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Independence Day 2024: Theme, history, PM Modi's address and guest list
India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, with the theme ‘Viksit Bharat.’ Prim…
4th of July is celebrated as US Independence Day: Know the history and significance
The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is a major holiday in the United States. It commem…
India's Independence Day celebrated with fervour across New York City
New York City celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with various events, showcasing strong bilat…
PTI
Modi delivers longest ever Independence Day speech by an Indian PM
His longest I-day speech before Thursday was 96 minutes in 2016 while his shortest speech was in 20…
PTI
Plan the perfect August 2024 long weekend: Getaways from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru
In August 2024, there are some exciting long weekends thanks to holidays like Independence Day, Rak…
Fabric of a nation: Sustaining India's handloom legacy in modern times
The industry is largely unorganised, and the wages are shockingly low. 67% of handloom workers are …
22,000-year-old artifacts could rewrite ancient human history in North America
Archaeologists debate when the first humans arrived in the Americas. Controversial 22,000-year-old …
Jenny McGrath
Families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims call for planemaker to be fined $25 billion for 'deadliest corporate crime in US history'
An attorney for 15 of the victims' families said the amount was "legally justified and clearly appr…
Pete Syme
History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
MrBeast is closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, and is likely to overtake it with eas…
Lindsay Dodgson
A dreamy tropical paradise - your ultimate Mauritius travel guide!
Mauritius, a tropical island haven Located in the Indian Ocean, beckons travelers with its turquois…
Neighborhoods have really dumb names these days
In today's edition, we're looking at a roundup of our top stories — including why cities on the ris…
Matt Turner,Jordan Parker Erb
Katchatheevu: All you need to know about the latest political hotspot’s history, significance, current issues and more
The contentious issue surrounding Katchatheevu, a tiny island relinquished to Sri Lanka by the Indi…
35 of the most influential hip-hop songs in music history
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Business Insider made a playlist of the genre's most …
Callie Ahlgrim
See the $10M New Orleans mansion with a grisly past that lured a potential new buyer in less than a day
The house in NOLA's French Quarter, which actor Nicolas Cage once owned until he didn't pay taxes, …
Maria Noyen
I work at Microsoft and didn't realize how evil tech can be until I had kids. Here's how I limit their screen use to 1 hour a day.
A Big Tech employee said even he's worried about how technology is impacting his children. Here's h…
Charissa Cheong
Commonwealth history, evolution from the British Empire, and why countries still fight for independence from royal rule
The Commonwealth, an association of former British colonies, has faced criticism for its imperialis…
Yoonji Han
Independence Day 2023: Here are a few inspirational quotes to celebrate India’s freedom
India secured its independence on 15 August 1947, which ended about 200 years of oppressive foreign…
PM Narendra Modi applauds Indian contingent at 2020 Tokyo Olympics in his Independence Day speech
In his 88-minute address, the Prime Minister made a pointed reference to the way the Olympics ha…
How King Charles eats and exercises to stay healthy as the oldest living king in British history
As the oldest person to become king in British history, King Charles sticks to a largely plant-base…
Samantha Grindell
20 vintage photos of Fourth of July celebrations that will make you nostalgic
For centuries, the holiday has been celebrated with barbecues, fireworks, parades, and concerts. Ho…