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Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme Court- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealth
- Quote of the Day by the father of Political Philosophy Plato: 'When men speak ill of thee...' – Aristotle's teachers' timeless reminder that reputation is built through actions, not rumours
- Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Inkomo Ingazala Umuntu' - 'A cow can give birth to a person' - Timeless wisdom on the unexpected twists of lifeThe Zulu proverb "A cow can give birth to a person" symbolizes that extraordinary outcomes can arise from unexpected sources, urging humili...10 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Wednesday Motivation quote by Mark Twain: 'The man with a new idea is a crank until the...'Mark Twain's most famous novels, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', are considered classics of American l...10 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
- European proverb of the day: 'Man without woman, is head without body; woman without man, is...' Life lessons on marriage, relationships, correlation, mutual interdependence, human nature, and why every person has their own importance and couples complete each otherEuropean proverb of the day highlights the idea of mutual interdependence between men and women. This German proverb uses the image of a he...10 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
- Korean proverb of the day: 'There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbour's wall to steal after starving for three days...' A life lesson on what survival can make people doThe Korean Proverb of the Day, “There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbor's wall to steal after starving for three days; and...10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
- In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...09 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Beethoven: 'A true artist is expected to be all that is noble-minded, and this is not...' - Für Elise and Symphony No. 5 composer reveals harsh reality artists' life, creativity, fame and why creators face so much scrutiny and criticismQuote of the day by Beethoven: Ludwig van Beethoven's words highlight the societal paradox of expecting artists to be paragons of virtue wh...09 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residentsThe Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting th...09 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- Word of the Day: AbderianWord of the Day: One reason Abderian remains such a useful word is that it describes a deeply familiar human tendency. Nearly everyone has ...08 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Native American Proverb of the Day: 'Seek wisdom, not knowledge...' -Here's an importance lesson on wisdom, growth, and experienceAncient Native American wisdom highlights a crucial difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge gathers facts from the past. Wisdom ...05 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Aristotle: 'Even a woman may be good, and also a slave; though the woman may be said to be an...' - A controversial glimpse into the social beliefs of the ancient worldQuote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal ancient Greek philosopher, profoundly influenced Western thought through his emphasis o...04 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- Could these 8 philosophical perspectives completely change the way we understand human nature and what it means to be human?More than 8 major philosophical perspectives, from Homo sapiens to Homo viator, have attempted to explain human nature, human identity, and...04 Jun, 2026, 02.31 AM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook...'-Life lessons on heritage, identity, roots, and why remembering our past shapes our futureChinese proverbs offer life lessons. A proverb states forgetting ancestors is like a brook without a source or a tree without roots. This w...03 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- In 2024, a beginner archaeologist’s first 90 minutes on a dig uncovered a gold ring that is revealing clues about Scotland’s ancient eliteA student's first excavation at Burghead Fort in Scotland yielded a significant gold ring. This artifact provides valuable clues about the ...03 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Pythagoras: ‘As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will…’ – Greek philosopher on compassion, peace, and humanityOver 2,500 years ago, philosopher Pythagoras observed a profound link between how humans treat animals and their own capacity for peace and...03 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather paceVultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into protected tiger...31 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishnessQuote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highligh...29 May, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
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