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‘Book of the year for me’: Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his thinking about finance, life and human behaviourNikhil Kamath, the visionary co-founder of Zerodha, presents a curated list of five profound books that delve into psychology, sociology, p...
The way you walk may reveal how long you will live. Study finds a simple clue linked to longer lifespanA new study published in Gerontology suggests that the speed at which older adults begin taking a step, especially while performing a menta...
Quote of the Day by Stoic philosopher Seneca: 'You act like mortals in all that you fear, and like immortals in...'- Life lessons on mortality, desire, stoicism, and living with intentionAncient Roman philosopher Seneca highlighted a core human paradox: we fear our mortality yet live as if time is infinite. This disconnect f...
Best Proverb of the Day: 'As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; after death, the grave is big enough' — Origin and meaning explainedA timeless proverb, "As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; after death, the grave is big enough," offers a profoun...
Quote of the Day by Romanian-born French philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘I lost my sleep, and this is the greatest tragedy that can befall someone…’ - why peaceful sleep is life's greatest blessingQuote of the Day by Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran suggests losing sleep is a greater tragedy than imprisonment, a sentiment resonating t...
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: "Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can..."Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer continues to spark conversations because it challenges one of our biggest assumptions: Is talent en...
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
Taylor Swift’s reading list: 5 books that inspired one of music’s biggest storytellersMusic superstar Taylor Swift finds inspiration in books. Her favorite reads include 'The Hunger Games', 'To Kill A Mockingbird', and 'The F...
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
Quote of the Day by William Shakespeare: "We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep" — A profound statement about life, dreams and mortalityRenowned playwright William Shakespeare's profound words from 'The Tempest' remind us of life's ephemeral nature. His famous line, 'We are ...
Best quote of the Day: “A man only owns the present. When death comes, he only loses...” A life lesson on making every moment countBest quote of the day: Ancient wisdom from Marcus Aurelius powerfully reminds us that only the present moment is truly ours. This Stoic ins...
Mexican Saying of the Day: "Death is certain, but its hour is uncertain" a life lesson on valuing time and living without regretsThe Mexican saying "La muerte es segura, pero su hora es incierta" ("Death is certain, but its hour is uncertain") reminds people that whil...
Quote of the Day by America's most original poet of all time, Emily Dickinson: 'That it will never come again...'- 'Because I Could Not Stop for Death' poet’s timeless reminder about the beauty of fleeting momentsEmily Dickinson's famous words remind us that life's sweetness comes from its temporary nature. The poet, who lived a quiet life in Amherst...
Roman proverb of the day: ‘Whatever happens to you has been waiting to happen since the beginning of time. The twining strands of fate wove both of them together: your own existence and the things that happen to you’ - A timeless lesson on destiny and accepting life’s twistsToday's proverb of the day by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius reveals a philosophy of compassion and acceptance. His famous quote suggests li...
Quote of the day by famous philosopher Michel de Montaigne: ‘Marriage may be compared to a cage. The birds outside despair to get in and those within despair to get out’ - a timeless lesson on human desire and dissatisfactionFrench philosopher Michel de Montaigne's quote on marriage highlights the human tendency to idealize what we lack. This sentiment remains r...
French proverb of the day: 'At the end of the chess game, both the king and the pawn go back into the exact same box...' A timeless lesson on why power and wealth does not define a personThe French proverb of the day, “At the end of the chess game, both the king and the pawn go back into the exact same box,” uses the game of...
Roman proverb of the day: ‘We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. No one can have a peaceful life who thinks too much about lengthening it’ - a timeless lesson on how fear steals the joy of livingAncient Roman wisdom highlights how we often suffer more in our minds than in reality. Worrying excessively about the future and trying to ...
India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
Haryana's infant mortality rate falls to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, matches national averageHaryana's infant mortality rate has dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, reaching the national average. This significant achievement...