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In 1876, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warned Americans that summer novels were “literary poison.” 150 years later, BookTok’s nearly 2 billion users have turned summer reading into a major cultural phenomenon- PV Sindhu spotted with strange device on forehead at BWF World Championships 2026: What is Temple and how does it work?
- HMT watches clock ₹35 lakh sale in one day: How Jawaharlal Nehru's 1953 PSU became India's 'Timekeepers to the Nation' before Titan
- When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting groundsDuring the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest dire...20 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated it for a wildlife sanctuaryWitch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later b...20 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- In 1914, USDA researchers imported Australian melaleuca seeds into the United States. 100 years later, the fast-growing tree had conquered 500,000 acres of South Florida after being planted to help dry the EvergladesAustralian melaleuca seeds were imported to the United States in 1914 for agricultural purposes. Later, the Army Corps of Engineers planted...20 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
- In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...19 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- 'Mountain living dream different from reality': Gen-Z employee who moved to Manali from Delhi moves back to national capital citing multiple reasonsDelhi-based Gen Z creator Ajay Sharma returned from Manali after 71 days, saying mountain living proved more difficult than expected despit...19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Wednesday Motivation Quote by Dale Carnegie: 'People rarely succeed unless they have...' - Celebrated American writer's powerful life lesson everyone should hearDale Carnegie asserted that true enjoyment is the key to achieving sustained success. His teachings advocate for deriving satisfaction from...19 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- How spies read youSteven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO episode featuring former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou explores how intelligence profess...18 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Ex-US President John Adams: ‘I must judge for myself, but how can I judge, how can any man judge, unless his mind has been…’ - How can reading regularly transform the way you think?John Adams believed reading expands the mind for better judgment. Access to information today requires critical evaluation and thoughtful c...18 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- 11-year-old Florida boy makes history by reading 100 hours to shelter cats and dogs11-year-old Nehemiah Turner has become the first child to complete more than 100 volunteer hours in the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsi...18 Aug, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- Laurie MacDougall Sookraj makes history as only Canadian woman to lift Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie Stones after first failed attempt and a year of gruelling training. Watch videoLaurie MacDougall Sookraj has made history at the Aboyne Highland Games by successfully lifting the renowned Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie St...17 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's social media strategy: Engaging youth and broadening reachPrime Minister Andy Burnham skillfully uses social media platforms like X and TikTok. He engages a broad audience by appearing on creator-l...17 Aug, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
- Walking on sand burns up to 2.5 times more energy than pavement, turning an easy 30-minute barefoot beach stroll into a surprisingly intense workoutA 1998 study found that walking on dry sand can require up to 2.5 times more metabolic energy than walking on a firm surface. But there is ...14 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
- Karoline Leavitt leaving White House: Husband Nicholas Riccio is 32 years older, older than her mother and worth millionsKaroline Leavitt husband: Karoline Leavitt leaving the White House has put renewed attention on her personal life, particularly her husband...13 Aug, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war gamesTaiwan's military simulated repelling a Chinese air landing assault on Penghu Islands. The annual Han Kuang exercise rehearses various scen...13 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Goa sees surge in monsoon travel searches as Indians embrace ‘micro-cations’Goa sees a surge in monsoon travel and short "micro-cation" trends. Domestic searches for these trips have increased significantly year-on-...12 Aug, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
- A £430 million power cable was heading for Dobby’s ‘grave’. Harry Potter fans forced the company to change its planHarry Potter fans helped change the route of a £430 million power cable project after the original plan threatened to pass through the make...11 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- In 2008, Spain began filling 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, the site looked nothing like it once didA vast open-pit coal mine in As Pontes, Spain, has been transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous excavation ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
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