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Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of...' Life lessons on consequences, diplomacy, conflict, threats, oppression, disrespect and why one should never underestimate the underdogQuote of the Day by Alexander the Great highlights the importance of understanding consequences, respecting people, avoiding conflict, and ...- Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...
- Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
- During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...
- From 'Chak De Phatte' to INS Khukri: Naravane’s new book revisits military mythsFormer Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has released a new book. It reveals lesser-known stories from India's armed forces. The boo...
- Former Army Chief Gen Naravane’s new book launched, check what it is about and what he said after the launchFormer Army Chief General MM Naravane has released a new book, 'The Curious and the Classified'. The book explores military myths and myste...
- Mystery of 1956 B-25 Bomber crash: Plane vanishes in river and remains missing after 70 yearsA military bomber crashed into a river in 1956 and disappeared, creating a long mystery. Search teams tried many times but could not find i...
- Friday the 13th: As Israel–Iran war escalates & a US plane falls, why is this date called the unluckiest day? Check its dark historyFriday the 13th's unlucky reputation persists due to ancient religious tales and historical incidents. The Last Supper and the Knights Temp...
- Why Enrico Fermi Dropped Paper Scraps During a Nuclear TestDuring the Trinity test, physicist Enrico Fermi conducted a simple yet ingenious experiment by dropping paper scraps to estimate the atomic...
- 'We must not nostalgise, nostalgia is the mind-killer'The article discusses the intersection of nostalgia, football, and political ideologies in the context of the ongoing Euros. It reflects on...
- Curtain call: From 'Friends' star Matthew Perry to Lisa Marie Presley, influential people who passed away in '23A list of celebs who left us in 2023.
- Victoria and Albert Museum agrees to loan Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's iconic 'Tiger Claws' for 3 yearsThe Victoria and Albert Museum is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government, allowing India to showcase the...
- Queen Elizabeth II, Lata Mangeshkar, Bob Saget & Betty Davis: Remembering influential people who we lost in 2022Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022.
- Head to Ireland with your partner to rekindle romanceStay in a lighthouse for a unique experience.
- Uncle Sam's Day: The origin of America's most popular symbolUncle Sam originated in popular culture. But the name is usually associated with Sam Wilson, a businessman who supplied food to the army du...
- Donald Trump's grandfather was kicked out of Germany?A local council letter from 1905 informed Friedrich Trump -- who had become a US citizen -- that he would not be granted his German citizen...
- Russia wants a piece of the possible treasure on the Nazi ghost trainPoland's culture minister Piotr Zuchowski spoke out against Russia's attempt to preemptively claim some of the contents on the train.
- Maharashtra polls: Regional parties deploy powerful language of belonging in a bid to counter PM Narendra ModiThis attempt to appropriate the most powerful political symbol in the state elicited a swift response from the BJP’s former partner.
- Like the bridge that defines it, lakeside Lucerne preserves its past amid its presentLucerne is defined by its bridge. It's a zigzag bridge, with beautiful old paintings and a tower-prison for cantankerous couples.
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