In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Takeo Doi, the Japanese psychoanalyst behind ‘Amae’: ‘Every language is a vast pattern-system, different from…’ - how The Anatomy of Dependence author explained the hidden link between language and consciousnessQuote of the Day by Takeo Doi suggests language profoundly influences our understanding of the world. The Japanese psychoanalyst highlighte...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Intel spinout Articul8 eyes $50 million for India heritage AI ventureArticul8, a spin-off from Intel, is raising $30-50 million to establish an India-based AI entity focused on traditional knowledge systems l...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Word of the Day: UltroneousWord of the Day: Ultroneous is one of those rare and fascinating words that captures a distinctive human quality. It describes someone who ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Eros Innovation has launched a Cultural AI PlatformEros Innovation has unveiled a groundbreaking Cultural AI Platform. This AI ecosystem understands, preserves, and expresses culture across ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Psychology says people who seem unusually perceptive about others aren’t just naturally intuitive: They’ve quietly built mental habits that help them read situations before others notice themCertain individuals possess an innate knack for deciphering social nuances. Research in psychology indicates that this ability stems from c...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Lord Shiva's ‘oldest prayer’ uncovered: Shiv Trilogy author Amish Tripathi shares how a techie decoded a 4,500-year-old Pashupati sealA computer scientist's cryptographic analysis of the Pashupati Seal suggests its inscription is an ancient invocation to Lord Shiva, aligni...
29 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Word of the Day: AcersecomicWord of the Day: Language is more than a tool for communication; it also serves as a form of cultural memory. Words like “acersecomic” pres...
27 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
The QWERTY keyboard layout may have been designed partly to slow typists down before typewriters jammed themselves apartTypewriters of the past often struggled with jamming, a problem that sparked innovation. Christopher Latham Sholes stepped in with the revo...
24 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Fall 2026 applications are underway: What Indian students should focus on beyond admissionsIndian students targeting fall 2026 international education are shifting from destination-led to purpose-led decisions, prioritizing skills...
20 May, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...
19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Word of the Day: XenodochialWord of the Day: Xenodochial reminds us that openness toward strangers has been valued across civilizations for centuries. At a time when f...
17 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Ola's full stack AI plans shrink on A-level exits, funding woesKrutrim, Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal's ambitious AI venture, has seen a significant leadership exodus and workforce reduction. Key AI and ...
06 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Howard Gardner: 'If you think you know what is going on…'—Inspiring quotes by the famous American psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligencesHoward Gardner's quote, "If you think you know what is going on, you haven’t got a clue about what’s going on," challenges intellectual com...
05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
In 1947, a Bedouin Shepherd Boy Searched for a Lost Goat in a Desert Cave: A Shattering Sound Revealed the Dead Sea ScrollsA chance discovery by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947 led to the unearthing of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts found i...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST