Russian Proverb of the Day: I ran from the wolf but ran into a bear — a lesson on decision-making; check meaning and significanceEscaping one difficult situation often leads to another, as illustrated by the Russian proverb, "I ran from the wolf but ran into a bear." ...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'A mother takes 20 years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in 20 minutes' ; American literary icon once reflected how love makes a fool of us allLove's powerful influence can lead individuals to overlook problematic behavior, a sentiment poet Robert Frost humorously captured. His quo...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Anger begins with folly, and ends with…’ Greek philosopher's words capture timeless truth about human emotionAncient Greek philosopher Pythagoras offered a timeless insight into anger. His quote 'Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance' w...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
SBI’s board clears record Rs 60,000 cr fundraise in FY27State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims t...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
Govt targets 69% jump in FY27 rural road constructionIndia plans to construct 26,474 kilometers of rural roads this financial year. This target marks a significant 69% increase in road buildin...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Rs 18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: GovtThe Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Telecom tower companies eye 5–6% tenancy growth on network pushTelecom tower companies anticipate strong tenancy growth of five to six percent in the coming two fiscal years. This surge is fueled by tel...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Psychology says people who automatically push their chair in when they leave a table often show these 7 personality traitsA simple act like pushing in a chair after use reveals a deeper personality trait: conscientiousness. This trait, linked to self-regulation...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
91% of Indian crypto investors avoid panic trading during market volatility: MudrexA Mudrex survey of over 6,000 active crypto traders found that 91% of Indian investors avoid panic trading during market volatility, opting...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Trump approval rating crashes to historic low among rural Americans, including those who voted for Republican PresidentTrump approval rating: U.S. President won rural voters by 40 points in the 2024 election, up from 31 points in the 2020 election and 25 poi...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Egyptian proverb of the day: 'Entering a bathroom is not like leaving it' ; Arabic wisdom teaches us that actions have consequencesThe proverb 'Entering a bathroom is not like leaving it' highlights the difficulty of extricating oneself from situations once entered, emp...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Burmese proverb of the day: ‘A tiger that relocates to a different forest is a tiger that…’ - a lesson on decision-making and knowing your placeA Burmese proverb warns that a tiger relocating to a new forest courts death, illustrating the risks of abandoning a secure environment wit...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.44 PM IST