If you go back to the 1600s, you would see miners in India discovering a rare and beautiful gemstone. This stone later became known as the Hope Diamond. When you follow its story, you move across countries and through many years of history. At first, the gem was part of a larger diamond called the…
You usually see banknotes of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, and ₹500 in daily use. Before demonetization, you also used ₹1,000 notes. Some of you may have even seen old and rare notes like ₹1, ₹2, and ₹5. After demonetization, the government introduced a new ₹500 note and a new ₹2,000 note. You might think that…
Darjeeling recently faced heavy rain and landslides, leaving hundreds of tourists and local residents stranded. If you are from Bengal, you probably know that Darjeeling is a favourite holiday spot, especially during the Durga Puja season. This tradition actually goes back to the colonial days. The quiet town that once had only a few local…
Across the United States, thousands of laws sit quietly in dusty legal books. Most are never enforced, many are long forgotten, and some are so bizarre that it is almost impossible to imagine anyone taking them seriously today. Yet on paper, they still exist. These strange rules survived not because they are useful, but because…
You may often notice that commercial airplanes do not fly straight over the Himalayas or the Pacific Ocean. Instead, they follow curved and longer-looking routes. This can make you wonder why airlines choose these paths instead of flying directly over mountains or across open oceans. The reason is not just distance. Airlines plan routes based…
CHUWI, a global technology brand known for delivering high-performance computing devices at accessible prices, today announced the AuBox X, an ultra-compact AI mini PC powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2, Lunar Lake). Designed for the emerging AI PC era, the AuBox X integrates powerful on-device AI acceleration, modern connectivity, and whisper-quiet…
Addicted By Design? A LANDMARK VICTORY A Los Angeles jury delivered an unprecedented verdict in favour of a young woman, Kaley, who sued Meta and YouTube over childhood social media addiction. Jurors concluded that Meta and Google intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed Kaley’s mental health. The court awarded her $6 million in damages, split…
Haldiram’s is a well-known Indian brand and an important part of the country’s food industry. The brand is famous for its Indian snacks, loved by people of all ages, and needs no introduction. But many people still wonder who built this multi-crore company. Haldiram’s began as a small sweet shop in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The family…
Natural Ice Cream is a well-known brand today, but it started with very humble beginnings. The story shows you that you do not need privilege to achieve your dreams. When you work hard and stay dedicated, you can succeed. Raghunandan Srinivas Kamath, the founder of Natural Ice Cream, is a great example for you. He…
