Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'In loneliness the lonely one eats himself; in a crowd, the many eat him. Now choose...' - Why people feeling alone still choose be in isolation explained by the German philosopherFriedrich Nietzsche’s quote of the day reflects the difficult balance between isolation and social acceptance. The philosopher suggested th...
Indians can now transit through German airports without a visaIndian citizens will no longer require an airport transit visa when traveling through German airports to a third country. This new regulati...
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'A good marriage is built on the ability to be friends, hence the best friend will probably have the best wife...' - what makes a happy marriage truly last, explained through Nietzsche’s philosophy of friendshipFriedrich Nietzsche, a major figure in Western philosophy known for his sharp and aphoristic style, explored human relationships through a ...
In 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently: How Friedrich Miescher’s DNA discovery changed scienceIn 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently when Friedr...
Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfareA Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence a...
Netflix criticises German plan to make streamers invest more locallyNetflix and other streaming services on Thursday criticised a German plan requiring platforms to reinvest a share of locally generated reve...
Quote of the day by American philosopher Judith Butler: ‘The violence of language consists in its effort to capture the…’ – ‘Gender Trouble’ author on why words can never fully contain truthJudith Butler argues that language's attempt to fully define ineffable experiences, like love or grief, can be violent, destroying their es...
Quote of the Day by Legendary German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, honesty, understanding and why trust is built in years, broken in seconds by the writer known for his deep insights into human natureQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche’s quote, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can'...
Quote of the Day by co-author of The Communist Manifesto Karl Marx: “We should not say that one man's hour is worth another man's hour, but rather… – Powerful life lessons on inequality, time, labor and why you are known by the work you do, not the time you spend by the renowned German philosopher known for MarxismQuote of the Day by Karl Marx: Karl Marx quote challenges the way human worth is measured in relation to time and labor. He states, “We sho...
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...
Europe’s banks embrace AI — and confront the price of dependence on US techThe finance industry is rapidly adopting AI, but soaring costs for computing power and AI assistants like Claude are creating financial str...
Quote of the Day by French classical author François de La Rochefoucauld: 'Absence diminishes small loves and increases...'-Author of Maximes and Memoirs' timeless lesson on love, distance and why absence reveals what truly mattersFrançois de La Rochefoucauld's timeless quote, "Absence diminishes small loves and increases great ones, as the wind blows out the candle a...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rejected a German proposal for Ukraine to gain associate membership in the European Union. He s...
Quote of the day by famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘When entering marriage, one should ask - do you think you will be able to have good conversations with this woman into…’; German writer on a lasting marriageFriedrich Nietzsche, a renowned German philosopher, believed marriage thrives on continuous, meaningful conversation. His insights, drawn f...
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'All things are subject to interpretation, whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is...' - life lessons by German philosopher on understanding interpretation, power and why truth depends on perspectiveQuote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy posits that interpretation, not objective truth, shapes our under...