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In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...- English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural workerComposed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Eccle...
- A medieval book in Rome has been hiding the oldest English poemA medieval book in a Roman library revealed a remarkable find. Researchers uncovered the oldest known English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn'. This ...
- No locks, no librarian, only trust: Nagaland libraries run on honesty, community spirit, and shared knowledge. You can take a book for free and return it after completing readingIn Nagaland, villages like Kigwema and Khonoma operate free libraries based on trust, allowing anyone to borrow books without librarians or...
- Zee Entertainment sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breachZee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture. Zee alleges the company used its copyrighted music without permission after l...
- Bardhaman’s potato economy in focus as farmers weigh choices amid Bengal pollsIn Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers face price caps, weak markets and migration woes. As elections near, discontent simmers, but TMC still a...
- Soon Gandhi, Vajpayee to come alive in AI avatar at PM Museum in DelhiVisitors to Delhi's Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya will soon interact with AI avatars of Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This initiati...
- What a Paramount-Warner combo would spell for HollywoodIn a bold strategic maneuver, Paramount is on the verge of finalizing an $81 billion deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery. This monument...
- Producers find 8K reasons to restore old movies and rake it inIndian cinema is embracing 8k scanning and restoration. This move preserves classic films from decay and unlocks new revenue streams. Direc...
- Exams cancelled after massive fire breaks out at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College libraryA fire erupted at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce library in Delhi on Thursday morning, triggered by a short circuit in the serve...
- Rare manuscript that depicts Jesus Christ's childhood decoded, say researchers in GermanyA manuscript depicting Jesus Christ's childhood has been decoded by researchers in Germany.
- Digital reading has transformed the library business: Baker & Taylor’s Amandeep KocharClearing the pessimistic vibes around libraries disappearing, Baker & Taylor’s CEO explains how electronic content can give a new boost to ...
- Unveiling the past: How a library in Jerusalem is rescuing Palestinian manuscriptsThe Khalidi Library in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem contains manuscripts dating back centuries before the establishment of Israel and off...
- Turning a new page: JSW Group completes restoration & conservation of David Sassoon Library in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda in 16 monthsJSW Foundation has restored the David Sassoon Library and Reading Room in Mumbai with conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah to preserve...
- Perched high: Tawang, a place of absolute serenityTourists flock to this quiet town in Arunachal Pradesh as it is home to the indigenous Monpa and Nishing tribe.
- How e-libraries like Easylib, Rentsher and Librarywala are turninng new leaf for readersA number of online libraries have come up in the country making it easier for the book-lovers to pursue their interest.
- Chennai's 160-year-old link to development of River GangaThe city's oldest library, the Madras Literary Society Library (MLSL), founded in 1812, has a survey document of the River Ganga done in 18...
- Make Rashtrapati Bhavan accessible to public: Pranab MukherjeeEvery effort should be made to increase accessibility of Rashtrapati Bhavan to the public, President Pranab Mukherjee said.
- ITC opens first premium cigar retail store in DelhiITC opened its first retail store selling premium cigar brand in Delhi as part of plans to strengthen its presence in tobacco segment
- Bank of Baroda launches Financial SupermarketBank of Baroda on Monday launched a “Business Centre” concept at its main office at Fort, which is its oldest office in Mumbai.
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