In 1963, a homeowner knocking down a wall in Cappadocia found a hidden passage, and Derinkuyu opened a city undergroundDuring a standard home remodeling project in Cappadocia, Turkey, the excavation unexpectedly unveiled Derinkuyu, an extensive underground c...
How a runestone in Ontario became one of North America’s most significant archaeological findsA remarkable runic inscription, the Wawa Runestone, has been unearthed in Ontario. This ancient carving is the longest runic text found in ...
India's Gen Z associates Israel with defence, military strength: SurveyA new survey reveals that nearly half of young urban Indians associate Israel with defense and military strength, while a majority perceive...
Quote of the day by Beethoven: 'A true artist is expected to be all that is noble-minded, and this is not...' - Für Elise and Symphony No. 5 composer reveals harsh reality artists' life, creativity, fame and why creators face so much scrutiny and criticismQuote of the day by Beethoven: Ludwig van Beethoven's words highlight the societal paradox of expecting artists to be paragons of virtue wh...
Intel spinout Articul8 eyes $50 million for India heritage AI ventureArticul8, a spin-off from Intel, is raising $30-50 million to establish an India-based AI entity focused on traditional knowledge systems l...
Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking...' Life lessons on happiness, inner peace and human nature by first philosopher of Chinese DaoismQuote of the Day by Lao Tzu highlights the power of kindness in speech, thoughts, and actions. The quote explains how words can build confi...
Quote of the day by Confucius: ‘Love is like a spice. It can sweeten your life; however, it can spoil it, too’ - Chinese philosopher on love's power to heal and hurtConfucius, a pivotal ancient Chinese philosopher, profoundly shaped East Asian culture and governance with his emphasis on personal virtue ...
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 ...
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
Quote of the Day by Rumi: ‘Love will find its way through all languages on…’ 13th Persian poet’s timeless wisdom on emotions and human connectionRumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, scholar, and mystic, continues to inspire millions. His writings explore love, spirituality, and compass...
Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: 'Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make sure...' - British polymath's provocative reflection on how social expectations can shape personal relationshipsBertrand Russell, a prominent 20th-century philosopher and mathematician, significantly influenced modern thought through his work on logic...
Quote of the Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: "Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and..." Learn the life-changing wisdom from the man who uncovered the silent sorrow behind countless misunderstood heartsQuote of the Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow shines a light on a truth many overlook. People often hide pain behind silence. We judge qui...
Delhi University revises fee refund rules under NEP; full refund if students exit within 30 daysDelhi University introduces a new fee refund policy for NEP 2020. This policy covers the four-year undergraduate program and multiple entry...
In 1963, a Turkish homeowner knocked through a wall and accidentally uncovered an underground city that was built for survivalIn 1963, while renovating a modest home in Derinkuyu, Turkey, a homeowner stumbled upon a remarkable entrance to a sprawling underground ci...
Qutub Minar’s iconic 1600-year-old iron pillar is still completely rust-free. IITians decode the ancient science behind it’s evergreen surfaceA 1600-year-old iron pillar in New Delhi remains remarkably rust-free, baffling scientists for centuries. Researchers discovered its resili...
Indian proverb of the day: 'Preserve the thread of love carefully, for once broken, it may be tied again but the knot always remains' - Why relationships change forever once trust gets brokenAbdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, popularly known as Rahim, was a prominent poet, scholar and noble in Emperor Akbar’s court, remembered for his s...
‘Rs 85K needed at least for survival’: IIT scholar’s viral post sparks debate on how middle-class families survive in Delhi-NCRAn IIT PhD scholar's social media post highlighted the steep cost of living in Delhi-NCR, estimating a minimal monthly expense of Rs 85,000...