Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 bi...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Think brown eggs are healthier than white? Experts explain what really determines an egg’s qualityEggshell color does not affect nutritional value or taste, experts confirm. The breed of the hen determines whether eggs are white or brown...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Free-range vs. farm-raised chicken: Why one has firmer meat and stronger flavor while the other is cheaper and more tenderFree-range and farm-raised chickens differ in their growth and diet. Free-range birds have firmer meat and a stronger flavor profile. Farm-...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Actor R Madhavan agrees to Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s happiness philosophy. ‘A person is not happy because everything is right in his life. He is happy because…’Actor R Madhavan took to social media to share wisdom from Google CEO Sundar Pichai regarding the concept of happiness. According to Pichai...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Psychology explains how trauma can trigger the lesser-known ‘fawn response’, making some people act calm and cooperative instead of fighting, fleeing or freezing during a threatening situationFawning is a trauma response where individuals placate perceived threats, diverging from the instinctual fight-or-flight reaction. Survivor...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Immanuel Kant: “Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own...” — meaning, importance of independent thinking and life lessonsQuote of the day by Immanuel Kant: Immanuel Kant's insightful quote champions the value of independent thought and the importance of utiliz...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: ‘People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost...’; 5 lessons on finding your own pathPeople pursue happiness and fulfillment through varied life choices and definitions of success. Social media often fuels comparisons, makin...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropy journey, inspired by a college book, stands apart from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' approach to givingAfter her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott revolutionized her philanthropic strategy by emphasizing rapid donations. But her way of...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Indian car buyers face difficult choices as automakers offer hundreds of variants across price pointsIndia’s passenger vehicle market is seeing a sharp rise in the number of variants offered by automakers, making cars more customisable but ...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: “Discipline is quiet, regret is loud” — a lesson on how choosing discipline and consistent effort today can help avoid the lasting regret of missed opportunities and unfulfilled goals tomorrowJapanese proverb of the day: Discipline involves quiet, everyday choices for long-term benefits. Regret often arises later when opportuniti...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength” A timeless lesson on building resilience by accepting what we cannot control, mastering our reactions, and directing our energy towards the choices and actions that can truly make a differenceQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius's private writings offer timeless wisdom on inner peace. His philosophy ...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
3 zodiac signs could turn a wake-up call into a major opportunity on August 22, 2026- here's how these zodiac signs can recognize and act on new opportunitiesAugust 22, 2026, offers a significant perspective shift for three zodiac signs. Gemini must balance confidence with humility when opportuni...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Quote of the day by Emma Watson, 'All I can do is follow my instincts, because I'll never please everyone' shows psychology of confident, unapologetic person, offers wisdom self-belief, confidence, identity, self-worthQuote of the day by Emma Watson provides a timeless reminder about authenticity, confidence, and the importance of trusting yourself. No ma...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Psychology says people who learn from others' mistakes aren't afraid of failure: What does this behavior shows?Psychology says people who learn from others' mistakes aren't afraid to learn from failure. This behavior can show how people observe outco...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Quote of the day by Toni Morrison: 'Make a difference about something other than...' - motivational quote by Pulitzer prize-winning author of Beloved on living with purpose and why making a difference starts with othersQuote of the day by Toni Morrison: Nobel laureate Toni Morrison inspired people to look beyond themselves. Her words emphasized making a di...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Gary Cooper: 'One man who saw through his own eyes and thought with his own brain. Such men may be...' - inspiring quote by Oscar-winning actor of Sergeant York and High Noon teaches life lessons on making a difference, impact and why being unknown doesn’t mean being unimportantQuote of the day by Gary Cooper: Gary Cooper's quote highlights the power of independent thought and judgment. He believed individuals seei...
15 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST