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From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellionAn unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs ann...16 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST- From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPIThe Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, a little-known outfit with just Rs 75 cash, is now in the national spotlight. Twenty disside...15 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: ‘Never look down upon the weak. Even a tiny speck of dust can cause immense pain if it gets stuck in your eye’, what these words teach us about the dangers of arroganceKabir Das, a 15th-century mystic poet, taught that one should never oppress the weak. His proverb highlights how even a tiny speck of dust ...08 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- Fun Fact of the Day: Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't!Science offers a surprising twist on common fruits. Botanists classify bananas as berries, a category that also includes grapes and tomatoe...06 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM 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
- In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island, and more than a century later, scientists discovered an unexpected consequenceA major rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has revealed a surprising recovery of its insect life. For over a century, rats and mice dev...29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- In 1853 a kitchen complaint created a global snack obsession: How the furious chef George Speck trying to mock a customer accidentally created potato chipsPotato chips did more than become a popular snack, they helped transform the way people consumed comfort food. Before packaged chips entere...21 May, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- How a failed game became a billion-dollar office platform used by over 40 million people dailyWhen Stewart Butterfield's game Glitch failed in 2012, his team discovered their internal messaging tool solved a significant workplace com...19 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...12 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- UFO files release by Pentagon: Check full list of aliens, UAPs sightingsUFO Files: The initial release is a trove of videos, other imagery and testimony that is sure to stir more speculation among those who beli...09 May, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
- First batch of UFO files is released as Trump urges the public to draw its own conclusionsThe Pentagon has begun releasing a trove of UFO files, including videos and testimony, as President Trump emphasizes transparency. These do...08 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- Watch: German man’s 14 dogs perform conga dance to set new Guinness World RecordA German citizen, Wolfgang Lauenburger, and his 14 dogs have set a new Guinness World Record by performing conga dance.02 Feb, 2023, 10.04 PM IST
- Lower self, higher selfThis lower self may dominate us often; but it is a tiny pathetic thing. When we sit in meditation or enter into the depths within ourselves...25 Aug, 2022, 12.39 AM IST
- Heart scan can predict premature death riskA coronary artery calcification (CAC) scan is an X-ray test that looks for specks of calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries.07 Jul, 2015, 06.28 PM IST
- Anand Sharma snubs Walmart chief Scott Price, cancels meetingFinance Minister P Chidambaram had said that Walmart will be a 'speck' in India's market and its absence won't make a huge difference in th...31 Oct, 2013, 05.06 PM IST
- Walmart will be a speck in India's retail market: P ChidambaramThe US retail giant has been pitching for relaxing local sourcing norms under the foreign direct investment policy for multi-brand retail.14 Oct, 2013, 03.55 PM IST
- Is Indian rice high in pesticide residue levels?A Hamburg-based lab, Eurofins, has alleged high levels of pesticide residue in Indian rice, basmati and non basmati.16 Aug, 2010, 01.31 AM IST
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