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Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...- 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...
- 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...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own...' - life lessons on discipline, responsibility, leadership and why taking care of yourself comes first by the King of MacedonQuote of the day by Alexander the Great: His timeless wisdom emphasizes self-care as the bedrock of all success. He argued that neglecting ...
- History's most famous Halley's comet may need a new name, and the real discoverer was a monk nobody ever heard ofHalley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery from nearly 1,0...
- In 1978, a routine roadwork project in Mexico City exposed a colossal Aztec monument hidden beneath the streets for centuriesRoutine work in Mexico City unearthed a massive stone carving of the goddess Coyolxauhqui. This find in 1978 proved crucial. It led to exte...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by...'Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great, a Macedonian king, built one of the ancient world's largest empires before ag...
- Quote of the day by Diogenes: “Alexander the Great found the philosopher looking attentively at a pile of human bones. Diogenes explained, ‘I am searching for the...” Did an ancient Greek philosopher reveal humanity’s greatest enduring lesson after humiliating the world’s most powerful conqueror with a timeless warning about death, equality, ego, wealth, and the illusion of superiority that still shapes modern society today?Quote of the day by Diogenes is rapidly gaining attention across philosophy readers. The ancient Greek philosopher shocked Alexander the Gr...
- Quote of the day by Julius Caesar: 'In war, events of importance are the result of...' – the dictator of Roman Empire reveals how small actions can shape big outcomes in war and lifeQuote of the day by Julius Caesar: His words remind us that small actions can have major consequences. His insights from war and politics r...
- What Archaeologists Found Inside a 1,400-Year-Old Tomb in Oaxaca Is Changing How Much We KnowA remarkably preserved Zapotec tomb, dating back to 600 AD, has been unearthed in Mexico's Oaxaca mountains. Featuring an owl sculpture gua...
- SC declines urgent hearing of plea against 'chadar' offering by PM at Ajmer SharifThe Supreme Court has refused an urgent hearing for a plea challenging the Prime Minister's ceremonial offering at the Ajmer Dargah. Petiti...
- Chess, a chequered Islamic past & present: Banned by Taliban, backed by Saudi as it hosts its debut WCThe Taliban recently suspended chess in Afghanistan. Chess faced bans previously due to religious concerns. Ironically, Islamic world has a...
- Big and final insult to Benjamin Netanyahu? Biden picks up anti-Israel book during Black Friday shopping, author says 'it's too late'During Black Friday shopping, President Joe Biden was spotted holding a highly controversial book that critiques Israel's establishment as ...
- Crown jewel carries weight of UK's colonial pastThe Koh-i-Noor diamond, a 106-carat gem that is part of Britain's crown jewels, has been back on public display after initially being absen...
- Kohinoor display gets 'transparent' makeover at Tower of LondonThe Kohinoor diamond, claimed by India, will be displayed at the Tower of London's new exhibition, contextualising its colonial history in ...
- Archaeologists attempt to solve the mystery of Spain's 'skeleton cave'Skeletons of six young men were found in a cave on Spain's Gran Canaria Island. The skeletons were found face down with their hands tied.
- Putin and Lukashenko did not discuss placement of strategic nuclear weaponsBelarus’ President, Alexander Lukashenko, announced that intercontinental nuclear missiles could be placed on its soil if the need arose. H...
- Kohinoor to be cast as 'symbol of conquest' in new Tower of London displayThe display will culminate in the Treasury, the vault that protects most of the Crown Jewels collection, comprising over 100 objects in tot...
- Archaeologists unearth colourful pre-Hispanic tombs with striking murals dated 2000 years, in south MexicoThe murals mostly depict scenes from battlegrounds. They are reportedly well-preserved.
- Japan's World War II film idol Rikoran dies at 94Japanese film idol Yoshiko Yamaguchi, who was known as Rikoran and symbolized Japan's dreams of Asian conquest, has died at age 94.
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