2026

When Theodore Roosevelt went camping: The trip that helped establish a vast national park A three-day camping trip in Yosemite became one of the most famous excursions in America’s conservation history. In May 1903, Theodore Roosevelt went camping in Yosemite with naturalist John Muir. The two hiked, caught cold weather on the last night of…

AI representation/ChatGPT A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant has sold years of his civil services preparation material to a kabadiwala for Rs 464 after three consecutive Mains attempts and a failed Prelims this year. The books included the NCERTs he started with, Laxmikanth, his first test papers, mock tests and handwritten notes. For years, they had been…

If you’ve been trying to figure out when is Milad-un-Nabi going to be celebrated in 2026, you’re not alone. Figuring out exact dates for Islamic holidays can feel like a moving target because everything revolves around the moon. But if you’re trying to plan ahead for work, travel, or family get-togethers, here’s the lowdown on…

You pick up a packet of milk or paneer from the refrigerator and notice something odd: the normally flat pack looks inflated, tight or balloon-like. The expiry date is still days away, so is it actually safe to eat? The short answer: a visibly swollen or puffed packet is a warning sign and is best…

Image Courtesy: The Washington Post A family heirloom that had survived a dangerous journey out of the then-Soviet Union nearly a century ago ended up at the bottom of a New York garbage pile. For Victor, 45, letting it disappear was not an option. His wife Susanna had accidentally thrown two rings into the trash…