Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'Marriage is popular because it combines maximum temptation in life with maximum opportunity...' - A lesson on the complicated nature of love by the Irish playwrightQuote of the day from George Bernard Shaw is a famous observation on marriage that takes a witty and unconventional look at why people cont...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Everything is forgotten in life, even great love. That's what's sad but also wonderful about it' Timeless lesson about moving on in life by the French philosopherAlbert Camus’ quote, “Everything is forgotten, even a great love. That's what's sad about life, and also what's wonderful about it,” reflec...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac MedalPhysicist Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal for his statistical mechanics work. He shares the award with three other scientists for...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Google's Gemini AI assistant reaches one billion usersGoogle's artificial intelligence assistant Gemini has surpassed one billion monthly users, CEO Sundar Pichai announced Tuesday, a week afte...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
In 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist while mixing blood of different people made a groundbreaking discovery saving numerous lives and helping the world in creating blood banks, enabling modern surgery and advancing several other fieldsIn 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist made a groundbreaking discovery while mixing blood of different people. The discove...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.10 AM IST
In 2018, a researcher calculated the calories from cannibalism and won an Ig Nobel Prize for revealing why prehistoric humans may not have eaten each other simply for foodArchaeologist James Cole calculated the caloric value of an adult human body. This research suggested humans offered fewer calories than la...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
In 2018, researchers tested 50 students to see if alcohol could improve foreign-language speaking; the surprising finding won an Ig Nobel PrizeA study found that a small alcohol dose improved foreign language pronunciation perception. Independent listeners rated Dutch speakers bett...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Japanese scientists painted cows like zebras to stop flies biting them, and it actually worked - the bizarre experiment that won an Ig Nobel in 2025Japanese researchers painted cattle with black and white stripes to deter biting flies. This unusual experiment aimed to reduce insect atta...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: What do Nobel Prize-winning economists understand about human behavior and financial freedom? Life lessons on decision-making, mindset, wisdom, success, character, personal growth, and why their economic insights still shape smarter choices todayToday's Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz, and Paul Krugman spent...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by George Seferis: ‘For poetry there exists neither large countries nor small, its domain is in…’ - How poetry connects people across oceans and generations despite geographic boundariesThe power of words is remarkable, linking people across various dimensions and eras. According to George Seferis, poetry exists within ever...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Quote of the day by India's bard Rabindranath Tagore: 'You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water' ; life lessons on how dreams alone can't draw duccess, it needs to be supported by effort from Nobel Prize-winning poetSuccess is not and has never been easy. It does not come without any effort. To accomplish your goals you need to support your lfelong drea...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Myron Scholes: "At times of shock, converting illiquid assets to cash to build flexibility is very expensive. Finding an umbrella in a rain storm might be impossible or very costly."Nobel laureate Myron Scholes emphasizes liquidity's value during market shocks. Illiquid assets become difficult to sell without significan...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
OpenAI’s Astra solves 10 longstanding math problems, igniting new debateApart from praise, the news, published on August 1, also kickstarted a debate on social media over whether the achievement is Fields medal-...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discoveryA curious study in Togo unveiled rainbow lizards choosing four-cheese pizza instead of their usual insect diet. Observations made near a so...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Delhi protesters' fingerprints collected from stones for identification via Aadhaar: BJP ministerA Maharashtra minister stated Delhi Police collected protesters' fingerprints from stones. These prints will link to Aadhaar numbers for id...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Quote of the day by India’s bard Rabindranath Tagore: ‘The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough’; life lessons on being mindful and appreciating small joys in life from Nobel Prize-winning poetIn one of his iconic poem, India’s bard Rabindranath Tagore had expressed that life is finite, but even though death is inevitable and can ...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: 'Nothing in life is to be feared...'- Inspiring life lessons on courage, curiosity, and the power of understanding by one of the greatest scientists and the first woman to win a Nobel PrizeQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: Marie Curie's life teaches that understanding conquers fear and uncertainty. Her scientific journey began ...
26 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST