In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Socrates: ‘No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after…’ Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on virtue and moral integrityAncient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that a good person cannot be harmed by evil, even in death. His wisdom, preserved by students lik...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by American music icon Billy Joel: 'I would rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints' ; lesson on how to form genuine bonds from legendary singer-songwriterBilly Joel's "Only The Good Die Young" highlights a preference for imperfect companions over self-righteous individuals. The song suggests ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Confucius: 'It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be...' - Chinese philosopher's timeless wisdom on why trust matters more than betrayalQuote of the day by Confucius: Confucius, a philosopher from ancient China, offered timeless wisdom. His thoughts on friendship, honesty, a...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy: ‘It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty…’ Why did Russian writer called beauty a 'delusion'?Leo Tolstoy, a renowned Russian novelist, questioned the common belief that beauty equates to goodness. His famous quote highlights a wides...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Elon Musk never stopped believing today's impossibility can become tomorrow's reality: Anand MahindraElon Musk has achieved a historic milestone becoming the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's successful stock market debut. Mahindra ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Vladimir Lenin: “There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a...” — What Lenin’s most controversial quote teaches about power, strategy, human nature, and the hidden costs of achieving success without principles or ethicsQuote of the Day by Vladimir Lenin offers a powerful lesson on power, politics, leadership, and human nature. The revolutionary leader beli...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
'Europeans sell weapons, which are used to attack India': Jaishankar raises arms exports issueIndia's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended the country's decision to buy Russian oil. He stated that cost and availability gu...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Italian proverb of the day: 'He who wants too much gets nothing.' Life lessons on ambition, greed, and why chasing everything might make you lose it allItalian Proverb of the Day: The Italian proverb "Chi troppo vuole, nulla stringe" means "He who wants too much gets nothing." It warns agai...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Jewish proverb of the day: ‘A thief standing at the entrance of the tunnel calls out to God’ – a lesson on integrity and dualityMany turn to faith only in times of crisis, but a Jewish proverb highlights that belief alone doesn't equate to virtue. A thief praying for...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Iran says Gulf nations have 'responsibility' to halt US, Israeli strikesIran's foreign ministry warned Wednesday that its neighbours in the Gulf had a "legal and moral responsibility" to prevent American and Isr...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Premarital sex is common today, can't be used to judge a person's character: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that consensual premarital relationships between adults do not constitute moral turpitude. Overturning a Telang...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
'Physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults no ground to show poor character': Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has declared that a physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults does not reflect negatively on character. T...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
300 engineers get promotion in landmark move by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution CorporationIn a significant move, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd has promoted 300 assistant executive engineers simultaneously. This tr...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we…’ Irish poet’s powerful words on ethics and virtueOscar Wilde, a celebrated Irish literary icon, is remembered for his wit and sharp social commentary. His quote, "Morality is simply the at...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST