Quote of the Day by Seneca: “It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s because...” — Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, confidence, perseverance, self-growth, and why taking the first step can make difficult challenges easier by the ancient Roman Stoic philosopherToday's Quote of the Day by Seneca: The famous quote by Seneca, "It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s becau...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
The tamarin on Brazil’s R$20 note once had only around 200 left in the wild; Smithsonian zoologist Devra Kleiman helped build the breeding program behind its recoveryOnce on the brink of extinction, the golden lion tamarin saw its population dwindle to a mere 200 individuals. Thanks to Devra Kleiman's pi...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Aswath Damodaran shares 3 lessons investors can learn from rise and fall of Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI fundAswath Damodaran has shared three lessons investors can learn from the rise and fall of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI-focused hedge fund, Situ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
In 2017, two parents asked scientist Stanley Crooke to create treatments for their children's rare mutations. Years later, a custom drug cut one boy's seizures by 90% and helped him walk on his own for the first timeMedicine is undergoing a profound transformation by shifting focus from populations to individual patients. A novel custom drug for rare ge...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
The hidden financial curriculum of studying abroadIndian families often overlook financial planning while preparing for overseas education, despite its high cost. Early forex planning, comp...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sara Teasdale, 'I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes' teaches life lessons wisdom, meaning, purpose, personal growth, shows psychology of happiness, inner peace, living fullyQuote of the day by Sara Teasdale is a philosophy of balance, acceptance, and conscious living. We cannot control everything that arrives, ...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.38 AM IST
In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine speciesBritain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential ...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
One house, rented car, 116 days of travel: Ankur Warikoo shares 5 money rules with wife RuchiAnkur Warikoo shared five money rules he follows with wife Ruchi. The couple invests before spending, prioritises assets over status symbol...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Small-cap stocks: Quantitative and qualitative – or nothing: 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%What is the best time to buy stocks? The answer: Any time. That is, if you are buying good companies at cheap or reasonable valuations. The...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
'Sentimental value': In 1953, his Wisconsin grandfather bought a new Allis-Chalmers WD for $2,200, and 62 years later, his grandson found it and brought it back homeIn 1953, a Wisconsin farmer’s grandfather bought a brand-new Allis-Chalmers WD for $2,200. Six decades later, his grandson tracked down the...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
To understand Gen Z after CJP protests, academics invite students home for conversationsAcademics hosted students for informal conversations over tea and lunch. The initiative aimed to understand the younger generation's views ...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Hunger, hostility: Ceuta migrants return home after Europe dream turns into nightmareMany migrants are returning to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta this week. Hunger and shattered expectations drove their decision to aband...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
How the quick fall from grace of a fund run by 'Nostradamus of AI' triggered a 24-hour race to salvage itLeopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund incurred significant losses and a forced sale of investments. Billionaire Ken Griffin's Citadel acquired...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence: How James Watt machine worked?In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence. James Watt patented a lett...
31 Jul, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: “The reverse side also has a reverse side” — Inspiring life lessons on perspective, wisdom, patience, critical thinking, self-awareness, open-mindedness, better decision-making, and why every truth deserves a second look from traditional Japanese wisdomJapanese proverb of the day: The ancient Japanese proverb "The reverse side also has a reverse side" (Ura no ura wa omote) explores the sub...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.23 PM IST