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In 1973, an excavator pulled out a pile of soggy wood chips and discovered the world's oldest birthday invitation |

In 1973, an excavator pulled out a pile of soggy wood chips and discovered the world’s oldest birthday invitation |

Tablet 291, the world’s oldest known birthday invitation, written around 100 AD by Claudia Severa to her friend Sulpicia Lepidina. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine yourself as an archaeologist digging through thick, black mud at a Roman fort in northern England, and you find what looks exactly like a handful of wet wood shavings. Most…

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Largest underwater flag and human stack in Andaman set to break Guinness World Record at Swaraj Dweep; here’s what travellers need to know |

Largest underwater flag and human stack in Andaman set to break Guinness World Record at Swaraj Dweep; here’s what travellers need to know |

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are preparing for an unusual global spotlight this weekend. Two underwater world record attempts are planned at Swaraj Dweep, also known as Havelock Island. One involves a massive Indian flag being unfurled beneath the sea. The other focuses on forming a human stack underwater, reaching a notable height. The events…

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Word of the day: Magniloquent |

Word of the day: Magniloquent |

Word of the day: Magniloquent (Image generated via Google Gemini) At times, the way something is expressed can sound far more exaggerated than the actual message. Some people tend to use grand or overly dramatic words to make their ideas seem more important or impactful than they truly are. This style of speaking or writing,…

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Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: “People do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility and most people are frightened of responsibility.” |

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: “People do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility and most people are frightened of responsibility.” |

Sigmund Freud (Image source: Wikipedia) Many people think that freedom is one of the best things about being human. People from different cultures and societies have fought, argued, and even fought to get it. But the idea of freedom is not as simple as it seems. It is not just about being able to make…

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5 Plants that can be deadly for your pet dog

5 Plants that can be deadly for your pet dog

Dogs are curious chewers, and our homes and yards are full of pretty plants that can quickly attract trouble if left unchecked and unnoticed. We’ve all had that heart-stopping moment watching our pup eye the greenery, but it’s our job and responsibility, to keep them safe from silent dangers lurking in pots and gardens. Some…

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Meet Apurva Shrivastava: Indian-origin engineer who turned a ‘missed call’ idea into $1 billion AI startup

Meet Apurva Shrivastava: Indian-origin engineer who turned a ‘missed call’ idea into $1 billion AI startup

In the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley, where billions are poured into chatbots and generative art, Apurva Shrivastava and Tyson Chen decided to look where few tech founders go: the local HVAC company. That decision has officially paid off. Their startup, ‘Avoca’, has reached a $1 billion valuation following a $125 million funding round led…

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Supriya Karnik reveals why she never married at 51: ‘I wanted marriage at 25–26, today I don’t need romance for companionship’ |

Supriya Karnik reveals why she never married at 51: ‘I wanted marriage at 25–26, today I don’t need romance for companionship’ |

Supriya Karnik, who has worked extensively across Hindi, Marathi, and South cinema as well as television, has opened up about her decision to remain unmarried. At 51, the actress says there isn’t a single, definitive reason behind it. ‘There is no right or wrong person’ Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Supriya said, “There is no fixed…

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