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In 1915, a Japanese immigrant George Masa moved to Asheville; his photographs later helped build the campaign for Great Samoky Mountains National Park- In 1873, a French astronomer invented a unique device 'photographic revolver' which could automatically capture a sequential series of photographs
- Taylor Swift spent years rebuilding her music empire after losing her first 6 albums; in 2025, she finally bought back the original masters
- Meet Aelita Andre, the Australian child artist who began painting as a toddler and had her first solo exhibition at just 2Aelita Andre began painting at nine months old and held her first exhibition at two. She later achieved international solo exhibitions in v...12 Sep, 2026, 01.37 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by George Lucas: ‘Everybody has talent, it is just a matter of moving around until…’ - Why discovering your talent may require trying, failing and moving beyond what you thought you wanted to do, as the Star Wars filmmaker learned when an early dream led him toward cinemaQuote of the Day by George Lucas: George Lucas maintained that true talent is revealed through exploration and venturing into new territori...06 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- American eagle vs Canadian goose: How White House tried to portray US power over Canada, but original footage by a Goan photographer told another storyAmerican eagle vs Canadian goose: A photograph of a bald eagle attacking a Canadian goose became an unexpected political symbol after the W...28 Aug, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- Inside Mexico’s haunting Island of the Dolls: A girl drowned here. Then hundreds of dolls began appearing. The haunting story behind this mysterious placeMexico’s Island of the Dolls, located in the Xochimilco canals, is covered with hundreds of weathered, broken dolls linked to a haunting lo...26 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
- In 1968, Apollo 8 photographed the famous Earthrise during its fourth lunar orbit; decades later, NASA used time-lapse images and LRO maps to reconstruct when and where it happenedThe forgotten camera aboard Apollo 8 inadvertently captured the Earthrise photo, highlighting an extraordinary moment for humanity. Utilizi...24 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a dayIn 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention...24 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- A lamp maker from Philadelphia sat motionless for 15 minutes in front of a homemade camera built with opera glass and copper in 1839; his picture became the first ‘selfie’ ever takenFirst selfie ever: Robert Cornelius achieved a milestone in 1839 as he created the first-ever photographic self-portrait. This endeavor req...21 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- In 1889, a British photographer designed an early motion-picture camera triggering the birth of the movie industry and related fields: How did William Friese-Greene invention changed the world?In 1889, a British photographer designed an early motion-picture camera that used roll film and an intermittent movement system. William Fr...17 Aug, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- In 2021, Sicilian photographer Giuseppe Peri stitched drone photos of Centuripe into one image. Two years later, it produced a viral sensation, turning the ancient town into a global attraction for its remarkable human-shaped outlineA Sicilian village named Centuripe was discovered to resemble a human form from above. Photographer Pio Andrea Peri captured this unique ge...14 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...12 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Orlando Bloom: “You reach a point in life, and you just want to...” — Inspiring life lessons on courage, self-growth, resilience, confidence, adventure, and purpose, and why leaving your comfort zone can transform your life by the Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lord of the Rings starToday’s Quote of the Day by Orlando Bloom: Orlando Bloom’s famous quote “You reach a point in life, and you just want to...” is ultimately ...11 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2 & Watch9 go on sale: Check price, features and offersSamsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Flip8, marking a major advancement in foldable technology. Alongside these, th...10 Aug, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
- China is rethinking degrees for industry. Should India do the same for its MSMEs?China is realigning its university offerings to better align with the needs of its industries and job market. Meanwhile, India struggles to...08 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- In 1900, Kodak introduced the simple cardboard box camera 'Brownie' - and made everyone a photographerThe Kodak Brownie camera revolutionized photography in 1900. This affordable and simple device made picture-taking accessible to ordinary f...04 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by German Jewish philosopher Walter Benjamin: 'The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as...'- Inspiring life lessons on memory, past and why some moments can never be recreated by the man of lettersWalter Benjamin believed memories appear in brief flashes and cannot be perfectly recalled. His insights offer lessons on appreciating mean...28 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Hidden talent of the Famous: Queen band's guitarist Brian May, a PhD in astrophysics, helped NASA in its first mission to the PlutoBrian May, Queen's legendary guitarist, also holds a PhD in astrophysics. He collaborated with NASA on the historic New Horizons mission to...26 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
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