People obsessed with diet coke aren’t just chasing taste as studies show your brain may be playing a trickDiet coke obsession: People obsessed with Diet Coke are not just driven by taste, but also by how the brain responds to it. Even though the...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Opal Lee Juneteenth: 'We have simply got to make people aware that none of us are...'- a powerful message of equality, hope, and change by civil rights activist, known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' championed the idea that true freedom is a collective responsibility. Her lifelong mission, insp...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Stock Market Holiday: BSE, NSE closed on June 26 sets up extended weekend for Dalal StreetIndian stock markets will observe a trading holiday on June 26 for Muharram. This marks the second exchange closure in under a month, with ...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 20, 2026?Bank holiday: Indian banks operate on a mixed schedule, with closures on Sundays and the second/fourth Saturdays. While many services are d...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday today? Here's what’s open, what’s closed, and whether Walmart, Costco and banks are operatingJuneteenth 2026: Are Walmart, Target, Costco and banks open today? As Americans observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, millions are a...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
US Stock Market: Accenture’s AI transformation faces investor skepticism as stock plunges; CEO Julie Sweet remains confidentAccenture's shares plunged nearly 20% after its fiscal third-quarter results revealed weaker-than-expected bookings and a softer outlook. C...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Burmese proverb of the day: ‘The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’ve eaten’ - meaning, significance and a lesson on honesty and accountabilityA traditional Burmese saying reveals that silence cannot hide actions. The proverb 'The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, USPS, stock market, stores and restaurant hoursJuneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the US. This year, many services are affected. Post offices and banks are closed...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Quote of the Day by one of the world's bestselling living philosophers Ryan Holiday: 'We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be...'- Here's a powerful quote on freedom, wisdom, and the true meaning of education by The Daily Stoic authorRyan Holiday posits that genuine freedom is rooted in the acquisition of knowledge rather than merely the absence of constraints. He emphas...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Holiday Halt: S&P 500, Nasdaq to remain closed for Juneteenth today after busy 'triple witching' sessionUS financial markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, granting investors a long weekend. This federal holiday's observanc...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Korean Saying of the Day: “Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten”. Heartwarming lessons on love, relationships and friendshipsKorean Love Saying of the Day: A Korean proverb, "Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten," highlights the importance of appreciati...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
15-million-year-old Asura Hadda (demon bones) found in Odisha's Baripada during college field trip. Here's everything we knowAncient marine fossils, locally called 'Asura Hadda', have been found in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. These 15-million-year-old discoverie...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
These 5 flowering vines look beautiful and they make your garden smell amazingGardens can be more than just colours and greenery. Fragrant vines add a beautiful scent to outdoor spaces. They climb walls, balconies, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today (Monday, June 15, 2026)?Bank holiday: Banks in some states will be closed today, June 15, 2026, due to regional holidays. Mizoram observes YMA Day, commemorating t...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST