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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologists- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'Toil and risk are the price of glory, but it is a lovely thing to live with courage and die leaving...'
- Quote of the day by Herodotus: “Of all men’s miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing.” Learn the profound lessons on wisdom, powerlessness, destiny, human emotions, and the harsh reality of life from the author of The Histories
- Quote of the day by ‘Father of Tragedy’ Aeschylus: ‘If you pour oil and vinegar into the same vessel, you would call them…’ Timeless lesson on toxic friendships, conflicts and harmony by Greek playwrightQuote of the day: Widely regarded as the “Father of Tragedy,” Aeschylus transformed Greek drama into a powerful art form exploring justice,...15 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Genghis Khan: ‘I am the punishment of God...If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you’ - Mongolian warlord’s ruthless philosophy on why societies create their own downfallQuote of the Day by Genghis Khan suggests history shows societies delay accountability until consequences become unavoidable. The feared ru...15 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by...'Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great, a Macedonian king, built one of the ancient world's largest empires before ag...11 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- ‘Indian workers are central to Middle East oil — yet, they’re unseen’Indian migrants have been crucial to the Middle Eastern oil industry from its beginnings. Professor Andrea Wright highlights their signific...30 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- JSW Motors plans to open own showrooms before India car debutJSW Motors is preparing to launch company-owned showrooms across India ahead of its first vehicle debut later this year. The conglomerate a...27 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- Persian proverb of the day: “War first robs you of your laughter, and then your....” Why Iranian civilization believes “He who has not seen war does not know....” Lessons from old Persian wisdom: Why war erases the soul before it destroys the worldPersian proverb of the day: War does not begin with bombs. It begins with belief. A nation convinces itself that conflict is necessary. Tha...25 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Quote of the day (March 25) by Alexander the Great: 'Glory crowns the deeds of those who expose themselves to...'Alexander the Great, tutored by famous philosopher Aristotle, became king at 20 and never lost a battle in his 13-year reign. He conquered ...25 Mar, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: 'I do not steal victory…'—Inspiring quotes by the renowned military geniusAlexander the Great's quote, "I do not steal victory," underscores a philosophy of earned success through courage, merit, and personal resp...10 Mar, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'There is nothing impossible to him who…’Alexander the Great, born in 356 BCE, was a legendary Macedonian king and military genius. He conquered vast territories, including the Per...31 Jan, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war…'Alexander the Great, a legendary king who conquered vast empires, believed true freedom stemmed from conquering inner fear. He saw a consta...28 Dec, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
- Scientists say this is the reason that led to the collapse of the Roman empire 1500 years agoFor centuries, historians have debated the reasons behind the collapse of the Roman Empire. Now, new research from Oxford and Warsaw Univer...21 Nov, 2024, 12.36 AM IST
- The fascinating evolution of heels: From men in Persia to a feminine fashion iconHigh heels were originally designed for men, challenging the association with femininity. They were used by Persian cavalry soldiers for st...06 Oct, 2023, 12.39 PM IST
- Tax collection: Old view to newThis journey of history is reflected in mythology as polytheism moving towards monotheism. In politics, it is from many tax-collectors to o...18 Sep, 2020, 11.35 PM IST
- History of Indian Ocean shows how old rivalries can trigger rise of new forcesInterestingly, both sets of developments echo geopolitical dynamics that played themselves out in the Indian Ocean rim before the arrival o...12 Jul, 2018, 07.50 PM IST
- Plan a trip to Iran and experience the delights of the ancient Persian empireAs the remnants of an empire that once covered almost the entire area from Greece to China, Iran boasts of historic wonders.11 May, 2017, 04.22 PM IST
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