Quote of the Day by Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘Write books only if you are going to say in them the things you…’ - why true writing begins where comfort and secrecy endQuote of the Day by Emil Cioran reveals what we fear to confess, a sentiment resonating in today's curated online world. His quote encourag...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Bulgarian proverb of the day: 'If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago...' A centuries old saying on why love alone is not enough to sustain a happy marriageThe Bulgarian proverb, “If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago,” uses humor and irony to comment on the rea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
French saying of the day: 'It's not like you have to drink the sea' — Original version, meaning, origin, and how to use itA popular French saying, 'Ce n’est pas la mer à boire', offers a vivid way to describe tasks that are not difficult. Literally meaning 'it ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Quote of the day by famous philosopher Michel de Montaigne: ‘Marriage may be compared to a cage. The birds outside despair to get in and those within despair to get out’ - a timeless lesson on human desire and dissatisfactionFrench philosopher Michel de Montaigne's quote on marriage highlights the human tendency to idealize what we lack. This sentiment remains r...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'If hard work led to success the donkey would own the farm...' A powerful lesson on why success requires more than just long hoursThe proverb, "If hard work led to success the donkey would own the farm," challenges the belief that effort alone guarantees achievement. W...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Psychology says people who prefer texting over phone calls aren't avoiding connection; they're protecting themselves from the version of themselves that panics mid-sentence and says the wrong thingYoung adults in the US prefer texting over phone calls. Research shows digital communication allows for thoughtful responses and reduces an...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
French proverb of the day: “Love is like the wind; you never know where it comes from.” — why the deepest relationships arrive unexpectedly and teach life's most powerful lessons about the heartFrench proverb of the day: French proverb on love carries a powerful relationship lesson. True love rarely arrives on schedule. It appears ...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Who was Sophie Faucher? Renowned Canadian actor and author dies at 68 after long illness - Check cause of deathCanadian actress, author, and television host Sophie Faucher has died at 68 after a long illness. Renowned for her roles in 'Le Coeur' and ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
French proverb of the day: ‘The secret to happiness in marriage is to close your eyes at the right moment, instead of choosing to be blind’A French proverb offers wisdom for lasting relationships. It advises partners to overlook minor annoyances for harmony. This means knowing ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Bina Paul: From IFFK to Cannes, A trailblazer's journey in Indian cinemaThe quiet pride of the Amma Ariyan team at Cannes, with Bina Paul representing the film, highlights her significant contributions. As a dri...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Rafale fires MICA NG missile: All about the next-generation weapon built to target stealth aircraft, drones and cruise missilesFrance successfully test-fired its new MICA NG air-to-air missile from a Rafale jet, marking its first supersonic flight. This advanced mis...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic testFrance has successfully tested its advanced MICA NG missile from a Rafale fighter jet. This new weapon is designed to counter stealth aircr...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Paris' brutal heatwave turns non-AC trains into ovens, hundreds gasp for breath and forced to step out. Watch videoA severe heatwave in France caused panic on a Paris to Nice train, forcing it to halt as passengers suffered breathing difficulties. Hundre...
26 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
At 15, Louis Braille began transforming a military night code into the reading system now used worldwideLouis Braille transformed a military code into a revolutionary reading system for the blind. His 6-dot system, developed in Paris, allowed ...
24 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: ‘Love is a trap. When it appears, we see only its light, not its shadows'. What the author of By the River Piedra I Sat Down, and Wept teaches us about illusions of lovePaulo Coelho's quote, "Love is a trap. When it appears, we see only its light, not its shadows," from 'By the River Piedra I Sat Down and W...
24 May, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST