In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Apple CEO Tim Cook says AI boom makes price increases 'unavoidable'Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that demand for memory chips from the artificial intelligence boom will force the tech giant to increase...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.' - Famous American writer explains why people feel lonelyMark Twain's quote of the day reveal that the deepest loneliness is not being comfortable with yourself. This internal disconnect fuels a c...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Inside KPMG's AI report scandal: False claims, bogus case studies and hallucinated success storiesKPMG has retracted a global report after major organizations like UBS and the NHS denied claims of using AI for operational transformations...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Why a by-election in northwest England could decide Keir Starmer's futureBritain holds a crucial by-election today. The vote could trigger a leadership challenge against Labour's Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a pop...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Gene Shalit dies at 100: Who is the iconic ‘Today’ show critic who brought wit, puns and personality to American televisionGene Shalit, the iconic film and book critic for NBC's Today show, has died at the age of 100. Known for his distinctive mustache and witty...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Sunday inspirational quote of the day by Mark Twain: 'A full belly is little worth where the mind is starved' What American author said about life's purpose and how life is beyond material comfortMark Twain, a celebrated American author, emphasized that true fulfillment requires more than just material comfort. His famous quote, "A f...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
A boring breakfast can make you happier: 5 old-school morning habits inspired by grandparents that modern lifestyles have forgottenGrandparents' morning habits offer timeless wisdom for today's busy lives. Simple breakfasts, reading over scrolling, and avoiding the snoo...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summitChinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military coop...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
West Asia War: Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quotedIran and Oman will control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. New conditions, including transit fees, will be implemented. This follows ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi Jinping's visitNorth Korea announced plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering the dep...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
In 1946, Italy was reborn as a republic, and the woman who captured that moment remained a mystery for 70 yearsFor 70 years, a smiling young woman's face, bursting through a newspaper proclaiming "Italy is Reborn," remained anonymous. This iconic ima...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Why are newspapers so big? Industrialist Harsh Goenka shares a surprising 300-year-old secret you may not knowA British tax law from over 300 years ago shaped the large size of newspapers. Publishers printed on bigger sheets to pay less tax. Even af...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Japan is bring back something unexpected that cannot be replaced by AI. And Gen Z is loving the new trendJapanese creators are finding new audiences through self-published works and handmade zines. They believe paper offers a sensory experience...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
200 years of Hindi journalism: Journey that began with 'Udanta Martand' in KolkataHindi journalism marks its bicentennial with an exhibition and seminar in New Delhi, commemorating the first issue of 'Udanta Martand' publ...
30 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST