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One detail in a 248-year-old notebook changed everything for music historiansA forgotten Mozart manuscript, containing seven short pieces for flute and harp, has been discovered in a 248-year-old notebook. Curators r...26 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST- In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- A major discovery in Denmark is changing what we thought we knew about VikingsA vast textile production site unearthed in Denmark is challenging the traditional image of Vikings as mere barbarians. Spanning over a mil...26 Jun, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
- Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Jeremy Doku rejoins Belgium squad after birth of son, receives warm welcome from teammatesBelgium's Jeremy Doku has returned to the World Cup squad in Washington after a brief absence for the birth of his son, Praise. Teammates w...24 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- 'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliner...24 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Lost for 700 years, one of the Seven Wonders is emerging from the sea again as 22 giant blocks help solve a 2,000-year-old mysteryA significant discovery is bringing the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria back to light. Archaeologists have recovered 22 massive stone bl...23 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day from American actor Jesse Eisenberg, who donated his kidney to a complete stranger: 'I feel slightly more comfortable in my own skin. In some ways I have balanced the scale...'; lessons on how giving back to society can help us grow, from The Social Network starActor Jesse Eisenberg, known for his roles in "The Social Network" and "Zombieland," shared his profound experience donating a kidney. He r...23 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible f...22 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Give evil nothing to oppose and it will...' - Ancient Chinese philosopher's timeless wisdom on the power of peace over conflictAncient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism, offers timeless wisdom on living in harmony with nature. His teachings, primarily f...22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objectsNCERT's decision to censor the 'Dancing Girl' statue sparked a debate on objectification, leading the author to reflect on how we perceive ...21 Jun, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 1947, after Partition, many who came to Delhi with little to their name survived on this dish; today, it is the city’s most-loved breakfastDelhi's beloved chole bhature owes its rise to the 1947 Partition. Punjabi refugees, rebuilding lives in the capital, found sustenance in t...21 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive powerDonald Trump's second term is marked by unchecked power, according to a new book. He is actively considering successors like J.D. Vance and...19 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
- In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...17 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Louvre museum 'running out of steam', says new directorThe Louvre museum is struggling to find funding to upgrade its ageing facilities, its new director said Wednesday, following a litany of pr...17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
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