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Why Aparigraha is Jainism's most relevant lesson todayJain philosophy teaches that nothing remains permanent, urging detachment from material possessions. This principle of Aparigraha aimed to ...- Japan closed a century-old prison in 2017; its cellblocks have now become a luxury hotel where guests pay to sleep behind the original wallsHOSHINOYA Nara Prison, previously the Nara Juvenile Prison in Japan, has transformed into a luxury hotel that embraces and preserves its hi...
- In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...
- The end of the ticket is only the beginningAt Atlassian's latest leadership roundtable, CIOs, CTOs and engineering heads across automotive, retail, fintech, and logistics spoke about...
- Pakistan's decades-old Kashmir story starts coming apart in PoKProtests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir challenge Islamabad's long-held narrative. Pakistani forces faced accusations of killing dozens of de...
- From Cyclone to Conglomerate: How a former army officer from Odisha built a British business empireA 1999 Super Cyclone and Kargil War shaped Arun Kar's early resolve. He joined the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery after a demanding se...
- Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial pastAdani Ports is evaluating the acquisition of a controlling stake in UK's Associated British Ports (ABP) in a deal valued at nearly $10 bill...
- Quote of the Day by German Jewish philosopher Walter Benjamin: 'The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as...'- Inspiring life lessons on memory, past and why some moments can never be recreated by the man of lettersWalter Benjamin believed memories appear in brief flashes and cannot be perfectly recalled. His insights offer lessons on appreciating mean...
- Apollo Micro Systems shortlisted by IAF for indigenous prescision range extension kit programmeApollo Micro Systems has been selected by the Indian Air Force to develop the Indigenous Precision Range Extension Kit (IPREK), a defence s...
- The Nilekani panel must rethink how India tests studentsThe committee should use the paper leak crisis as an opportunity to rethink India's entire public examination architecture—from NTA's role ...
- Study abroad is getting harder & India is getting smarter about itNew US immigration rules, rising costs and tighter visa pathways are reshaping the study-abroad equation for Indian students. As global uni...
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery...'- Inspiring life lessons on self-mastery, curiosity, and the joy of learning by the Renaissance genius known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last SupperQuote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci's life exemplifies a Renaissance man's diverse talents and curiosity. His famous q...
- Hindu outfit's plan to install Shiva Lingam near Adina Mosque, rekindles mandir-masjid debate in West BengalA Hindu group plans to install a Shiva Lingam near the Adina Mosque in Malda. This action reignites claims that the mosque stands on temple...
- Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to...” — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, creativity, generosity, success, personal growth, and how sharing your gift can transform your life and the world by the Spanish artist who redefined modern artToday's Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso is more than a famous saying. It is a practical guide for modern life. “The meaning of life is to...
- These 4 birth months are most likely solo travel enthusiasts, according to astrologyAstrology suggests four birth months favor independent travel adventures. February-born individuals seek curiosity and unique cultural expe...
- How did 1 roadside stone inspire a world-famous palace? In 1879, a French postman spent 10,000 days turning a chance discovery into one of the world's most extraordinary handmade wondersIn 1879, a French postman noticed an oddly shaped stone during his daily mail route. Instead of leaving it behind, he carried it home. That...
- For 40 years, a Sicilian immigrant dug an underground California world, carving 65 rooms, tunnels, and fruit gardens beneath FresnoBaldassare Forestiere built an underground complex in Fresno to escape summer heat. He dug approximately sixty-five rooms and gardens by ha...
- In 1879, a French postman began pocketing odd stones he found on his mail route, and over the next 33 years, he built an entire fantasy palace by hand, alone, stone by stoneA French mail carrier named Ferdinand Cheval secretly built an elaborate palace over thirty-three years. He began this monumental task afte...
- Gilmore Girls' original Ontario home is up for sale after 24 years and fans can own Lorelai and Rory's first TV house. Here's how much it costsThe house used as Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's home in the pilot episode is now for sale. This historic property is located in Unionville, Ma...
- PM Modi to virtually inaugurate 13 redeveloped railway stations in Madhya Pradesh on July 17The stations in MP include Sanchi, Vidisha, Ashoknagar and Shivpuri under the Bhopal division, and Beohari of the Jabalpur division within ...
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