Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobilityBest proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that exp...
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He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
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Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
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African proverb of the day: 'Truth should be in love and love in...' Life lessons on honesty, relationships, human nature and why honesty and affection should be balancedAfrican proverb of the day explains the meaning of “Truth should be in love and love in truth.” The proverb shares lessons on honesty, rela...
15 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
On being triggered by a tree at EpernayTwo wars, separated by 200+ years, could not be more different on what counts
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World Elephant Day 2025: Why these giants urgently need our help; Key facts, 20 powerful slogans, and the best places in India to see themWorld Elephant Day, observed annually on August 12th, highlights the critical role elephants play in ecosystems and human heritage. These k...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
Combating climate change through afforestationRising temperatures caused by climate change have altogether decreased the world's forested regions. As the mercury climbs, trees are battl...
21 Sep, 2024, 10.00 AM IST
Best face masks for summer: Season's essential facial protectionUnveil the secret to summer beauty bliss with this curated selection of the best face masks for summer. Lightweight yet powerful, these mas...
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'Rights of nature' are being recognised overseas; In Australia, local leadership gives cause for optimismThe need to protect Australia's environment is growing more urgent, as highlighted in the State of Environment Report 2021. The concept of ...
27 Dec, 2023, 04.58 PM IST
'You don't have to be an activist': Here's how your simple actions can help protect the EarthHuman activities like pollution, climate change, deforestation, and resource depletion are posing threats to the planet's health and sustai...
05 Aug, 2023, 08.40 PM IST
Tigress Avni shot after she attacked forest staff: Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir MungantiwarThe tigress, T1, as she was known officially, was shot Friday night by sharp-shooter Asgar Ali in compartment no 149 of Borati forest .
04 Nov, 2018, 03.14 PM IST
Modi calls for combining innovation with human values to resolve challengesModi cited a report by an American university on the economic development of 2,000 years according to which he said India and China contrib...
01 Jun, 2018, 03.55 PM IST
Regulation should not become strangulation: Venkaiah NaiduAddressing an event here, he said if India has to welcome investors, the ease of doing business must be considerably enhanced.
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- Biocentric view of nature
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- Going nuts over it! The Obama visit
The man whom Churchill once called “a half-naked fakir” would have been even more vulnerable to falling coconuts than Obama.
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