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How 'Hello' Became the Universal Greeting

Explore the fascinating history of 'hello,' from its 15th-century origins to Thomas Edison's phone endorsement. Discover how this simple word conquered global communication.

Bezos's Mantra: Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History

Jeff Bezos's simple principle guided Amazon from a garage to a trillion-dollar giant. Discover how 'Work hard, have fun, make history' created a durable business culture. Read the full analysis.

Royal Purple: The Snail Dye That Cost a Fortune

Discover the incredible history of royal purple, a dye made from rare sea snails so expensive it was reserved for emperors. Explore its journey from ancient luxury to modern symbolism.

Horse Traders' Role in Islam's Diverse Indian History

Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.

The 2,500-Year History of Ice Cream Revealed

Explore the incredible 2,500-year journey of ice cream, from ancient Persian snow treats to Mughal-era kulfi and its global evolution. Discover how this frozen dessert conquered the world!

Do Natural Sugars Spike HbA1c? Doctors Answer

Leading Indian doctors clarify the impact of natural sugars on HbA1c levels in TOI's Hello, Doctor column. Get expert health guidance on diabetes and more. Send your questions now!

CID's Jai-Veeru Duo Reunites in New Thriller Series

The iconic CID duo Daya Shetty and Aditya Srivastava are back together after years in an exciting new thriller series that promises edge-of-the-seat suspense and nostalgic moments for fans.

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.

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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