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Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second...' - A life lesson in theory of relativityAlbert Einstein's famous relativity quote, "When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder...- University education system is outdated worldwide: EAC Sanjeev Sanyal at 'India Global Innovation Connect 2026'University education systems globally are outdated. Sajeev Sanyal, an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister member, stated this a...
- Quote of the Day by American poet Robert Frost: 'And miles to go before I sleep...'- Here's a lesson about life’s unfinished journey by one of the most celebrated figures in American poetryRobert Frost's famous lines from "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" capture a universal feeling. The poem, written in 1922, explores th...
- Word of the Day: AphanisisWord of the Day: Aphanisis fits squarely within that category. It is a sophisticated and intellectually compelling word whose relevance ext...
- Tuesday Motivation quote by Anne Frank: 'Crying can bring relief, as long as you don't cry...' - 'The Diary of a Young Girl' author's timeless lesson on how support turns grief into strengthTuesday Motivation quote by Anne Frank: Anne Frank's words emphasize shared emotional support for healing. Her life and diary, written whil...
- Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: 'Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly...' - A powerful reflection on why boldness is often the path to successQuote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, served for over 70 years. She became a symb...
- Poetry of the day by Dylan Thomas: 'Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night...'; what the Welsh poet's lines teach about facing life's hardest momentsDylan Thomas's famous poem 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' remains a powerful literary work. Written for his dying father, it urges...
- In 1908, a New York merchant mailed tea samples in silk pouches to cut costs and accidentally changed how the world drinks teaA simple cost-saving idea in 1908 led to the tea bag. Thomas Sullivan sent tea in silk pouches, but customers brewed the whole bag. This ac...
- Italian teenagers discover a 1,800-year-old Roman luxury villa hiding beneath their high school gymCurious students in Rome uncovered a stunning 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school gym. Archaeologists confirmed the find, reveali...
- Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: 'Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make sure...' - British polymath's provocative reflection on how social expectations can shape personal relationshipsBertrand Russell, a prominent 20th-century philosopher and mathematician, significantly influenced modern thought through his work on logic...
- India to surpass China in share of global GDP by 2060: ReportIndia is set to overtake China in global economic power by 2060. A new report indicates China's GDP share will decline in the latter half o...
- In 1972, a diver off Italy noticed a human arm rising from the sand, which uncovered ancient Greek warriors lost beneath the sea for centuriesIn an underwater adventure in 1972, a diver stumbled upon the exquisite Riace Bronzes off the coast of Riace Marina. These stunning Greek s...
- In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
- On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...
- Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: 'We are all like the bright moon, we still have our darker...' - Renowned poet's timeless reflection on the dual nature of humanityQuote of the day by Khalil Gibran: Renowned poet Khalil Gibran's timeless wisdom is highlighted, particularly his quote, "We are all like t...
- Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
- 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...
- Quote of the day by Frank Sinatra: 'If you possess something but you can't give it away, then you don't possess it ... it possesses you' ; lessons on pitfalls of materialism from American music iconFrank Sinatra's timeless wisdom cautions against excessive attachment to possessions, highlighting how true ownership lies in the freedom t...
- 200 years of Hindi journalism: Journey that began with 'Udanta Martand' in KolkataHindi journalism marks its bicentennial with an exhibition and seminar in New Delhi, commemorating the first issue of 'Udanta Martand' publ...
- Song lyric of the day by Frank Sinatra: 'That's life... you're riding high in April, shot down in May' ; what American music icon's song That's Life tells us about staying hopefulLife is unpredictable, as highlighted by Frank Sinatra's hit song 'That's Life'. The lyrics convey that plans often change, but hope should...
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