Quote of the day by Thucydides: ‘Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage’Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' words on self-control and courage offer timeless wisdom. He believed self-control builds self-respect, ...
15 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Away from the complex agenda, here are five other highlights from day 1 of the Trump-Xi summitPosting on social media in mid-April, Trump predicted Xi would give him a “big, fat hug” upon his arrival in Beijing. Come Thursday morning...
15 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Xi's Thucydides Trap for the US to dodgeAt a high-profile summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping referenced the Thucydides Trap, framing it as a warning about potential conflict between a ...
14 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘I do not know why I did it, I do not know why I enjoyed it, and I do not know why I will do it again’; Famous Greek philosopher and Plato's teacher on paradox of compulsionSocrates, the influential Greek philosopher, is credited with a quote highlighting the paradox of repeating actions without full understand...
04 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Plato: 'The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself' - A warning to never avoid duty from the ancient Greek philosopherToday’s Quote of the Day by Plato highlights the responsibility that capable individuals carry in society. In his famous work The Republic,...
16 Mar, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Quote of the day by Socrates: 'The greatest way to live with honour in this world is to be what we pretend to be' - A lesson on authenticity by the father of Western philosophySocrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, once said, “The greatest way to live with honour in this world is to be what we pretend to be.” Th...
11 Mar, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
‘China’s Nostradamus’ Jiang Xueqin predicted US-Iran war; his chilling third forecast is now going viralA Chinese academic's lecture is going viral online. Jiang Xueqin made three geopolitical predictions. Two of these appear to have come true...
05 Mar, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'The secret to happiness is...' - life lessons by Greek historian and father of scientific history on freedom, courage, and how to be happyQuote of the day by Thucydides: Ancient historian Thucydides' timeless wisdom connects happiness, freedom, and courage. His quote highlight...
17 Feb, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Term of the Day: Thucydides Trap – Meaning, origin, and is a U.S.–China war inevitable?Term of the Day: The Thucydides Trap describes the danger when a rising power (China) threatens a ruling power (USA). History shows this of...
26 Jan, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
What India could learn from Greece’s indifference to its own gloryA vacationer's initial admiration for the modern Greek mindset, contrasting it with India's focus on a glorious past, was shattered by a to...
24 Jan, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Socrates: 'The secret of happiness is not in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less'Socrates, a pivotal figure in ancient Athens, profoundly influenced Western philosophy. His method of questioning challenged conventional w...
15 Jan, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
104% tariff: Is Trump pushing US, China into a Thucydides's Trap?After Trump’s 104% tariff on Chinese imports took effect, China pledged firm retaliation and is planning urgent economic measures. Analysts...
09 Apr, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
View: The West needs to be careful if they are cheering China's economic misfortunesThe Chinese economy is on a decline, but it isn't exactly good news for the global economy. A China that can buy less from the world - whet...
30 Aug, 2023, 10.24 AM IST
View: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Western dominanceThe question we must finally pose is: does the concept of ‘self-help, hold out any real promise for a partial but abiding peace on the plan...
24 Aug, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
- Stocks could touch new highs: Global Money Investor
Self-financed, heightened merger and acquisition activity in 2011 could boost stock valuations worldwide, with stock multiples expanding.
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