The history behind 21-cannon salute given on Independence Day
Every independence day we wake up to a beautiful ceremony by the Defence forces where… Read More
7 years ago
History
Harry Potter exhibition blends wizardry with history
LONDON: A new exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book’s publication… Read More
8 years ago
Whiff of history: Scientists sniff out the past
Inspired by the aroma of ancient paper, scientists are documenting the odours of a stately… Read More
8 years ago
China says United States should ‘brush up on’ South China Sea history
The United States needs to brush up on its history about the South China Sea,… Read More
9 years ago
Trump’s ban shameful, cruel; US has history of welcoming refugees: Sadiq Khan
LONDON: Muslim Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on Sunday termed United States President Donald Trump’s… Read More
9 years ago
Marital status, history linked to survival after stroke
NEW YORK: A person’s current marital status and past marital losses may be related to… Read More
9 years ago
Myanmar to remove Rohingya from country’s history
YANGON: Myanmar's religious affairs ministry plans to write a book that the Rohingya are not… Read More
9 years ago
Rare blue diamond goes under auction in Geneva for $17 million
GENEVA: A rare blue diamond on Wednesday sold in Geneva for just over $17 million,… Read More
9 years ago
Michael Jackson’s 58th birth anniversary today
August 29 (today) marks the 58th birth anniversary of the “The King of Pop” Michael… Read More
9 years ago
Hillary Clinton makes history as first female Democratic presidential nominee
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES: Hillary Clinton made history Tuesday by becoming the first woman to win… Read More
9 years ago
Two transgender women running for US Congress could make history
LOS ANGELES: Two transgender women have been selected by primary voters in Utah and Colorado… Read More
9 years ago
Novak Djokovic wins French Open, completes non-calendar Grand Slam
PARIS: Novak Djokovic captured a first French Open at the 12th time of asking on Sunday,… Read More
9 years ago
Bloodshed blurs Middle East borders set 100 years ago by UK-French pact
A century after Britain and France secretly mapped out a Middle East they would control upon… Read More
9 years ago
Trump has a history of questionable behaviour with women: NY Times
WASHINGTON: Interviews with dozens of women who have worked for Donald Trump or interacted with… Read More
9 years ago
Gloves on as Pakistan women boxers make history
SHILLONG: Three Pakistani women are making history this weekend as they step into the boxing… Read More
9 years ago
Scariest moments in WWE history
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), previously WWF, has been full of activity and memorable moments… Read More
10 years ago
Birmingham University comes up with 'oldest Quran' fragments
The University of Birmingham finds, what can easily be, one of the oldest fragments of… Read More
10 years ago
History never witnessed Peshawar-like incident: Kerry
SWTIZERLAND: While strongly condemning the Taliban attack on Peshawar’s Army Public School, US Secretary of… Read More
11 years ago
DDLG makes Indian history with 1000-week run in cinema
MUMBAI: It was October 1995 when the Maratha Mandir cinema first showed one of India's… Read More
11 years ago