Culture

There is no scientific basis for the seven-day week — unlike days, months, and years, which are tied to the Earth’s rotation, the moon’s cycle, and the Earth’s orbit around the Sun — the week appears to come entirely from ancient Mesopotamian religious tradition, in a piece of structure that has organized the human workforce for roughly 4,000 years

Quote of the day by Sushmita Sen: ‘Don't antagonise your voice, make it compassionate’

Quote of the day by Jackie Chan: “Life will knock us down, but we can choose whether or not to stand back up…”

Experts explain the difference between a Black Moon, Micro Moon, and Super New Moon

The hidden purpose of the Empire State Building’s soaring spire

‘I’m still figuring it out’: IIT grad earning ₹70 LPA leaves entrepreneur stunned with honest reply

Quote of the day by Ariana Grande: ‘We should be able to be happy and not be classified as corny or cringe…’

The UK’s 100 greatest paintings outside London

'Europeans say hello, Indians don't': Woman in Germany shares observation about Indians abroad

7 benefits of donating a copper pot, according to Vastu Shastra

Unveiling The Mystery: Why Rabbits And Eggs Became The Iconic Symbols Of Easter Celebration

Quote of the Day by English novelist Charlotte Brontë — ‘Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity’

Northern Sri Lanka's oldest confirmed settlement reshapes what archaeologists thought about early island life

See America's Most Spoken Languages By State (After English and Spanish)

Gender discrimination continues as CHR seeks stronger govt protection

Delhiwale: Thank God, it’s summer again

The story of Delhi’s DDA vision

Neha Sinha: “Your life is less rich if you’ve never known what a firefly is”

‘Leaving on time is normal’: Indian woman in Australia reveals 6 workplace culture differences

Indian man asks for water in Japanese village, ends up having lunch with elderly couple: ‘I just asked for water’