Tobias Ellwood: I got it wrong on Afghanistan clip, says Conservative MP
Tobias Ellwood deletes a video where he said Afghanistan had been transformed under the Taliban.
2023-07-20 10:57
The Russians Didn't Just Use Pencils in Space
A longstanding urban legend goes like this: During the space race of the 1960s, NASA spent millions developing a fancy "space pen" that could be used in zero gravity ... but the Soviets just used a pencil. This story resonates with us because NASA did act
2023-07-19 22:28
Taylor Swift makes history as female artist with the most No. 1 albums
Taylor Swift is breaking records by making records.
2023-07-18 21:20
The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
2023-07-18 10:28
Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West
Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling economy.
2023-07-15 08:56
Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus
A kilo of tomatoes now costs more than a litre of petrol in the country. Here's why.
2023-07-15 08:51
12 Fascinating Facts About Barbie
For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.
2023-07-13 04:57
15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘American Gothic’
While this deceptively simple portrait has clearly captured the imagination of the nation, the story behind its creation and rise to fame makes it all the more compelling.
2023-07-13 02:52
India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff
Suumit Shah, founder of an e-commerce website, said that his firm had laid off 90% of its support staff.
2023-07-12 13:21
Is Bollywood a man’s world?
Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.
2023-07-12 05:28
Flood warning in Delhi as rains batter north India
Thousands of people living near the city's river banks have been moved to safer locations.
2023-07-11 13:49
5 Ways Catherine the Great Changed Russia
From arts and education to coups and annexations, there’s no doubt that Catherine the Great did more than history gives her credit for.
2023-07-11 03:45