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On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish presidentUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a milita...
- Quote of the day by American music icon Billy Joel: 'I would rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints' ; lesson on how to form genuine bonds from legendary singer-songwriterBilly Joel's "Only The Good Die Young" highlights a preference for imperfect companions over self-righteous individuals. The song suggests ...
- Russian proverb of the day: 'Without hard work, one would not even get a fish out of a pond' - Life lessons on personal growth, success, and why effort is the foundation of every achievementA timeless Russian proverb talks about how real success demands effort. In today's fast-paced world, technology offers convenience but cann...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- Big yard, iron fences: Why India must chase AI sovereignty nowThe expanding limitations on advanced AI technologies in America underline a pivotal change in the landscape of global tech commerce. This ...
- Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
- On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
- To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
- Nobody can dictate terms to us: Putin defiant against US pressure over 'brotherly' India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded India's strong ties with Moscow. He described the relationship as "brotherly" and "trust-based." Pu...
- On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
- Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
- OTT releases this week: From Akshay Kumar’s Jolly LLB 3 to Nicolas Cage’s Spider Noir, 8 new movies and shows you can enjoy on Netflix, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstarThis week's digital releases offer a diverse cinematic experience, from Akshay Kumar's legal comedy 'Jolly LLB 3' to the Malayalam romantic...
- An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no jokeThe "Enhanced Games" in Las Vegas allows athletes to use performance enhancers, aiming to challenge mainstream sports' anti-doping efforts ...
- Google co-founder Sergey Brin donates $500,000 to fight overpaid CEO tax: 'fled socialism with my family in 1979...'Google co-founder Sergey Brin has stepped into San Francisco’s heated tax debate with a USD 500,000 political donation aimed at opposing a ...
- In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remainsIran is displaying its military might and training citizens in weapons handling. This show of force comes as U.S. President Donald Trump th...
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