Quote of the day by John Ashbery: 'Most reckless things are beautiful in some way, and recklessness is what makes...' - inspiring lessons on art, beauty, creativity and why taking risks can lead to your greatest discoveries by Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror poetQuote of the day by John Ashbery: Poet John Ashbery believed that beauty and innovation often stem from uncertainty and risk, not certainty...
In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
Quote of the day by American music icon Billy Joel: 'I would rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints' ; lesson on how to form genuine bonds from legendary singer-songwriterBilly Joel's "Only The Good Die Young" highlights a preference for imperfect companions over self-righteous individuals. The song suggests ...
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...
Quote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: The woman who taught the world about gender equality — “Equality is not achieved when women become like men, but when every person is...” A timeless lesson on why equal opportunity, not gender roles, drives human freedom, progress, and social growthQuote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: Simone de Beauvoir's message remains powerful today. Gender equality grows when opportunity is shar...
Taiwan's spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tipsTaiwan's intelligence agency has established a secure online channel for Chinese nationals to report information, citing growing public dis...
Entertainment columnist to Movie Critic: How did Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, land an NBC offer?Gene Shalit Death: Gene Shalit, the iconic "Today" show movie critic, has passed away at the age of 100. For over four decades, Shalit ente...
Sectoral and thematic fund inflows plunge 67% to Rs 647 crore. Are investors turning away from thematic bets?Sectoral and thematic mutual fund inflows saw a significant drop in May, falling by 67%. This decline suggests investors are moving away fr...
Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but...' - inspiring life lessons on growth mindset, chasing big goals and why people who refuse to settle succeed by Human Bondage and The Moon and Sixpence authorQuote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: W. Somerset Maugham's quote highlights the power of high standards. Refusing mediocrity often lead...
Quote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: ‘No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or…’ Why do some people need to belittle others? The brutal warning about ego and insecurityQuote of the Day: The quote invites us to reflect on our own responses to insecurity and self-doubt. Everyone encounters moments of uncerta...
Quote of the day by George Orwell: ‘Marriage is only a trap set for you. If marriage is bad, the alternative is worse. It must be indissoluble, for better for worse, for richer for poorer...’, what Animal Farm author's line teach about marriage and commitmentGeorge Orwell's novel Keep the Aspidistra Flying delves into the conflict between personal freedom and societal obligations. The story high...
Born in Bihar, he became one of the greatest writers in English language, but he was not IndianGeorge Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in Motihari, British India, became a celebrated British writer. His classics, Animal Farm and 1984, r...
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
TVK in power due to DMK's grace, take pledge to end Vijay-led regime: Stalin tells cadresDravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M K Stalin stated the current Tamil Nadu government owes its power to his party's support. He urged DMK wor...
Kerala Lottery Karunya KR-756 result out today (06-06-2026); check Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list hereKerala lottery results today (June 6): Kerala Lottery Karunya KR-756 results for Saturday, 06 June 2026, have been officially declared. Tic...
In 1946, Italy was reborn as a republic, and the woman who captured that moment remained a mystery for 70 yearsFor 70 years, a smiling young woman's face, bursting through a newspaper proclaiming "Italy is Reborn," remained anonymous. This iconic ima...
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...