An eye-catching painting of three women from the royal family of Mysore was painted by Irish painter Thomas Hickey. The oil on canvas painting dates back to 1805. But what makes this portrait intriguing is that the woman painted on the right was princess Devajammani, wife mahraja Krishnaraja Wadiyar III. She became the face of the vaccine against smallpox.

An individual known as X raised a query directed at those transitioning from residing with their parents to independent living arrangements. In a post dated April 16, Tushar Mehta articulated his curiosity regarding the advantages individuals derive from living apart from their parents.

A clip of a woman police officer dancing on a Bhojpuri song at a railway station platform has taken social media by storm, capturing the hearts of viewers across the country. In the clip, her infectious energy shines through, serving as a reminder that joy can be found even in the busiest of places.

"Avatar Biryani," this avant-garde creation, has sparked both curiosity and controversy with its unconventional twist on a beloved classic. The dish, showcased in a viral video, features a vibrant blue hue courtesy of blue-coloured ghee-infused rice, a departure from the traditional saffron-infused variety.

A protest against the caste system, which barred them from entering places of worship and using community wells, led to the formation of the Ramnami Samaj movement by a section of people belonging to the scheduled caste in the 19th century. The members of the Ramnami community started tattooing the name of lord Ram on their body.

Chennai Super Kings opener Devon Conway has been officially ruled out of IPL 2024 due to his injury as the development came on Thursday (April 18th). As a result, the defending champions have roped in England seamer Richard Gleeson for the remaining matches and will join at a base price of INR 50 lakh.

An X user, who had wrongly implied that Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra was mocking Dubai after the city was hit with heavy rainfall, eventually realised his mistake and withdrew his remarks on Wednesday, April 17. "I am glad you subsequently retracted your comment implying that I was mocking Dubai, Sanjiv," Anand Mahindra wrote after the user withdrew his comments.

In a major goof-up, a law firm in London ended up granting divorce to the wrong couple, after a mix-up in their names. The law firm, Vardags, which claims to have the 'best divorce lawyers mistakenly submitted a final divorce order for them instead of another couple, who also had similar surnames.

The Russian Republic of Chechnya recently announced a ban on beats that were either too fast or too slow. This has come out as a bizarre move making people react to it. "Banning music at all is absolutely insane," said an internet user, while another commented, "Before you render your mix, gotta make sure you're Chechen-compatible (sic)."

On April 12, an Australian man broke the previous record of 99 pubs with his stunning count of 120. He inked his name in the prestigious records for "the most pubs visited in 24 hours" by an individual. His name is David Clarkson. Reportedly, the retired man has been bar hopping since he was 17.