Quote of the day by David Hume: 'A little philosophy makes a man an Atheist: a great deal converts him to...' - How knowledge changes the way people understand reality explained by the Scottish philosopherDavid Hume's famous quote of the day explores the relationship between knowledge, doubt, and belief. Commonly associated with the Scottish ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Michel de Montaigne: “When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to...” — Learn the timeless wisdom on peace, and mental healing from today’s quote by the father of modern essaysQuote of the Day by Michel de Montaigne is gaining fresh attention as readers search for mental peace, emotional healing, and wisdom throug...
27 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?Who was Barney Frank? The death of Barney Frank marks the end of one of the most consequential and controversial political careers in moder...
20 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Michel de Montaigne: 'The greatest thing in the world is to know how to...' - life lessons on finding peace within yourself and why self-belonging matters more than social approval by the father of essays and French Renaissance philosopherMichel de Montaigne's quote emphasizes self-belonging, the comfort of being oneself without external validation. In a world of societal exp...
19 May, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Xi Jinping's 'Thucydides Trap' warning: Is China outsmarting the US without engaging in actual conflict?China employs a strategy of subduing rivals without fighting, a tactic evident in its diplomatic approach. This method has allowed China to...
19 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounterGlobal finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade s...
17 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Quote of the Day by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: 'The safest way of not being very miserable is…'—Inspiring quotes by the 'philosopher of pessimism'German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's profound quote offers a timeless perspective on happiness and misery. He believed that excessive e...
15 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by Simone Weil: 'Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than...' – French philosopher and mystic's warning on global conflict, power, energy politics and how oil drives war and the economyQuote of the day by Simone Weil: Simone Weil's observation that petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat highl...
14 May, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Lying is not only saying what isn't true. It is also, in fact especially, saying more than...' - Nobel Prize winner and The Stranger author reveals psychology behind why people lie and hide true feelings and emotionsQuote of the day by Albert Camus: His quote highlights that lying extends beyond simple falsehoods, often involving exaggerating emotions o...
14 May, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Piketty: “Refusing to deal with numbers rarely serves the interests of the...” Lesson on money, rising inequality, and why numbers reveal the truth — The modern Marx and writer of Capital in the Twenty-First Century, explains why ignoring economic reality hurts ordinary people the mostQuote of the day: Thomas Piketty warns that ignoring economic data often harms poor and middle-class families the most. In today’s world of...
12 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Curb your overenthusiasm: Why India must avoid early overregulation while drafting rules for new techIndia faces a critical choice in regulating new industries like AI and genomics. Overly cautious, ex-ante regulations, similar to the histo...
10 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Quote of the day by French-Swiss director Jean-Luc Godard: ‘I always feel that a man and a woman who do not like the same films will eventually divorce’.Renowned filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard believed shared film tastes signify deeper compatibility, suggesting couples who enjoy the same movies a...
09 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
India’s fuel resilience amid global oil turmoilThe article describes India’s economy as “resilient” amid the West Asia crisis, highlighting the country’s ability to maintain stable fuel ...
09 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by Victor Hugo: 'The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved -- loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves' ; lessons on love from Les Misérables authorVictor Hugo's profound quote, "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved -- loved for ourselves, or rather, loved ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 50: India summons Iranian envoy after attack on Indian tankers in Hormuz; Trump says talks update by day-endIran War News Day 50: The Iran-Israel conflict reaches 50 days. Diplomatic efforts are underway, but violence persists. India has protested...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Is US military really clearing Strait of Hormuz, and were Donald Trump's naval ships not allowed to pass the water passageway? Full explainer on US-Iran tensionsIs US military really clearing Strait of Hormuz, and were Donald Trump's naval ships not allowed to pass the water passageway? Reports, cla...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST