The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
6 book recommendations that inspired Malayalam movies and where to watch them on OTT: Mathilukal to PonmanMalayalam cinema has turned several popular novels into memorable movies. From the touching prison romance of Mathilukal to the survival dr...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.59 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
Keanu Reeves book recommendation list: 5 books that reveal the actor’s love for deep stories and big ideasBeyond his celebrated film roles, Keanu Reeves finds profound inspiration in literature. His reading habits reveal a deep curiosity about h...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Your rank expires the day your result comes out': Bengaluru CA shares a hard truth about career successA chartered accountant has sparked debate by asserting that academic ranks don't guarantee workplace success. She argues that the professio...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'A dragon will be teased by a shrimp...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on situation, vulnerability, humility, adaptability, true strength, caution, authority, and why one should never underestimate the underdog or weakBest proverb of the day highlights an ancient Chinese saying that explains how power depends on the right environment. The proverb shows th...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.07 AM IST
Life lesson of the day by Sophie Kinsella: 'If you want something you can't afford, think what else that money could...' - Confessions of a Shopaholic series and Can You Keep a Secret? author's financial advice teaches how you can stop overspending and impulse buyingLife lesson of the day by Sophie Kinsella: Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her 'Shopaholic' series, offered a life lesson on financial pr...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Psychology says people who always say ‘books are better than movies’ may not be trying to sound intellectual, they may be protecting a world their brains createdPsychology teaches us that personal preferences often reflect deeper emotional and cognitive needs. Choosing to read a book is rarely just ...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Taylor Swift’s reading list: 5 books that inspired one of music’s biggest storytellersMusic superstar Taylor Swift finds inspiration in books. Her favorite reads include 'The Hunger Games', 'To Kill A Mockingbird', and 'The F...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Ex-Goldman Sachs employee, wrote a novel during office hours. It turned into Rs 400 crore blockbuster movie starring R Madhavan and Aamir KhanChetan Bhagat, an IIT-IIM graduate and former investment banker, penned his first novel, Five Point Someone, during demanding corporate rol...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
This is probably why George R.R. Martin has not been able to finish the 'Winds of Winter'Fans face an unprecedented wait for George R.R. Martin's "The Winds of Winter," now longer than the publication period of the first five "A...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by American novelist Nicholas Sparks: 'The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the one that heals it.' A life lesson on growth through heartbreakNicholas Sparks' novel 'At First Sight' delves into love's dual nature. The story highlights how the emotion that causes deep pain can also...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
8 books on Shah Rukh Khan’s reading list that reveal the Bollywood superstar’s curious mindBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is a keen reader. Books provide him with ideas and inspiration. His reading list spans various genres. He has...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum Collin Gosselin calls Colleen Conrad his ‘real mom’ in emotional birthday tributeCollin Gosselin, formerly of Jon & Kate Plus 8, honored his father's ex-partner, Colleen Conrad, on her birthday, calling her his "real mom...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Colleen Hoover from Ugly Love: “When life gives you lemons, make sure you know whose eyes you need to squeeze them in.”Colleen Hoover's "Ugly Love" quote subverts the "life gives you lemons" adage, injecting it with sharp wit and emotional realism. It captur...
27 May, 2026, 03.20 PM IST