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Quote of the day from physicist-philosopher Blaise Pascal: 'Most of our misfortunes completely stem from our inability to be alone in a room. We chase...' French inventor's centuries-old lesson on turning loneliness into inner strengthThe quote of the day, inspired by French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, reflects on how many people struggle to be alone with...- Ever wondered what Amitabh Bachchan reads? Here are 6 books he has personally recommendedBeyond his iconic film career, Amitabh Bachchan reveals a profound love for reading, recommending six books that shaped his perspective. Fr...
- Quote of the day by American literary icon William Faulkner: ‘You don’t love because: you love despite..’ ; life lessons on true love from Nobel Prize-winning writerTrue love transcends perfection, embracing flaws and imperfections. Nobel laureate William Faulkner famously stated, 'You don’t love becaus...
- On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...
- Quote of the day by Aesop: 'In a crisis, give help first and then...' Life lessons on action, unsolicited advice, criticism, empathy, personal growth and compassionQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people that helping someone during a crisis should come before offering advice or criticism. The famous l...
- Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and moreWord of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it des...
- ENG vs IND, 1st T20I: Playing XI, live streaming, pitch and weather report, and match predictionEngland and India clash in a T20I series opener at Riverside Ground, with hosts England holding a slight edge. Expect a seam-friendly pitch...
- The US is getting something right — in LebanonPeace talks with Iran are a complex process to define the post-conflict regional balance. While Iran seeks to leverage its control over the...
- Jupiter Transit Leo TODAY, June 29, 2026: Which Zodiac Signs Will Rise, Fall, or Transform Financially and EmotionallyJupiter enters Leo today, June 29, 2026, officially launching one of the most high-impact astrological transits of the decade, bringing acc...
- Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopherNiccolò Machiavelli’s widely shared quote, “The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom,” reflects on the limit...
- In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
- Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
- A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...
- Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: ‘The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace’ - NBA legend on passion through commitment and dedicationNBA legend Michael Jordan compared basketball to his wife. This powerful quote of the day emphasized loyalty and responsibility towards one...
- Stoic thought of the day by Stoicism's founder Zeno of Citium: 'Make your personality like steel, so that life shall hurt you as little as possible...' How to stay strong during difficult times explainedAncient Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium continues to inspire modern discussions on resilience and self-discipline through his timeless tea...
- In 1947, after Partition, many who came to Delhi with little to their name survived on this dish; today, it is the city’s most-loved breakfastDelhi's beloved chole bhature owes its rise to the 1947 Partition. Punjabi refugees, rebuilding lives in the capital, found sustenance in t...
- Quote of the Day by William Wordsworth: ‘Be mild, and cleave to gentle things, thy glory…’ - why your happiness shouldn't depend on another person’s decisionFacing life's uncertainties, especially in troubled relationships, can leave us seeking solace. Poet William Wordsworth's timeless wisdom s...
- Life Advice of the Day by Aesop: 'Better be wise by the...' Learnings on intelligence, mistakes, observation, research, decision-making, trial and errorLife Advice of the Day by Aesop highlights the value of learning from the mistakes, failures, and experiences of other people. The advice e...
- 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...
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