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Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'An authentic marriage is that which is made by two free beings who are equal' - A lesson on what makes love and marriage truly meaningful by French philosopher- In 1900, an Alaskan woman was left alone with 500 reindeer after husband's death. For many years, she fought to keep the herd and became one of Alaska's richest businesswoman
- Martyrs, women and underground rebels: How Ahmedabad played key role in India's freedom struggle
- Pakistan hockey’s slide began at home, says Salman Akbar, points to India’s turnaroundSalman Akbar attributes Pakistan's hockey decline to a weak domestic structure. India invested in its grassroots and domestic ecosystem aft...15 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- Vijay vows Centre cooperation but says Tamil Nadu will oppose curbs on state rightsTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay pledged cooperation with the Union government on administrative matters. He asserted opposition to...15 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- India is unstoppable: Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence DayIndia's 80th Independence Day: International ambassadors and diplomatic missions celebrated India's 80th Independence Anniversary with prof...15 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...14 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- In 1818, British prisons adopted William Cubitt's treadmill as a tool of hard labor. 208 years later, the machine is a fitness staple, but its modern medical and exercise history evolved separately from the original punishment deviceThe treadmill has an unsettling place in the history of exercise: its story includes Victorian prisons, forced labor, physiological researc...13 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disasterBetty Reid Soskin lived through some of America’s defining moments, remembering Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance and the 1944 Port Chi...13 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- Knot possible: Even as law denies same-sex couples the right to marry in India, art is imagining and celebrating such unionsIndian artists are using their work to advance marriage equality discussions. Aksh Diwan Garg's paintings depict wedding guests, highlighti...09 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Serena Williams: “The success of every woman should be the...” — Timeless life lessons by the 23-time Grand Slam champion on courage, confidence, kindness, humility, resilience, leadership, success, and why lifting others up can be one of life’s greatest victoriesQuote of the day by Serena Williams: The famous quote by Serena Williams highlights the transformational power of mutual support, urging wo...08 Aug, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
- In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems: How Alice H. Parker changed the world for good?In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems. Alice...06 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- In 1943, wealthy gold miner's daughter became spy at just 16: How INA's 'youngest' operative disguised herself as a boy to gather intelligence from the BritishSaraswathi Rajamani joined the Indian National Army at sixteen years old. She disguised herself as a boy named Mani for espionage missions....06 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
- Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Olympic medallist Lovlina BorgohainLovlina Borgohain found continuing boxing after the Paris Games a significant achievement. She secured a silver medal at her third Commonwe...05 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- 'Infrastructure expanded, opportunities grown': PM Modi marks 7 yrs of Article 370 abrogationPrime Minister Modi emphasized that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A ushered in a transformative era for Jammu and Kashmir. Since 201...05 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Article 370 abrogation ensured equality, justice, one Constitution in J-K: BJPThe BJP hailed the abrogation of Article 370 as a pivotal advancement for peace, establishing a foundation for transparent governance and i...04 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. ...03 Aug, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- CWG 2026: India signs off Glasgow campaign with 39 medals; boxing leads charge ahead of Ahmedabad 2030India secured 39 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which concluded with a strong boxing performance. This medal haul was significan...02 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
- Commonwealth Games 2026: PM Modi hails India's boxing, para athletics medallists at GlasgowPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian athletes for their Commonwealth Games achievements. Indian boxers secured a record nine m...02 Aug, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 10: Can India cross 40 medals? Final day schedule, events and timingsIndia aims for more medals on the final day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Judo and track cycling offer the last chances for podium finish...02 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
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