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Egyptian proverb of the day: 'People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane?' Why more age does not always mean more intelligenceAn old Egyptian proverb says, “People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as ...- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
- Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
- Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
- View: ‘The West’ is near death. It’s also worth fighting forThe West, a concept historically defined by market democracies and Enlightenment ideals, faces an existential crisis. Donald Trump's "prote...
- New book on Russia and West narrates thousand year of conflict & contestationA new book explores Russia's thousand-year history of conflict with the West. Author Achala Moulik details past wars and the Cold War. She ...
- Information versus Insight: Shaping fund analysis and market dynamicsAs the gap between information and true insight widens, stock market swings will become increasingly intense, with each peak fueled by grow...
- Prioritize comfort and boost productivity with the best Footrests under 2000Explore an array of footrests under 2000 that promise comfort, support, and ergonomic excellence! This curated list delves into the feature...
- Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt splurge Rs 2.5 cr on brand new car!Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have recently acquired a stunning new addition to their collection: a luxurious Lexus LM. This high-end vehicl...
- Netherlands returns stolen colonial-era artefacts to Sri Lanka after more than 250 yearsThe artefacts were seized in 1765 from Kandy, the last kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka, during the Dutch siege of the palace.
- From Alexander to Napoleon, Gaza's cycles of death, destruction and revivalGaza, currently facing an Israeli invasion, has a long and tumultuous history. It has been a constant battleground for centuries due to its...
- As Israel bombs Gaza; here's a look at the strip of land with contrasts, challenges and a troubled historyThe Gaza Strip is a complex and troubled place. It has a long history of conflict, and it is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
- Culture, political, economy decide society's future in changing climate crises, researchers sayResearchers at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna have found that the outcomes of a changing climate crisis are determined by a combination ...
- Unveiling the past: How a library in Jerusalem is rescuing Palestinian manuscriptsThe Khalidi Library in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem contains manuscripts dating back centuries before the establishment of Israel and off...
- Swedish meatballs or not? Fascinating nuggets from epicurean historySweden was recently rocked by the revelation that their iconic meatballs originated in Turkey.
- 2,000-year-old water supply system unearthed in IsraelThe aqueduct begins at the 'En 'Eitam spring, near Solomon's Pools, south of Bethlehem, and is approximately 21 kilometres long.
- Christie’s London sale of the Arts of Islamic and Indian Worlds brings in $8,577,517Christie’s London sale of the Arts of the Islamic and Indian Worlds has totalled £5,111,750/$8,577,517/€6,190,329.
- Bonham's sale of Indian & Islamic artworks generates $1,149,960Leading international auctioneer Bonham’s sale of Indian and Islamic artworks has generated total revenues of £1,149,960.
- Tripoli gives whiffs of ancient Lebanese cultureTripoli - Lebanon’s second largest city stretches along its northern coast and lies 85 km from the capital, Beirut
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