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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicRome

Topic: Rome

Greek hero in Kolhapur, Indian statue in Pompeii—how art, trade, beliefs transcended borders

At the lecture, titled Beyond Boundaries, historian Romila Thapar revealed that the pepper tree travelled from India’s west coast all the way to Rome, and attracted many Romans.

Working out to music is a 2,000-year-old habit—Ancient Greeks & Romans had playlists too

In one vase painting from the 5th century BCE, a group of athletes trains while a musician plays the aulos, a type of ancient pipe instrument.

Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too—and created economic problems

Tariffs of 25% in ancient Rome led to the rise of black markets—a potential challenge for the Trump administration too.

Phryge, the friendly Paris Olympics 2024 mascot, has a history dating back to Greece & Rome

The Phrygian symbol upon which the mascot is based has a fraught global history that challenges the narrative of freedom and unity the Olympics and its French hosts want to tell.

Rome summit to focus on sustainable innovation to meet climate, health & nutrition goals

Held by European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability & UN International Fund for Agricultural Development, summit to showcase firms & groups working towards sustainability.

Soup thrown at Van Gogh painting in Rome climate change protest

The stunt directed at "The Sower" was carried out on Friday by 4 women from the group Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) who shouted slogans against global warming & fossil fuels.

PM Modi meets Pope Francis at Vatican, invites him to visit India

Modi discussed a wide range of issues with the Pope, aimed at making the planet better by fighting climate change and removing poverty during their first-ever one-on-one meeting.

Afghanistan crisis can not be seen in isolation, says PM Modi in Italy

PM Modi said any form of intimidation or threat that would emerge out of Afghanistan is something that the international community would have to watch out very carefully for.

On Camera

Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.