French proverb of the day: ‘If youth but knew, if old age but could’ – a lesson on wisdom and the timing of lifeLife's lessons often arrive after opportunities have passed us by. Young people possess energy but may lack the wisdom to guide them. Older...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
In 1986, Scottish ecologist Alan Watson Featherstone pledged to restore the Caledonian forest; volunteers later helped plant 1 million native treesAlan Watson Featherstone promised to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian forest in 1986. His initiative, Trees for Life, began planting n...
01 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is open for trekking: How it was British mountaineers who ‘discovered’ this UNESCO Himalayan paradiseThe Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open for trekking. Spread across 87 sq km, it is h...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by India’s bard Rabindranath Tagore: ‘The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough’; life lessons on being mindful and appreciating small joys in life from Nobel Prize-winning poetIn one of his iconic poem, India’s bard Rabindranath Tagore had expressed that life is finite, but even though death is inevitable and can ...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Leafing through a menuMenus offer a delightful journey through potential dining experiences. Each description sparks imagination and conjures delicious aromas an...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
French Proverb of the Day: “You cannot be very smart if you… — Life lessons on human nature, mistakes, experience, learning and why experience is the best teacherFrench Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “You cannot be very smart if you have never done anything foolish.” The saying reflects...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'It’s those ugly caterpillars that turn into beautiful butterflies after...' - motivational life lessons on patience, reaching your full potential, resilience, why today's struggles don't define tomorrow's success and why growth takes time and patienceAfrican proverb of the day: Personal growth unfolds gradually over time and experience. Difficult seasons prepare individuals for future op...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Ships transiting via Bab el-Mandeb strait at highest in a week, data showsThirty-seven commodity ships passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, a notable increase. Only a few vessels transited the Strai...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Psychology says people who constantly look for signs from the universe are just trying to make sense of the uncertain worldPeople who frequently look for signs from the universe are engaging in normal mental processes that help humans understand uncertainty and ...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Defence startup D-Propulse demonstrates India's first indigenous 5 kN air-breathing detonation engineD-Propulse successfully demonstrated India's first indigenous 5 kN air-breathing RDE. This engine uses pressure-gain combustion for improve...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
In 1999, Oregon engineer Bruce Campbell bought a retired Boeing 727, moved it into a forest, and turned its cabin into his homeBruce Campbell transformed a retired Boeing 727 into his unique home. He purchased the aircraft for about one hundred thousand dollars. The...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2026: Sajan Prakash, Aryan Nehra finish eighth in swimming finals; Swatik Patil fifth in para eventSajan Prakash and Aryan Nehra finished eighth in their respective swimming finals. Swatik Patil secured fifth place in the para swimming 10...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
India set for action-packed day at Commonwealth Games; Here's what's in store todayIndian athletes continue their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow today. Several athletes will compete in finals across athletics ...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Psychology explains why spending money on experiences makes people happier than buying things, and what decades of research revealPsychological research indicates experiences provide more lasting happiness than material goods. Experiences become part of our identity, u...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Kriti Sanon birthday today: How an engineering student became Shah Rukh Khan's co-star and co-founded a company with ₹400 crore in salesKriti Sanon celebrates her 36th birthday, marking a successful career transition. She transitioned from engineering to acting and then laun...
27 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule India Today (July 27): Sarvesh Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar, others hope to bag more medals for India today; check schedule hereIndia's Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign enters a crucial phase on Monday. Athletes will compete across multiple disciplines as athletics e...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Psychology says people who manage to keep patience delaying instant gratification often lead healthy, productive and successful lifeMarshmallow Experiment explored children's ability to delay gratification. Children who waited for a second marshmallow showed better life ...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST