Indian techie working at Google honours mother with Times Square billboard after years of setbacks and successAn Indian Google employee surprised his mother with a Times Square billboard, honoring her sacrifices in raising him from humble beginnings...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: ‘There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move and…’ - lesson on teaching and why the best mentors inspire rather than controlQuote of the Day by Robert Frost offered a timeless perspective on teaching. His words distinguish between instructors who burden students ...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Psychology says people who fall silent in group conversations aren't withdrawn or disengaged; they're processing at a depth most rooms don't recognize, and their silence is often the deepest form of attentionMany people are wrongly labelled as disengaged or not team players simply because they are quiet. Neuroscience reveals that these individua...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of...' Life lessons on success, human nature and inner peace by 32nd president of the United StatesQuote of the Day by Franklin D. Roosevelt continues to inspire people across generations. The statement, “Men are not prisoners of fate, bu...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
'Even if it's faster manually, use Claude': Manager obsessed with AI tells employees to use it for everything, then instantly regrets itA manager's strict AI mandate led to an employee automating compliance training with AI. This move exposed the disconnect between leadershi...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who ask follow-up questions when something sparks their interest aren’t just being intense; they may be using curiosity in a way that helps new information stickInquisitiveness in the office often reflects a thirst for knowledge. Recent studies suggest that this eagerness to ask questions enhances b...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: 'The safest way to get what you want is to try to deserve what you want'; Warren Buffett's ex-associate shares his life lesson on how he succeededCharlie Munger advocates for earning what you want by deserving it, a philosophy he adopted early on. He emphasizes acting in a way that yo...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Psychology says people who feel magnetically engaging in conversation aren't the ones with the most fascinating stories; they are the ones who make you feel like the most interesting person in the roomMastering conversations isn't about witty remarks, but making others feel truly heard. Skilled communicators use follow-up questions, embra...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Ancient DNA from forgotten colonial graveyard just linked 1.3 million living Americans to Maryland's earliest settlersResearchers have used ancient DNA to connect over 1.3 million living Americans to forgotten 17th-century English and Irish settlers of St. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
'You said no coffee': My boss fired me for following her own rule, then begged me to stayA receptionist in Australia was fired for refusing to make coffee for salespeople, a task explicitly forbidden by new company policy. Her s...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Psychology says older adults who garden almost every day aren’t just passing time: They are often building small loops of restoration, structure, and self-worthEngaging in gardening offers older adults a wealth of mental and physical benefits. Research indicates it enhances their outlook on aging b...
29 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who take short walks after a stressful day aren’t just getting steps: They are often giving the mind a small recovery windowA short walk after a demanding workday offers significant psychological benefits. Occupational psychology research highlights these strolls...
29 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who never post on social media aren’t out of touch: They may be protecting a version of themselves that does not need an audienceMany people avoid social media posts not due to detachment, but to protect their identity. Public sharing can feel like a performance, lead...
28 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Memorial Day Quote of the Day by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Edmund B. Whitman: ‘That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be…’Edmund Burke Whitman, a Civil War quartermaster, established America's national cemetery system. His work ensured fallen soldiers were hono...
25 May, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'It is not length of life, but...' Life lessons on love, human behavior and compassion by American lecturer, poet and essayistQuote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson focuses on the meaning of life and human values through the line, “It is not length of life, but de...
24 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST