On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas: 'Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should…' - the raging verse that Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Christopher Nolan honoredQuote of the Day by Dylan Thomas urges people to resist life's inevitable decline. In today's world of burnout, his words champion a fierce...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Love Quote of the Day by Legendary Irish novelist James Joyce: “Her lips touched his brain as they touched his lips…” – Inspiring lessons on love, imagination, intimacy, desire, perception and why feelings speaks louder than words by the author of Ulysses known for his experimental style and deep exploration of human relationshipsLove Quote of the Day by James Joyce: James Joyce’s quote, “Her lips touched his brain as they touched his lips, as though they were a vehi...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Word of the Day: CockalorumWord of the Day: Few forgotten English words capture human vanity as sharply as “cockalorum.” Humorous, dramatic and deeply observant, the ...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Row erupts over saffron-clad Thiruvalluvar portrait at Tamil Nadu Raj BhavanPolitical parties in Tamil Nadu have strongly criticized the depiction of poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes at Lok Bhavan. Leaders from r...
31 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: 'Most people are other people. Their thoughts are…'—Inspiring quotes by the most famous 19th-century Irish playwright, novelist, and poet celebrated for his sharp witOscar Wilde's powerful quote highlights how many people live as reflections of others. His words urge readers to question their own beliefs...
20 May, 2026, 05.49 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 James Joyce: “Think you're escaping... – Inspiring quote on life’s struggles, self-discovery, emotional healing, identity and why true peace begins within by the Irish novelist and literary modernist best known for Ulysses and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManQuote of the Day by James Joyce: James Joyce’s thought-provoking quote explores the idea that people cannot truly escape themselves, no mat...
11 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Gunfire panic at White House dinner revives memories of Ronald Reagan-era attack at Washington HiltonPanic erupted at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Gunshots were reported, causing Secret Service agents...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Raghu Rai dies at 83: Mallikarjun Kharge, Manish Sisodia, others remember icon who "showed courage to capture every truth"Legendary photographer Raghu Rai passed away at 83 on April 26, 2026. Political leaders and public figures paid tribute, remembering his po...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Bharat Mata controversy: Minister Sivankutty walks out of Raj Bhavan eventKerala's Bharat Mata controversy escalates as Minister V Sivankutty protests the display of the portrait, associated with the RSS, at a sta...
19 Jun, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
No official version of Bharat Mata portrait, so cannot be allowed in govt events: Kerala governmentThe Kerala government has expressed disagreement with the use of the Bharat Mata portrait at an Environment Day event at the Raj Bhavan, st...
06 Jun, 2025, 01.14 PM IST
In putting up his iconic raised-fist painting from the attempted assassination scene in Butler, Donald Trump moved photos of other presidents; here’s whose picture ended up on the staircaseTrump raised-fist painting has taken the spotlight in the White House’s Grand Foyer, replacing Barack Obama’s portrait. This striking image...
12 Apr, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
President's meltdown: Donald Trump furious over his Colorado Capitol portrait; here’s what’s got him fumingDonald Trump’s criticism of a “distorted” portrait in Colorado’s Capitol sparks debate. Explore the artist’s intent, Governor Polis’s respo...
25 Mar, 2025, 03.31 AM IST
Barack Obama, wife Michelle Obama return to White House. Here's whyFormer US President Barack Obama with his wife and the former first lady Michelle Obama revisited the White House on the occasion of unveil...
08 Sep, 2022, 12.34 PM IST
President unveils Atal Bihari Vajpayee's portrait in Parliament's Central HallThe President also felicitated Krishna Kanhai, the artist who made the portrait of Vajpayee.
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