Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Psychology says adults who keep the gas tank perpetually above half aren't overcautious; their body learned in childhood that running low meant something bad was coming, and topping it up is a promise they still keepMany people exhibit safety behaviors, such as always filling their car's gas tank. This habit stems from past scarcity and anxiety, not cur...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
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...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Before you plan a wildlife nature vacation, check the list of 6 national parks closing from JulyPlanning a jungle safari this season requires careful attention to park closures. Many of India's popular wildlife destinations, including ...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'When you don't have anybody to take care of you, then you could go...' - motivational lessons on self-reliance, personal growth and how to take charge of your own life by Oscar-winning actress of Silver Linings PlaybookQuote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: Her quote emphasizes the dual paths of independence: unchecked freedom or self-parenting through dis...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Quote of the day by French philosopher Albert Camus: ‘In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer’Life's tough times often reveal our greatest strengths. French writer Albert Camus shared a powerful quote about finding an 'invincible sum...
31 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mona Lisa maker Leonardo da Vinci: 'Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity…' What the legendary polymath warned centuries ago about how inaction slowly destroys the human mindQuote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s greatest thinkers, shared a powerful message about the dangers o...
25 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: 'Don’t marry until you’ve stopped loving the woman you’ve chosen, until you see her clearly, otherwise...' - The dark reality of love and marriage explored by the legendary Russian novelistRussian author Leo Tolstoy continues to spark debate through a memorable quote of the day from his novel War and Peace, where Prince Andrei...
22 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver...' - Former French Emperor’s thought-provoking lessonQuote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, hailing from the scenic island of Corsica, journeyed from modest roots to the h...
22 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
20 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Big risks and rewards in upcoming IPOs at SpaceX, OpenAI, AnthropicWall Street anticipates a wave of massive IPOs, led by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, each aiming for trillion-dollar valuations. These meg...
17 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Lying is not only saying what isn't true. It is also, in fact especially, saying more than...' - Nobel Prize winner and The Stranger author reveals psychology behind why people lie and hide true feelings and emotionsQuote of the day by Albert Camus: His quote highlights that lying extends beyond simple falsehoods, often involving exaggerating emotions o...
14 May, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
He walked into the woods at 20 and remained hidden for 27 years: The unbelievable story of America’s ‘Ghost of the Woods’ and how he survivedA man vanished into Maine's woods in 1986, living undetected for 27 years by stealing from cabins. Christopher Knight, dubbed 'The Ghost of...
13 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Uber Q1 revenue rises 14%, slightly misses estimates; forecasts strong Q2 bookingsUber's Q1 revenue rose 14% year-over-year, slightly missing expectations, but the company's shares climbed on a strong forecast. This outlo...
06 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Quote of the day from American author Margaret Mead: ‘Children must be taught how to think, not what to think’.Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead's legacy emphasizes teaching children to think critically, not what to think. Her research in Samoa a...
03 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by ‘A Game of Thrones’ author George R. R. Martin: ‘When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone…’George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" powerfully illustrates that collective strength, embodied by the "pack," is crucial during l...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.08 AM IST