Parrots masturbate too: New study finds it's natural for both males and females and more common in parent-raised birdsA new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Javier Marías: ‘We lose everything because everything remains except us, and therefore any form of posterity may be…’ Spanish author’s golden words on fragility of human existence and persistence of memoryJavier Marias, a renowned Spanish writer, is remembered for his profound novels. His work delved into memory, betrayal, and time's passage....
02 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: “If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future?” - How a simple question by the genius scientist challenges the possibility of time travel in real lifeStephen Hawking’s famous question is the quote of the day, as it reflects his skepticism about traveling backwards in time. He used this id...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.30 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishnessQuote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highligh...
29 May, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: 'Most people are other people. Their thoughts are…'—Inspiring quotes by the most famous 19th-century Irish playwright, novelist, and poet celebrated for his sharp witOscar Wilde's powerful quote highlights how many people live as reflections of others. His words urge readers to question their own beliefs...
20 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Lewis Carroll: “If you don't know where you are going, any road can take you there.”Quote of the Day: “If you don't know where you are going, any road can take you there” Lewis Carroll’s quote, emphasizes the importance of ...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee jogs in saree at London's Hyde Park; Watch video hereWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen jogging in London's Hyde Park in a saree and slippers during her visit to the UK to see...
25 Mar, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
Matter of pride that Mamata Banerjee is going to Oxford University, says governor CV Ananda BoseWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose expressed pride in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's invitation to deliver a lecture at Oxford Universit...
22 Mar, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to visit UK in March for Oxford University lectureWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the UK in late March to deliver a lecture at Oxford University. She will also meet UK...
05 Mar, 2025, 09.00 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee accepts Oxford's invitation, to deliver lecture at the universityJonathan Michie, the pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford, had invited Banerjee during the Bengal Global Business Summit in Nove...
13 Feb, 2024, 02.01 PM IST
Fali Nariman 'does not approve' of Oxford University's Word of YearRenowned jurist Fali Nariman, in a recent lecture, voiced his disapproval of the modern trend of abbreviating words, particularly prevalent...
14 Dec, 2023, 06.10 PM IST
For the first time, Oxford University admits more women than men in undergraduate coursesA total of 1,275 women received offers from the world-famous institution, compared with 1,165 men
25 Jan, 2018, 06.55 PM IST
BJP flays Oxford University's cancellation of Subramanian Swamy's lectureSwamy confirmed that he was earlier invited but later his lecture was cancelled. He will be visiting England on a four-day tour later this ...
24 Mar, 2015, 11.19 PM IST
Google, Oxford University team up on artificial intelligenceGoogle is teaming up with Oxford University to advance research on artificial intelligence to ultimately enable machines to better understa...
24 Oct, 2014, 01.52 PM IST
Rankings are artificial; universities shouldn’t be obsessed with them, says Professor Andrew Hamilton, VC, Oxford UniversityProf Andrew Hamilton speaks on how the 900-year old Oxford University is changing & how Indian institutions shouldn't bother too much about...
16 Sep, 2014, 12.48 PM IST
- Amitabh Bachchan is patron of Oxford Hindu centre
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Karan Singh, president of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, have joined the Oxford Centre ...
05 Jul, 2012, 05.36 PM IST
- Oxford University seeks more Indian students
University of Oxford on Monday expressed keenness to have more students from India on its campuses where the likes of Prime Minister Manmoh...
16 Jun, 2008, 06.21 PM IST