Dr. King, who led the fight against racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent resistance, remains the only non-president to have a federal holiday named in his honour. Martin Luther King, Jr., gesturing with right fist while delivering speech at Girard College, Philadelphia, on Aug. 3 1965. The life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev.

In Gautam Buddh Nagar, all schools—including government, private, and board-affiliated institutions—will operate from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting January 19, 2026, due to dense fog and extreme cold, the District Education Officer announced. A commuter covered in woollen clothes rides a bike amid dense fog on a cold day, in Ghaziabad on Saturday. (ANI

Home World News German military team cuts Greenland mission short, returns after 44 hours A 15-member German military reconnaissance team completed its planned Arctic assessment in Greenland and departed after 44 hours, citing difficult weather but “important insights” for NATO security coordination. By CNBCTV18.com  January 18, 2026, 10:37:58 PM IST (Published) (Photo Credit : A

Though there has been a marginal increase in the number of birds this time in comparison to last year, the enumerators have found two new species in the lagoon. By PTI  January 18, 2026, 10:31:03 PM IST (Published) More than 11.32 lakh birds of over 196 species were sighted during a mid-winter census carried out

Home Energy News World needs four times more investment in clean fuel to meet climate goals: WEF World Economic Forum urges quadrupling clean fuel investment to 100 billion dollars yearly by 2030, with Davos 2026 focusing on energy security, affordability and sustainability. By CNBCTV18.com  January 18, 2026, 10:21:13 PM IST (Updated) Meeting the global “energy

Home Auto News Overdrive: Mahindra XUV7OO rebranded as 7XO; Bajaj launches Chetak C2501 at ₹91,399 Overdrive has reviewed the new Mahindra 7XO, which replaces the XUV7OO with updated styling, features, and technology. The show also tested the Bajaj Chetak C2501, launched at ₹91,399, making it cheaper than the previous base model. Both vehicles were covered

Home India News Vande Bharat Sleeper flagged off: Features, route, timings and more India’s first sleeper Vande Bharat train between Howrah and Kamakhya has been flagged off. Here’s what makes it different, its timings, fares, and how it will help travellers. By CNBC-TV18  January 18, 2026, 10:18:34 PM IST (Published) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on

At least for now, Wall Street doesn’t seem enthusiastic about Spotify’s latest U.S. price increases. During Thursday’s trading, the company’s stock (NYSE: SPOT) parted with 4% of its value and, in the process, reduced its year-over-year growth to 3.5%. We broke down those stateside price bumps (plus adjustments in Estonia and Latvia) soon after their

A nighttime shot of Busan, where the Korea Exchange is headquartered. Photo Credit: Wade Lee Ahead of BTS’ mega-tour blowout – and with their company’s stock price up more than 50% from mid-January 2025 – Hybe execs are exercising $3.5 million worth of stock options. Technically, the multimillion-dollar stock options appeared to enter the media

Photo Credit: Sarah Louise Bennett for Eurovision (EBU) Eurovision is going on tour across Europe this summer for its 70th anniversary, bringing together iconic performers from across the contest’s legacy. To celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest’s 70th anniversary, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced the first official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour, set to

Photo Credit: Markus Spiske Fans are outraged by a huge portion of seats for BTS’ shows in Seoul being marked as “restricted view,” despite promises of 360-degree enhanced views. BTS had no sooner announced their reunion and world tour than fans had multiple panic-inducing moments. It can be hard enough just to secure tickets for

The Yarra River in Southbank, Australia. Photo Credit: Pierre-Henry Soria Following a multiyear rate-setting showdown, Australia’s commercial radio broadcasters will begin paying nearly 40% more for the use of recordings. Australia’s Copyright Tribunal finalized this licensing-rate hike in a mid-December decision, and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) today “acknowledged” the development. At a

Sometimes the world feels heavy, and it’s easy to forget how much small acts can matter. These real moments show how empathy, love, compassion, and kindness show up in everyday situations—often when no one is watching. They’re simple, honest reminders that even quiet choices can make a real difference. A food delivery person brought my order to the wrong house, and by the time I figured

Talking honestly at work is supposed to help. But sometimes, being open about how you’re really feeling can change more than you expect. This is what happened after our reader decided to speak up about burnout. Hi, Bright Side! I hadn’t planned to say anything. I’d been exhausted for months, but I told myself that was normal. Everyone was busy. Everyone was tired. Admitting

In a world that can sometimes feel harsh and unfair, small acts of kindness can make a big difference. The stories in this article show how compassion, patience, and caring for others can create powerful, lasting moments—even when life seems against us. Each story is a reminder that choosing kindness is never wasted and that even in difficult times, good hearts can shine through. My stepsister

Hi, dear Bright Side team! I’d been at the company for five years. I trained new hires, handled the most complex tasks, and covered gaps whenever someone quit. I wasn’t getting raises anymore, but I assumed loyalty still meant something. Then a new hire joined my team. He was friendly, eager, and clearly underpaid—or so I thought. During small talk, he casually mentioned his salary