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Trump to mark US 250th anniversary at Mount RushmorePresident Donald Trump is set to headline a July 3rd fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore, marking a significant event for America's 250...25 Jun, 2026, 09.32 PM IST- Bihar govt approves setting up of five new private universitiesBihar's cabinet has approved the establishment of five new private universities to boost higher education access. Additionally, new teacher...24 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
- Three-time Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after arrestFormer US Olympian David Hearn was arrested near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, accused of damaging the recently renovated landmark....21 Jun, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
- Indian tourists abroad: Viral reels, volume travel and culture clash debateA reflection on viral videos of Indian tourists abroad, exploring debates over travel behaviour, Instagram culture, and the tension between...20 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by rock icon Mick Jagger: ‘The past is a great place and I do not want to erase it or to regret it, but I do not want to be its prisoner either’ - Rolling Stones musician on moving forward without regretRock icon Mick Jagger's quote of the day is a powerful message about the past. He believes we should cherish our history, its lessons and e...18 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Adani’s Navi Mumbai and Guwahati airports named among Prix Versailles’ World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026Adani Airports' Navi Mumbai International Airport and Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Terminal 2 have earned a...16 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
- Trump's Iran accord offers exit from war and fresh political risksA landmark agreement has been reached between the Trump administration and Iran to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This...16 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
- Trump has surrendered to Iran, claims conservative influencer as Tehran experts within Republican Party trash war agreement to reopen Strait of HormuzU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally who advocated for the war, said in a Sunday X post he was "somewhat concerned" that Iran's descri...16 Jun, 2026, 05.22 AM IST
- Egyptian proverb of the day: ‘An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb’ - A timeless lesson on friendship and finding joy in simple thingsAn ancient Egyptian proverb, 'An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb,' highlights the profound power of companionship. It tea...15 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- 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...12 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...10 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Xiaomi 17T review: Value smartphone done rightThe Xiaomi 17T strikes a balance between performance and camera capabilities, offering a well-rounded premium smartphone experience. While ...08 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...07 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Musket balls and a burnt hull: First shipwrecks linked to Pirates of the Caribbean discovered in Nassau Harbor, The BahamasNassau, Bahamas, once a pirate haven, has yielded six shipwrecks. Three wrecks are linked to the Golden Age of Piracy. These discoveries ar...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
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