Gene Shalit dies at 100: Who is the iconic ‘Today’ show critic who brought wit, puns and personality to American televisionGene Shalit, the iconic film and book critic for NBC's Today show, has died at the age of 100. Known for his distinctive mustache and witty...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: 'In life, unlike chess, the game continues after...'- A powerful lesson about resilience and moving forward by one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writersScience fiction legend Isaac Asimov's quote, “In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate,” offers a powerful lesson on resil...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Quote of the day by J.P. Morgan: 'People without homes will not quarrel with their leaders. This is well known among our...' - thought-provoking economic lessons on power, capitalism, public influence, leadership and social division by founder of JPMorgan Chase & CoQuote of the day by J.P. Morgan (John Pierpont Morgan): Financier J.P. Morgan's words highlight how economic insecurity can make people vul...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Quote of the Day by greatest Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh: 'It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength...'- A timeless lesson about passion, purpose and creating with love by the ‘Starry Night’ painterVincent van Gogh's enduring quote, "It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength," highlights how passion fuels dedic...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man's face as a rule says more, and more interesting things, than his mouth, for it is...' - inspiring life lessons on human expression, emotions and how to understand people beyond what they say by philosopher of pessimismQuote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: He believed a person's face reveals more than their words. He argued expressions, not just speech,...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Riyadh Art reveals family tree by Indian artist Subodh Gupta in Riyadh’s financial districtRiyadh Art has unveiled Family Tree (2020), a large-scale public sculpture by Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta, at Riyadh’s King Abd...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sun Tzu: 'One mark of a great soldier is that he fights on his own terms or fights...' - Ancient Chinese military strategist's timeless lesson on choosing your battles wiselyQuote of the day by Sun Tzu: Ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, author of 'The Art of War,' emphasized strategy and preparation o...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Why are Delhi University students skipping the fourth year? New data reveals surprising trend across top collegesDelhi University's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme offers flexibility but students largely stick to the three-year degree. Many are not o...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Centre hands approval letters to 3 foreign universities for India campusesIndia is welcoming top universities from the UK and Australia to set up campuses. The University of Bristol and University of York will ope...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Date & Time: When and where to download IAS, IPS and IFS result PDF at upsconline.nic.inUPSC Prelims Result 2026 Date: Aspirants await the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 results, expected in the second week of June based on p...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Walter Benjamin: ‘To be happy is to be able to become aware of…’ German philosopher’s timeless wisdom on courage and happinessGerman philosopher Walter Benjamin believed true happiness stems from confronting oneself without fear. His profound insights, shaped by a ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Criticism regarding delays should not be ignored: NCLT ChiefAnupinder Singh Grewal, the new chief of NCLT, has openly recognized the long-standing delays in resolving cases, emphasizing that such fee...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST