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Quote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: “Spirit cannot be compared with matter...” — a powerful life lesson on courage, freedom, resilience, self-belief and why inner conviction can matter more than material strength, from the Venezuelan independence leader known as El Libertador for his role in South American liberation and political transformation- In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his name
- 414 protected monuments and areas witnessed encroachments; government says appropriate action taken in such cases
- In 1903, John Muir spent three nights camping with President Roosevelt in Yosemite; three years later, the valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal controlIn 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir shared an unforgettable camping experience in Yosemite. Over three nights, t...15 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- US governors, lawmakers hail bilateral partnership in messages for India's Independence DayNumerous American governors and state leaders have expressed their admiration for India's 80th Independence Day, proclaiming August 15, 202...14 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
- India Gate doesn't honour freedom fighters. Know the complex truthIndia Gate, originally a British imperial memorial, now holds multiple layers of history. It commemorates soldiers who served the British E...13 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Billy Dee Williams: “You can be anything you want to be. It’s a matter of...” — Inspiring life lessons on ambition, determination, hard work, self-belief, personal growth, purpose and why the life you want often begins with the choices you make from the legendary American actor, artist and writerQuote of the day by Billy Dee Williams: The famous quote by Billy Dee Williams emphasizes that human potential is not defined by external c...12 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Humans built cities, fought wars & watched empires disappear while one tree kept growing: Over 5,000 years old, the world’s oldest tree Methuselah was discovered like thisMethuselah, a venerable bristlecone pine believed to be nearly five millennia old, grows in California’s White Mountains. This extraordinar...09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- 'I'm very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topicsUS President Trump frequently discusses grass, linking it to his real estate background and golf interests. He has mentioned grass in numer...08 Aug, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- Independence Day Drawing 2026: Easy poster ideas, creative themes, and tips for students to make attractive designsIndependence Day Poster Ideas: With Independence Day 2026 is almost here, schools across India are buzzing with excitement as students emba...07 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- At Kenya’s Lake Turkana, 21 ancient footprints from 1.43 million years ago don’t fit the known hominins, and the size clues point in two directionsThe unveiling of 1.43 million-year-old fossilized footprints near Lake Turkana, Kenya, has left researchers in a conundrum. The prints do n...29 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- In the 1950s, a Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait and pumping the ocean to melt the Arctic, a deliberate plan to thaw the top of the world and warm SiberiaA Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait to warm the Arctic. This ambitious plan aimed to melt ice and change global weather pa...29 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Hindu outfit's plan to install Shiva Lingam near Adina Mosque, rekindles mandir-masjid debate in West BengalA Hindu group plans to install a Shiva Lingam near the Adina Mosque in Malda. This action reignites claims that the mosque stands on temple...25 Jul, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- In 1964, American engineers drew up NAWAPA, a plan to redirect the rivers of Alaska and Canada through the Rockies to water the US desert, re-plumbing an entire continentA 1964 plan proposed moving water from Alaska to the arid American West. This ambitious engineering project aimed for continental water red...21 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Who is 'Paagal Saab'? Even at 80, and despite being called 'mad', this Irishman has made it his life's mission and obsession to clean Jodhpur's Bawris & JhalarasAn 80-year-old Irishman, Caron Rawnsley, dedicates his life to restoring Jodhpur's forgotten stepwells. Locals affectionately call him 'Paa...10 Jul, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- ‘I want to salute…’: Anand Mahindra is impressed by 80-year-old Irishman who spent a decade cleaning Jodhpur's forgotten stepwells with his bare handsAn 80-year-old Irishman, Caron Rawnsley, dedicates his life to cleaning Jodhpur's ancient stepwells. Locals affectionately call him 'Pagal ...10 Jul, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...03 Jul, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- July 4 Independence Day: History, significance and why the US celebrates itAmerica's Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 4th, commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, freeing the...03 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- America's 250th birthday is fast becoming Trump's showAs America approaches its 250th birthday, the celebration is overshadowed by Donald Trump's pervasive presence, from proposed currency appe...02 Jul, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
- Deep inside the Mexican jungle, archaeologists found what could be the Mayan civilization’s missing puzzle pieceDeep within the Mexican jungle, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably intact Maya city, named Minanbé, hidden for over a millennium. T...30 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
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