In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Tuesday Motivation by Winston Churchill: 'Sometimes doing your best is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is...'Winston Churchill's quote, "Sometimes doing your best is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is required," emphasizes the necessity...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
This Day in History 31st May: Usain Bolt record, Watergate revelation and Concorde’s last flightThis Day in History 31st May highlights several major global events across centuries, ranging from the Johnstown flood disaster and Angola ...
30 May, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Bernard M. Baruch: ‘Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter…’ - The Jewish advisor to Franklin D. Roosevelt on the exhausting urge to be liked by everyoneQuote of the Day by Bernard M. Baruch, "Be who you are and say what you feel," encourages authenticity over the exhausting need for univers...
27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: ‘Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to…’ – ‘The Kite Runner’ author shares a lesson on identity and parentingKhaled Hosseini, author of 'The Kite Runner', cautions against imposing parental dreams on children, likening them to unique individuals, n...
27 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
BSF boosted morale of people living in frontier districts during Operation Sindoor: Union Home Minister Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Border Security Force's performance during Operation Sindoor. He paid tribute to fallen personnel ...
26 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Saturday Motivation by Winston Churchill: 'Success always demands a greater...' - British statesman's timeless lesson for dreamers and achieversWinston Churchill's quote, "Success always demands a greater effort," underscores the necessity of hard work and determination. Churchill, ...
23 May, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Quote of the day by Liza Minnelli: 'I think that's the greatest gift one can have: point of view. You know? I've come…’ Inspiring words by the Cabaret star about rewriting painful memories and moving on with your head held highQuote of the day: One reason Liza Minnelli’s quote feels so authentic is that her own career became a powerful example of reinvention. Afte...
20 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'They say marriages are made in Heaven. But so is thunder and...' Life lessons on relationships, human nature and love by popular American film actorQuote of the day by Clint Eastwood shares a line about marriage, thunder, and lightning. The quote explores relationships, love, and human ...
16 May, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize winning physicist Richard Feynman: ‘I believe that a scientist looking at nonscientific problems is just as dumb as…’Nobel laureate Richard Feynman, a brilliant theoretical physicist, revolutionized quantum mechanics with his groundbreaking work. Despite h...
15 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. — “Perhaps the worst sin in life is knowing right and not....” Hidden truth by MLK: you know what’s right— but what are you doing with it today, and why silent inaction remains the biggest moral failure?Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr inspires global readers searching for moral responsibility and life direction. Hidden truth by Ma...
04 May, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Musk’s $158 billion payday is a lot like Tesla stock: full of hot airElon Musk's massive $158 billion compensation package from Tesla highlights stark economic disparities. While workers face stagnant wages a...
01 May, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
The monk who became a nuclear physicist: This Swami spent a decade in the Himalayas, then went to Europe and the US to study physicsAndhra University celebrates its centenary. The life of Swami Jnanananda is being remembered. He renounced ordinary life for spiritual purs...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%It is not every day that you see crude oil prices moving higher and the Asian markets, including India, also inching higher. Now, as an inv...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Renowned photographer Raghu Rai passes away: A look at his early life, career and awardsRenowned photographer and photojournalist Raghu Rai has passed away, his family confirmed via Instagram. Rai, born in 1942, began his caree...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: 'Never confuse education with intelligence, you can have a PhD and still be an idiot' - Noble prize winning physicist gives a reality check about knowledge and common senseRichard Feynman’s quote of the day highlights the difference between formal education and real intelligence, reminding readers that degrees...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST