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- The devils of Loudun
Jesuit colleges have long been a beacon of humane discipline and structured education, enriching young minds with both classical Latin and ...
Quote of the day by Charles de Gaulle: ‘One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day was; one cannot judge life until death.' ; life lesson on how not to take life for granted by French statesmanLife can’t be ascertained as to how fruitful it was when we are living it. A wisdom imparted by French statesman Charles de Gaulle speaks o...
Quote of the Day by Tom Holland: “I think the most important thing is to be grateful for what...” — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by the Spider-Man star on gratitude, family, happiness, love, mindfulness, meaningful relationships, and why appreciating the people in our lives may be one of life’s greatest lessonsQuote of the day by Tom Holland: Tom Holland's famous quote, “I think the most important thing is to be grateful for what...”, is a simple ...
Food tasting history and the promise of prevention of poisoningWhen members of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently protested at having to do food tasting for VIPs, it seemed an anachronism.
Quote of the day by Voltaire: 'Dare to think for yourself' - inspiring quote by French philosopher and author of Candide teaches life lessons on independent thinking, courage, freedom and why you must think for yourself before accepting what you're toldQuote of the day by Voltaire: Voltaire, an Enlightenment thinker, urged people to dare to think for themselves. He believed independent thi...
Quote of the Day by René Descartes: "The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as..." European philosopher's timeless life lesson on intelligence, virtues, wisdom and characterQuote of the Day by René Descartes: René Descartes' quote “The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest ...
Quote of the day by René Descartes: 'Common sense is the most fairly distributed thing in the world, for each one thinks he is...' - French philosopher explains why we overestimate our own judgment and life lessons on self-awareness, humility and critical thinkingRené Descartes quote today: René Descartes noted that people believe they possess sufficient common sense. This confidence can hinder learn...
Quote of the Day by Baltasar Gracián: 'A synonym is a word you use when...'- The renowned Spanish writer and philosopher's witty take on language, intelligence and the fear of being wrongSpanish philosopher Baltasar Gracián's witty observation about synonyms reveals a timeless human fear of appearing ignorant. The quote high...
Quote of the day by ‘father of modern philosophy’ René Descartes: ‘To live without philosophizing is in truth the same as…’René Descartes, the father of modern philosophy, argued that living without questioning is akin to keeping one's eyes closed. He advocated ...
Papal conclave: Why do Popes change their names — know the fascinating traditionIn the history of the Catholic Church, several popes went on to pick papal names after their selection. This rich and old tradition was fol...
Pope Francis passes away: Who are the four Indian Cardinals eligible to vote for the next head of Catholic Church?Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, passed away at 88 after a 12-year papacy marked by reforms and advocacy for soci...
Rediscovering Mangalore's culinary heritage: The legacy of Balthu chutneyThe story of Balthu Chutney, possibly first documented in the Mangalore Magazine, tells of Balthu, a young Christian cook near Mangalore wh...
Biden inauguration priest under investigation in CaliforniaFather Kevin O'Brien allegedly “exhibited behaviors in adult settings, consisting primarily of conversations, which may be inconsistent wit...
Goan Jesuit finds Milky Way's long-lost siblingThis was recently discovered by a team of University of Michigan researchers led by Richard D’Souza from Pilerne.
Irresponsible leaders will lose credibility: Mamata BanerjeeThe Chief Minister today announced the state would provide financial assistance of Rs 7 crore to the proposed St Xavier's University per an...
Catholic church and Jesuits in Chennai try to keep politics out of priest's releaseThe state unit of the BJP trying to cash in on the release saying PM Modi's influence over neighbouring countries made it possible.
Australia's new PM Tony Abbott's old ties with IndiaAbbott as prime minister is keen to strengthen bonds with “the rising superpower of Asia” and is also eager to host his counterpart on Aust...
Teachings of Jesus Christ can help end war and conflictHamid Ansari today said following Jesus Christ's teachings could eliminate war and conflict in the world and thereby help establish durable...
- Kolkata's St Xavier's college to go global; plans dual-degree courses
Kolkata's St. Xavier's College plans to offer dual-degree courses with foreign universities, increase intake of foreign students and also e...
- Kolkata: PM attends St Xavier’s 150th year celebrations
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives at the St Xavier’s College grounds on Saturday to mark the institute's 150 year journey.