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Green Energy
IRENA Council Convenes Amidst UN Secretary General’s Call for Urgent Climate Action
The two-day meeting gathers representatives from 105 countries in Abu Dhabi to discuss renewable energy investments and partnerships and explore best practices in energy planning. Abu Dhabi, United Arab…
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Today in History
Unmasking a Legend: The Story of David Trimble
David Trimble (15 October 1944 – 25 July 2022) was a Northern Irish politician. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Today in History
17 June in Indian and World History
17 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 17 June is the birth anniversary of Kailash Nath Katju, Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, and Leander…
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Offbeat
Parisian Protest Takes Unconventional Turn: A ‘Defecation Flashmob’ Planned in Response to Seine Cleanup
Paris, June 6, 2024 — In a move reminiscent of the French Revolution, Parisians have announced a ‘defecation flashmob’ or ‘poop protest’ set for June 23, 2024. This audacious demonstration…
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Indian History
25 July in Indian and World History
25 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 25 July is the birth anniversary of Acharya Parshuram Chaturvedi, Somnath Chatterjee, and Harsimrat Kaur…
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International
Notable Guests at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swearing-in Ceremony
New Delhi, June 8, 2024 — The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers, following the General Elections 2024, is set for June 9,…
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World History
Anniversary of Denmark Constitution Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Denmark Constitution Day, also known as Grundlovsdag, is a national holiday in Denmark that commemorates the signing of the Danish Constitution on June 5, 1849. It is observed in Denmark…
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Art & Culture
The Life and Works of Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade
Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade (12 July 1863 – 31 December 1926), popularly known as Itihasacharya Rajwade, was a historian, scholar, writer, commentator, and orator from Maharashtra, India. He composed a famous…
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Featured
Starlink Brings Internet to Remote Tribe. They Get Hooked to Porn
Elon Musk’s efforts to bring internet access to a secluded Amazonian tribe have backfired, according to tribal elders who blame social media and pornography for tearing the community apart. Nine…
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World History
Celebrating the Life and Music of Oliver De Coque
Oliver De Coque (14 April 1947 – 20 June 2008) whose real name was Oliver Sunday Akanite, was a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter.
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International
‘Bloodbath’, ‘bullseye’, ‘America’s Hitler’: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and incendiary?
Hugh Breakey, Griffith University In the wake of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, there were calls from both sides of US politics, as well as internationally,…
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Featured
Karl Ferdinand Braun: Innovating the Pathways of Wireless Communication
Karl Ferdinand Braun (6 June 1850 – 20 April 1918) was a German electrical engineer, inventor, and physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909. Life and…
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Featured
Biden out, Harris in? Why this risky, unprecedented move could be the circuit breaker the Democrats needed
President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside as the Democratic nominee in this year’s presidential election certainly had a sense of inevitability about it.
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World History
Oskar Sala: The Maestro of the Electro-Acoustic Ether
Oskar Sala (18 July 1910 – 26 February 2002) was a German composer and a pioneer of electronic music. He played an instrument called the Trautonium, an early form of…
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Today in History
Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Jean Dausset
Jean Dausset (19 October 1916 – 6 June 2009) was a French immunologist. Angus Deaton was awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. Jean Dausset was born on 19…
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