300-year-old Shiva Lingam-shaped stepwell revived in Karnataka: Buried under garbage for decades, historic well draws crowd in Belagavi. WatchA 300-year-old stepwell in Belagavi, Karnataka, once buried under decades of garbage, has been revived by a community effort. This historic...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Urdu is an indian language, not a foreign one: Former Union Minister Murli Manohar JoshiFormer Union Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday asserted that Urdu is an Indian language and did not origi...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga is winning hearts and the box office. Here are 7 unforgettable Partition books you shouldn't missIf Imtiaz Ali's latest movie, Main Vaapas Aaunga, stayed with you long after the credits rolled, these unforgettable books on partition are...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
African proverb of the day: 'A single stick may smoke, but it will not...' - this African saying teaches life lessons on teamwork, unity, collaboration, shared responsibility and why collective effort builds stronger communities and why success is rarely achieved aloneAfrican proverb of the day: African saying highlights the power of collective action. A single stick may flicker, but it's a group that tru...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Victor Willis death: How did Village People lead singer die? From 'Y.M.C.A.' hit to regular fixtures for Donald Trump rally, all about Texas-born music legendVictor Willis cause of death: Village People name was long assumed to be a reference to Greenwich Village in New York, which was the center...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
No preservatives. Butter made in a small town in Tamil Nadu, stays fresh without fridge for weeksUthukuli butter, a GI-tagged delicacy from Tamil Nadu, boasts a divine taste and rich nutrition, lasting nearly a month without refrigerati...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Rs 20,000 rent, Rs 45,000 monthly expenses, quiet village life: Freelancer breaks down the real cost of living in South GoaDreaming of a South Goa move? Freelancer Sejal Luthra shares her monthly expenses, revealing a 2BHK rent of Rs 20,000 and Rs 16,000 for dom...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'Milk and honey have different colors, but they share the same...' - inspiring life lessons on unity in diversity, peaceful coexistence and why harmony comes from understanding differencesAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying illustrates the essence of unity in diversity. This wisdom emphasizes that differences in cul...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbitA Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth wi...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
PM Modi feeds world's oldest living land animal 'Jonathan' during Seychelles visitDuring the tour of the sanctuary, Prime Minister Modi was seen enthusiastically feeding large turtles, including the famed 194-year-old Jon...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Reshaping India’s laddoo scene with craft and care: Meet The LaddoowalaThe Laddoo Wala redefines Indian gifting by blending heritage with modern sensibilities. Founded on a passion for India's sweet legacy, the...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Once known for drought & rejecting girl child, this village is now green haven that celebrates every girl born. All because one father turned his daughter's death into revolutionA father's grief over the loss of his daughter sparked a remarkable movement in a village in Rajasthan. Today, Piplantri celebrates the bir...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Food of the day: This South Indian dessert is Rajinikanth’s favourite. Here’s a simple recipe to try at home and it requires just 3 ingredientsSouth India's beloved Paal Payasam, a creamy rice pudding, is a testament to tradition's enduring charm. This simple yet rich dessert, made...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Meet Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma: The 94-year-old Andhra woman who gave up US citizenship to 'die as an Indian'A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has renounced her US citizenship to reclaim her Indian nationality. Her hea...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Gautam Adani launches initiative 'Vande Bharatam' to discover entrepreneurs across IndiaAdani Group Chairman Gautam Adani launched Vande Bharatam, a nationwide initiative to discover and support innovators and entrepreneurs fro...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST