'I once coached Rahul Dravid': Meet Arun Pai, The Ugly Indian founder who spent 24 hours staring at a garbage dump, and changed how India cleans its streetsBengaluru's "Footpath Mayor," Arun Pai, transformed a personal frustration with civic apathy into a national cleanup movement. After observ...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Delhiites to get Yamuna cruise after monsoon, religious tourism circuit in works: MinisterSpeaking at the inauguration of the 35th Annual Mango Festival at Dilli Haat, Janakpuri, Mishra said, "Delhi is being transformed from a tr...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway: ‘All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know,’ what The Old Man and the Sea author teaches about honesty in writingFacing writer's block, Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway found solace in a simple rule: write one undeniably true sentence. This approach, de...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar's book recommendation list: 4 books that inspire him beyond the cricket fieldCricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's passion extends beyond the pitch to a diverse reading list. His recommendations, shared on social media, hi...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Coloured gemstones prices rise 20% as demand surges; gold, silver prices declineColoured gemstone jewellery is seeing a surge in popularity, with prices rising 20% year-on-year as affluent consumers favour these vibrant...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other...' - Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey author's life lesson explains why trusting yourself in a world full of opinions is importantQuote of the day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen's quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal judgment over societal expect...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and moreWord of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it des...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Anthropic unveils 'Claude Science' AI platform for scientific researchThe launch is part of Anthropic's life sciences and healthcare initiative, which the IPO-bound company has been developing since October ...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: ‘No tears in the writer, no tears in…’ American poet's powerful wisdom on putting emotions in wordsRenowned poet Robert Frost's enduring legacy is highlighted, emphasizing his profound insight into writing. His famous quote underscores th...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
July 2026 calendar: Complete list of holidays, festivals, bank holidays and major eventsJuly 2026 in India is marked by a vibrant calendar of religious observances and regional bank holidays. Key events include the Jagannath Ra...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Children don't remember every lesson. They remember every humiliation...' A reminder that children carry the pain of humiliation longer than the advice behind itThe quote of the day widely attributed to Maya Angelou highlights the lasting emotional impact adults' words and actions can have on childr...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Saturday Motivation by Emily Dickinson: 'The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the...'Emily Dickinson, a poet who lived a reclusive life, left behind a profound literary legacy. Though she published little during her lifetime...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Bengaluru man shares the truth about the city after staying there for 10 years: ‘I never complained because…’A heartfelt post by a former Bangalorean, Dibakar Dutta, reflecting on his decade-long journey in the city, has resonated widely online. Du...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Quote of the day on loneliness by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'Do you know what it means to have no one to whom one could say: I am suffering' The heartbreaking truth about suffering in silence explored in his novella White NightsFyodor Dostoevsky's quote from White Nights explores the deep pain of emotional isolation, expressing how difficult it is to have no one wi...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Quote of the day by James Baldwin: 'Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war..'; lessons on how true love needs effort from American writerRenowned writer James Baldwin viewed love not as a static emotion but a dynamic, evolving journey. He famously described it as a "battle" a...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mark Twain: 'Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect' — A timeless lesson on independent thinking and the dangers of blindly following the crowdMark Twain, the renowned American author, masterfully used humor and satire to critique society and champion independent thought. His timel...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Alka Yagnik, Rohit Sharma & Mammootty among Padma awardees. Check full listPresident Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Bhushan to veteran actor Mammootty and posthumously to former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren. Playba...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST