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- In 1864, missionaries recorded Rapa Nui’s Rongorongo glyphs on wooden tablets. 162 years later, the writing system remains undeciphered despite generations of scholarly studyNew findings indicate that a wooden tablet inscribed with Rongorongo dates back to 1493 to 1509. This timeline suggests that the writing sy...29 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- Super Powers: From Viceroy’s lavish feasts to BRICS vegetarian menus, how India’s diplomatic dining changedState banquets are a high-stakes tightrope — a table where etiquette, protocol, culture and occasionally even flavours, come together, writ...26 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Benjamin Franklin's powerful quote of the day: 'Never ruin an apology with an...' - American polymath's inspiring life lesson on remorse and accountabilityBenjamin Franklin's powerful quote of the day: A remarkable figure in American history, Benjamin Franklin was a polymath who left a lasting...14 Sep, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Quote of the day by William Blake: 'A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the...' - inspiring quote by The Lamb poet teaches life lessons on why truth can be more hurtful than a lie and why your intentions matters more than the words you speakQuote of the day by William Blake: William Blake's quote highlights truth's potential for harm when delivered with ill intent. He believed ...13 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Meet Soren Plante, the 5-year-old Utah inventor who became the world’s youngest active patent holder with a commercially useful gardening robotAt just five, Soren Plante had already done something most inventors spend years trying to achieve. The Utah youngster became the world’s y...11 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Erich Fromm: ‘Modern man thinks he is losing time when he does not do things quickly. Yet he does not know what to do with the time he gains except kill it’ - German psychoanalyst on how living in a constant rush can drain usQuote of the Day by Erich Fromm: The Erich Fromm quote reflects on how people in modern society constantly hurry to save time, yet often st...11 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Quote of the day by ‘Gone with the Wind’ author Margaret Mitchell: ‘Until you've lost your reputation, you never realize what a burden…’ – American novelist on reputation, independence and the courage to be yourselfQuote of the day: Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, explored reputation's burden. Her famous quote highlights freedom found ...07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Fear the reckless humans, not the rogue AIAI isn’t plotting a coup; humans are simply giving algorithms too much power with too little governance.01 Sep, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: "If you are alone, you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion, you belong only half to yourself..." – Timeless lessons on companionship, freedom and relationships by the legendary Italian polymathLeonardo da Vinci saw solitude as a way to stay independent and focused. He believed that being with others often means giving up some free...29 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a...' - personal finance quote by founding father of the US and lightning rod inventor teaches inspiring life lessons on money management and how small expenses can add up to big financial problemsQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin warned against small expenses, comparing them to leaks. These minor expenditures c...29 Aug, 2026, 01.53 AM IST
- In 1776, Thomas Paine inspired the American Revolution, influencing Founding Fathers like George Washington through his book criticising religion; but when he died, only 6 attended his funeralThomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet Common Sense helped push American colonists towards independence from Britain, with George Washington later pr...25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Kevin Spacey: “The hardest part of growing older is realizing that...” — a candid lesson on aging, fear, mistakes, self-worth and personal growth, and why the Oscar-winning actor’s words point to a deeper truth about becoming who you are rather than waiting for the perfect momentQuote of the Day by Kevin Spacey: Kevin Spacey's famous quote, “The hardest part of growing older is realizing that you cannot keep waiting...22 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by 'Goodnight Moon' author Margaret Wise Brown: ‘Quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy times, a child can dwell in thoughts of his own…’Quote of the Day by Margaret Wise Brown: Modern childhood seems devoid of the serene moments necessary for self-reflection. Margaret Wise B...14 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nicolai Hartmann: "We cannot invent values; we can merely...' - German philosopher's profound wisdom behind living an ethical lifeQuote of the day by Nicolai Hartmann: German philosopher Nicolai Hartmann explored life's biggest questions and human values. He argued tha...03 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- In 1938, László Bíró Watched Newspaper Ink Dry Instantly While His Fountain Pen Smudged: That Realization Established the Foundation for the Ballpoint PenJournalist Laszlo Biro noticed newspaper ink dried fast while his fountain pen ink smeared. This observation led to a revolutionary inventi...30 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest' - lessons on learning, growth, and success by the founding father of the United StatesQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: His timeless quote highlights knowledge as a valuable investment. Education and continuous learning ...17 Jan, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Google hoping Web surfers will ride its `Wave'Google Inc. is hatching a new species of e-mail and instant messaging. Indian surrenders domain name to Google | `Free music, screensaver' ...28 May, 2009, 10.31 PM IST
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