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Wordle's 'Spool': The Unsung Hero of Continuity

Explore the profound history of Wordle's December 24 answer 'spool'—a word born from labour that shaped technology and reminds us of the discipline needed to preserve memory. Discover its journey from thread to tech.

Wordle's 'Spool': The Unsung Hero of Continuity & Memory

Explore the profound history of Wordle's Dec 24 answer 'spool'—a word embodying discipline, preservation, and the quiet technology that shaped civilisation. Discover its journey from thread to digital memory.

Orissa's Forgotten Famine: A Colonial Tragedy

Explore the devastating 19th century famine that ravaged Orissa, exposing colonial administrative failures and claiming countless lives in one of India's darkest historical episodes.

Karnataka Police Caps: A Colourful History

Discover the untold story behind Karnataka Police's distinctive headgear - from British-era influences to modern identity markers that tell a century of policing history.

Ahirs march against Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur film

Thousands from the Ahir community marched from Gurgaon to Delhi border, demanding renaming of Farhan Akhtar's film '120 Bahadur' and protesting historical misrepresentation of their role in 1962 war.

Ranji Trophy: Shortest Match Ever Concludes in 2 Days

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Ranji Trophy 2024 match between Assam and Services created history by becoming the shortest first-class match in India, concluding in merely two days with 32 wickets tumbling on a dramatic pitch.

India's Legal Heritage: Beyond the Manusmriti

Explore the multifaceted origins of India's legal system, moving beyond the singular Manusmriti narrative to understand how diverse traditions shaped our constitutional democracy.

Rudra Veena: Ancient Instrument of Divine Music

Discover the fascinating journey of Rudra Veena, India's most ancient string instrument that embodies spiritual enlightenment and classical music heritage through centuries.

Ghalib's Rosewater Gin: The Poet's Secret Muse

Discover the intoxicating love story between legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and his favorite cocktail - Old Tom Gin infused with rosewater. Explore how alcohol inspired his most memorable verses.

Napoleon's Army Defeated by Disease, New Study Finds

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly diseases that decimated Napoleon's army during the 1812 Russian campaign, solving a 200-year-old historical mystery about what really caused the French emperor's devastating retreat.

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