Mongolian proverb of the Day: "Wise men talk about ideas, intellectuals about facts, and the ordinary man..." Powerful life lessons on maturity and wisdomMongolian proverb of the Day: The Mongolian proverb highlights three conversation levels: ideas, facts, and daily routines. It motivates pe...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.52 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 Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: ‘No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or…’ Why do some people need to belittle others? The brutal warning about ego and insecurityQuote of the Day: The quote invites us to reflect on our own responses to insecurity and self-doubt. Everyone encounters moments of uncerta...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Takeo Doi, the Japanese psychoanalyst behind ‘Amae’: ‘Every language is a vast pattern-system, different from…’ - how The Anatomy of Dependence author explained the hidden link between language and consciousnessQuote of the Day by Takeo Doi suggests language profoundly influences our understanding of the world. The Japanese psychoanalyst highlighte...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 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
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
West Bengal polls throw up landslide victory for helmets as sales zoom to record heightsHelmet sales in West Bengal have surged significantly. This follows a crackdown on helmet rule violations by two-wheeler riders. Manufactur...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Ancient Greek philosopher Plato: “If women are expected to… – Inspiring lessons on education, fairness, empowerment and why true justice in society depends on equality by the foundational thinker of Western philosophy known for his ideas on truth, ethics, and ideal societyQuote of the Day by Plato: Plato’s quote, “If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things,” explores ...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Greek proverb of the day: 'A society without a significant proportion of people with the character of the ant, willing to work for a future goal, will not...' - inspiring life lessons on future planning and why hard work today creates a better tomorrowGreek proverb of the day: A Greek saying highlights that societal survival hinges on individuals willing to work for future goals, akin to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: 'When we hear a house has fallen...'- Life lessons on responsibility, consequences, community, and why every fall affects more than what we seeAn African proverb illustrates that when a 'house' collapses, the 'ceiling' is inevitably affected, symbolizing how interconnectedness mean...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: ‘Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth’ - French sociologist’s provocative take on identity in an appearance-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: “Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth.” Decades before social media and i...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Not just Andaman: After fresh gas finds, India expands oil and gas hunt along east coastIndia is intensifying efforts to discover new oil and gas reserves along its eastern offshore frontier by reprocessing decades-old seismic ...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Quote of the Day by the greatest prose satirist Jonathan Swift: 'As love without esteem is capricious...'- Here's a powerful reminder by the Irish author famous for his masterpiece, Gulliver's Travels, that love needs both respect and affectionJonathan Swift's timeless quote, 'As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold,' highlights t...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves, from our…’Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, guided her nation through decades of change. Her steadfast duty made her a symbol o...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Plato: ‘Honesty is for the most part less profitable than…’ Greek philosopher's wisdom explainedPlato, a pivotal Greek philosopher, emphasized questioning assumptions and seeking truth, deeply influenced by Socrates' execution. His fou...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST