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Muharram 2026: Will schools be closed? Here’s the latest update on state-wise school holidaysMuharram, marking the Islamic New Year, holds deep spiritual significance. Ashura, on the 10th of Muharram, will be observed around June 25...- Lohagad Fort: From 2,000-year-old legacy to ghost sightings, what makes it Maharashtra’s most mysterious landmarkA recent death at Lohagad Fort, initially deemed accidental, has amplified attention on this ancient Maharashtra landmark, known for its my...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Hakimi says "ready for more" after Morocco seal Round of 32 spotMorocco star Achraf Hakimi expressed confidence and determination after his side secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of...
- India’s development ladder after AI: What comes next?India’s future prosperity may increasingly depend on empowering its smaller economic units to become more productive using AI.
- NFO Update: Ionic Asset announces launch of Global Asset Allocation FundIonic Asset has launched the Global Asset Allocation Fund, a GIFT City-based, privately placed offering aimed at sophisticated investors, H...
- The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an...
- US Stock Market: Fed's Goolsbee says inflation outlook hinges on tariffs, services pricesChicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee highlighted the central bank's primary challenge: discerning if inflation's current surge will persist or fad...
- 'TMC almost destroyed Bengal through looting': Giriraj Singh backs PM Modi, claims 'second independence' under BJPUnion Minister Giriraj Singh echoed Prime Minister Modi's views on West Bengal's history, accusing Congress of appeasement politics post-Pa...
- Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: 'Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on...' - A timeless lesson on purpose and responsibilityQuote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, passed away at 96, concluding over seven de...
- Stoic thought of the day by Stoicism's founder Zeno of Citium: 'Make your personality like steel, so that life shall hurt you as little as possible...' How to stay strong during difficult times explainedAncient Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium continues to inspire modern discussions on resilience and self-discipline through his timeless tea...
- In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
- Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
- In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
- Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
- California State Parks offering free passes for a limited time: Who can apply and how it worksCalifornia State Parks Pass: California residents have a chance to explore state parks and historic sites for free. A limited-time program ...
- 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 1879, 8-year-old María de Sautuola looked up in a Spanish cave and saw bison painted 36,000 years ago; scientists rejected her father's claim for 23 yearsIn Altamira Cave, Spain, a young girl's innocent curiosity uncovered breathtaking Ice Age artwork. By simply glancing upwards, she illumina...
- 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...
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...
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