In an auto when it rainsA sudden summer storm turns a mundane drive into an exhilarating escapade. The fresh scent of wet earth wafts through the open windows, whi...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Jock-A-Mo by James CrawfordJames 'Sugar Boy' Crawford's 1953 song 'Jock-A-Mo' emerged from New Orleans streets. It drew inspiration from Mardi Gras Indian chants. The...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
(Dashamlav) Bindu khatre mein hai!The humble decimal point is in trouble. Once a symbol of accuracy, it is now often ignored or rounded off. Prices are no longer precise, an...
29 May, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Friendship in a train's dining carThe passage reflects on the unique charm of conversations with strangers in a train dining car. In the slow rhythm of train travel, casual ...
28 May, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Karl-Anthony Towns stars as Knicks sweep Cavs to reach first NBA Finals since 1999The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals after a dominant 130-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4. Karl-Anthony Town...
26 May, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
At 15, Louis Braille began transforming a military night code into the reading system now used worldwideLouis Braille transformed a military code into a revolutionary reading system for the blind. His 6-dot system, developed in Paris, allowed ...
24 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Who is Shashikant Suthar, the chemistry teacher who exposed the alleged NEET paper leak scandal?The NEET-UG 2026 examination has been cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. A Rajasthan-based teacher's discovery of a leaked pa...
22 May, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
IRCTC launches upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for 2026-27 seasonThe Golden Chariot luxury train is set for a grand relaunch in the 2026-27 tourist season. IRCTC has unveiled a reimagined experience blend...
21 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to readLouis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals...
20 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Aaron Rai’s long grind to The WanamakerAaron Rai secured the 2026 PGA Championship title with a remarkable final round. His victory at Aronimink Golf Club marked a significant ac...
19 May, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: ‘When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see…’ Words by the author of ‘The Prophet’ to understand why sorrow isn’t your enemyQuote of the day: Khalil Gibran’s work continues to resonate across generations for its spiritual depth and emotional clarity. Best known f...
18 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
7, Jantar Mantar Road: Striking Lutyens' bungalow; former Congress HQ houses libraryThe Indian National Congress is pursuing legal action to secure ownership of its former headquarters at 7, Jantar Mantar Road. The party ha...
18 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain; these rural voters agreeResidents in Wiggins, Colorado, face rising fuel and grocery costs. Despite economic pressures, many staunchly support President Trump. The...
16 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
The alchemist of Bengaluru: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw began from a garageKiran Mazumdar-Shaw has named her niece Claire Mazumdar as successor, setting up a gradual leadership transition at Biocon. A pioneer who b...
05 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Forced off court by injury, Carlos Alcaraz will confront doubt and despair as Tennis carries on without himCarlos Alcaraz, the world's top tennis player, faces a significant setback due to a wrist injury, forcing him to withdraw from key tourname...
03 May, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Watching lightning from a high-riseWatching lightning from a high-rise offers a view of nature’s unpredictable power against the routine of city life below. The flashes highl...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.38 PM IST