Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'When you have got an elephant by the hind leg…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's powerful quote on knowing when to let go of a difficult situation offers enduring wisdom. His life, fro...
11 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by Greek slave Aesop: “A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.”Ancient Greek storyteller Aesop's wisdom on relationships remains remarkably relevant. His quote, 'A doubtful friend is worse than a certai...
09 May, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Always bear in mind that your own resolution…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's enduring quote, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any oth...
09 May, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
Akhilesh's impersonating wolf vs EC's crying wolfIn Uttar Pradesh, political parties are raising eyebrows over recent changes to the electoral roll. The Chief Electoral Officer’s office is...
10 Jan, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
NYT Strands hints November 11: Answers, Spangram, and theme decoded for the Tuesday puzzleNYT Strands is a recent addition to The New York Times’ growing lineup of digital word games, blending vocabulary skills with logical think...
11 Nov, 2025, 05.20 PM IST
The biggest luxury deals in recent yearsLuxury giant Kering is selling its fragrance brand Creed to L'Oreal for 4 billion euros, marking a strategic shift. This follows Kering's 2...
20 Oct, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
Tortoise India should 'Just Chill', will catch up with hare China: Author of The Ascent of Money, Niall FergusonRenowned historian and Harvard professor Niall Ferguson suggested India to "just chill" as he predicts a positive trajectory for India. Dra...
20 Jan, 2024, 09.53 PM IST
L'Oreal buys luxury brand Aesop from Brazil's Natura for $2.5 blnThe deal, L'Oreal's largest ever brand acquisition according to Dealogic data, expands the firm's presence in the luxury cosmetics market, ...
04 Apr, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
Tell a Fairy Tale Day : Know history, significance of this dayTell a Fairy Tale Day is observed on February 26 every year. Needless to say, fairy tales were the happiest times for all of us when we wer...
26 Feb, 2023, 02.31 PM IST
Tortoise And HareOur senses are powerful enough to push us towards external attractions; leading to misery and sorrow. For a peaceful and fulfilling life, w...
31 Aug, 2021, 11.32 PM IST
From 'Aesop's Fables' to Team India: What does the phrase 'lame ducks' mean?Sunil Gavaskar recently referred to the national selection committee as 'lame ducks'.
01 Aug, 2019, 05.41 PM IST
A Chinese eye view of India@70: It's time India got out of the hare-tortoise raceA corporate lawyer from Beijing explains why India at 70 should celebrate its achievement as a blessing of its own, not as a means of beati...
15 Aug, 2017, 10.40 AM IST
Crows make a point, lest humans get lost in their own hubrisAt the very least, a certain 1963 Alfred Hitchcock avian classic may have to be reclassified from horror to docudrama.
23 Dec, 2014, 06.41 AM IST
From gluttony to philandering, wolf synonymous with bad deeds in children’s literatureThe villainous role of wolf in the story of Red Riding Hood has persisted for over 2,000 years.
16 Nov, 2013, 04.06 AM IST
Wolf Who Cried Boy"For, when you really see a boy and shout, no one will come. Remember, no one believes a liar even when he is telling the truth."
16 Nov, 2012, 06.09 AM IST
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds fort in MP
His colleagues call him a sensible man who is not a rabble-rouser.
09 Dec, 2008, 03.21 AM IST
- Google to allow free downloads
Google Inc plans to begin letting consumers download and print free of charge classic novels and many other, more obscure books that are in...
30 Aug, 2006, 09.20 AM IST