind one of the world's most famous pirate mythsMost pirates were probably not blind in one eye, and eye patches were likely far less common than popular culture suggests. Yet the combina...18 Jul, 2026, 05.04 AM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: "If you believe everything written in books, it would be better to have no..." — Timeless life lessons on independent thinking, intellectual awakening, and why true knowledge begins when curiosity challenges blind belief in an age overflowing with information and opinionsChinese Proverb of the Day: “If you believe everything written in books, it would be better to have no books at all.” At a time when millio...16 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeksJobless benefit filings in the United States decreased last week to a ten-week low. Americans applying for unemployment aid fell to 208,000...16 Jul, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Is Argentina about to bury the 'Curse of Tilcara' forever? Viral legend returns as champions storm into finalArgentina's potential World Cup victory revives the 'Curse of Tilcara' folklore. This legend claims a broken promise from 1986 led to decad...16 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Christopher Nolan: "If I fail, I fail on my own terms. I cannot blame anything. I have never considered myself as a lucky person" - The Odyssey director's inspiring lesson on failure and successChristopher Nolan's old quote about failure is gaining attention as his new film is all set to release on Friday (July 17). He believes in ...16 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- What does 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' mean? All about the Falkland row that followed Messi's Argentina into the World Cup finalLas Malvinas Argentina Meaning: Argentina's football players displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands after their World Cup win....16 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Food Fables – The other time Cabo Verde influenced the worldBefore its World Cup exit against Argentina, Cabo Verde emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises, drawing attention to its rich...15 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "Nature never reveals her deepest secrets to those who merely look. It rewards those who...." - Powerful life lessons on seeing what others miss, embracing uncertainty, patient observation, and unlocking nature's deepest secrets from history's greatest naturalistQuote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "Nature never reveals her deepest secrets to those who merely look. It rewards those who patiently obse...15 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- SC hears challenge to Bhojshala temple ruling, allows Friday namaz nearbyThe Supreme Court has issued a notice on a plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula com...14 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- Is Wall Street heading towards a massive crash by 2026-end? Here's what history may be hinting atStrong US stock gains in '26 are being overshadowed by historical midterm election volatility, AI valuation concerns and bearish warnings. ...14 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Sun Tzu: 'Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually...' - Ancient Chinese military strategist's timeless wisdom on the cost of neglectQuote of the day by Sun Tzu: Sun Tzu, a renowned strategist, authored 'The Art of War' centuries ago. His teachings emphasize planning, dis...14 Jul, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- NCLT refuses to reinstate Juliet Apparels founder Gunvant Trevadia as DirectorMumbai-based Juliet Apparels Pvt. Ltd. owns the women's innerwear brand 'Juliet'. The dispute is between two branches of the family that fo...14 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
- SC to hear pleas against MP HC verdict holding Bhojshala complex as Goddess Saraswati templeThe Supreme Court will hear appeals challenging a High Court order on the Bhojshala complex. This order declared the disputed site a temple...13 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time highThe International Monetary Fund predicts a modest global economic growth of three percent for this year. In the United States, home prices ...12 Jul, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- A Cathedral cat & opinion of the massesA visit to Southwark Cathedral introduced the author to Hodge, the resident cat. The author then encountered a discussion about a controver...11 Jul, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
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