Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is...' - Ancient Chinese philosopher’s profound lesson on self-control and the meaning of true powerQuote of the day by Lao Tzu: As an influential philosopher, Lao Tzu laid the foundations of Taoism, a belief system that champions living i...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Confucius: ‘A wise man is never cheated, a virtuous man is never worried and a courageous man is never afraid’Quote of the Day by Confucius: Confucius' ancient wisdom offers a path to navigate deception and fear. Wisdom helps individuals recognize m...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST

Quote of the Day by Han Fei: “No benefit is more constant than...” — a powerful life lesson on simplicity, inner peace, contentment and emotional balance, and why lasting happiness often comes from wanting less, by the influential Chinese philosopher and Legalist thinker known for his sharp insights into human nature, power and orderQuote of the Day by Han Fei: Han Fei's quote, “No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace” draws a ...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Quote of the day by Xunzi: 'The person attempting to travel two roads at once will...' - motivational quote by Confucian Chinese philosopher teaches life lessons on choices, focus, why you must not chase too many goals at once and why trying to do everything could leave you nowhereQuote of the day by Xunzi: Ancient Chinese philosopher Xunzi emphasized the difficulty of pursuing multiple goals simultaneously. He believ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
China man sells his house, buys land, and collects seeds from China and overseas to turn wife’s childhood flower memory into world’s largest hollyhock gardenForget fancy gifts, flowers and grand gestures: this Chinese husband went far beyond his means for love, selling his house, buying land and...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Dogen Zenji: 'Prefer to be defeated in the presence of the wise than to excel among...' - Japanese Zen master's timeless lesson on choosing wisdom over recognition and why humility, growth and true success matter more in lifeDogen Zenji, a key figure in Japanese Zen Buddhism, emphasized learning from wise individuals. He believed that being among knowledgeable p...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Chinese philosopher Mencius: ‘The great man is he who does not lose his…’ - Why retaining our original innocence is the ultimate form of maturityAncient philosopher Mencius believed true greatness lies in retaining a child's heart. Modern pressures can erode qualities like kindness a...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
All about Zhu Rongji: The rumoured descendant of Ming dynasty founder, who helped transform China into a global economic powerhouseZhu Rongji, China's former premier, spearheaded significant economic reforms during his tenure. He pushed sweeping changes for state-owned ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India is ‘pricey’, not expensive: Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard classmate Vikas Pershad on investingPershad, who has been investing in Indian equities for nearly three decades, believes investors need to look beyond short-term market noise...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Quote of the day by Confucius: 'Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you' - A golden rule of life on how to treat other people fairly by the father of Confucianism philosophyQuote of the day by Confucius is a famous saying, “Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you,” that offers a simple but la...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Even receptionists & janitors 'own millions in stock' at this US billionaire’s hedge fundPershing Square Capital Management stands out for its remarkable employee benefits, with Bill Ackman saying that everyone from receptionist...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
No MSG, no meat, handmade tofu: Bengaluru Chinese restaurant, run by Chinese family, serving only vegetarian dishes goes viralLove Chinese cuisine but prefer vegetarian? In a viral Instagram video, a user shared one Bengaluru Chinese eatery that serves only vegetar...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Quote of the day by Keanu Reeves: “If you have been brutally broken, but still have the courage to be...” — Life lessons from a motivational quote by the star of The Matrix and John Wick on resilience, kindness, emotional strength, compassion, healing, courage, and why staying gentle after being deeply hurt can be a true mark of strengthToday’s quote of the day by Keanu Reeves: The famous quote by Keanu Reeves emphasizes that surviving hardship without losing one's innate c...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble person strives unceasingly to...” — Timeless life lessons on resilience, self-discipline, perseverance, purpose, and why lasting success begins with mastering yourself from the ancient Chinese classic I ChingToday's Chinese proverb of the day shares timeless wisdom from the ancient I Ching. “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble per...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Japanese chef who cooked for Ram Charan, has won a Michelin award.... not for sushi. His Tokyo restaurant serves just one desi foodA Japanese chef has taken the culinary world by storm, not for his ability to prepare sushi to perfection, but for his talent for cooking a...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Confucius: ‘When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good…’ - Why every person you meet has something to teach youQuote of the Day by Confucius: Confucius taught that personal growth begins with self-examination. Good people offer examples worth followi...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST