Quote of the Day by Steppenwolf author Hermann Hesse: ‘Love your suffering. Do not resist it; do not flee from it. It is only…’ Why fighting pain often makes suffering worseQuote of the Day by Steppenwolf's Hermann Hesse, "Love your suffering," challenges the modern pressure to avoid discomfort. It suggests tha...
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
Quote of the day by Epictetus: 'Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having...' - Greek Stoic philosopher's guide to a happier and simpler lifeAncient philosopher Epictetus, a former slave, taught that true wealth lies not in possessions but in having few wants. His Stoic philosoph...
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 ...
Philosophy lesson for the day: 'Nothing ever ends poetically. It ends and we turn it into poetry. All that blood was never once beautiful. It was just red...' - Why trauma and suffering are often romanticised by peopleThe philosophy lesson of the day revolves around a widely shared quote by poet Kait Rokowski that challenges the way people perceive pain a...
Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Remember you were born to work with others, not to resent them for their flaws or ignorance...' - Stoic philosopher gives life lesson on the importance of emotional controlRoman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius remains widely admired for the timeless lessons in his work Meditations, particularly h...
Greek Proverb of the Day: “A woman has nine lives, a man only one” — Life lessons on overcoming challenges, endurance, human nature and why what doesn’t kill you makes you strongerGreek Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “A woman has nine lives, a man only one.” The saying reflects the resilience, emotional ...
Quote of the day by Aesop: 'Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit, and it is but common...' - life lessons on relationships, wise decision-making and why some life choices become impossible to escape by Greek fabulist of The Tortoise and the HareQuote of the day by Aesop: Ancient wisdom from Aesop reminds us that starting commitments is easier than ending them. Emotions and initial ...
Quote of the Day by Greek philosopher Leucippus: “Nothing happens at random but everything for a reason and by necessity.” A timeless lesson on life’s uncertaintiesQuote of the Day: Leucippus, the wise philosopher of ancient Greece, proposed that nothing occurs by mere coincidence. Every incident, whet...
Quote of the day by George Michael: 'Change is a stranger you have yet to know.' Life lessons on human nature, success and hardships by British singer and songwriterQuote of the day by George Michael explores the meaning of change through the words “Change is a stranger you have yet to know.” The articl...
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
Bored of overnight oats? Mumbai fitness coach shares easy eggless French Toast recipe for a protein-packed, healthy breakfastTired of monotonous healthy breakfasts? Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana offers a flavourful solution: an eggless French toast packed w...
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...
Quote of the day by Pythagoras: 'Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men...' - How early education can replace punishment in society to shape better adults explained by the Greek philosopher-mathematicianThe quote of the day by Pythagoras highlights the idea that early education and value-based learning can significantly shape human behaviou...
Researchers just uncovered hidden structures buried 6 meters beneath ancient OlympiaArchaeologists may have found a hidden port at ancient Olympia. This discovery suggests a major logistical hub existed there. For centuries...