Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and societyAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a dee...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
How Brexit broke British politicsA decade after the UK voted to leave the EU, the nation grapples with fractured politics and a sluggish economy. Brexit's promises of contr...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Trump says Starmer will quit as UK PM after 'failing badly' on immigration, energyUS President Donald Trump has predicted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, citing immigration and energy policy failures. S...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Keir Starmer turned India-UK FTA into his tenure defining deal. Here's howKeir Starmer's Labour government, which secured a landslide victory, prioritized strengthening ties with India, culminating in the India-UK...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-admiring millionaire lawyer with ties to Álvaro Uribe wins Colombia's presidencyColombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its next president, defeating left-wing senator Iván Cepeda. Nicknamed ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Watch: US Vice President Vance 'ignored' at Switzerland talks? Viral video of Qatar PM greeting Shehbaz Sharif sparks online frenzyA video from US-Iran talks in Switzerland, featuring Qatar's PM and Pakistan's PM, has sparked debate online over a perceived snub to US Vi...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
FIFA 2026: 8 biggest controversies that have overshadowed the World Cup so farThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating significant debate beyond the pitch. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, visa issues affec...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Best quote of the Day: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe”- Albert EinsteinBest quote of the day: Albert Einstein, humorously posits that only the universe and human stupidity are infinite, with a notable doubt cas...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Trump asks Americans to vote for rebranding "ICE" to "NICE" in efforts to cool down critics over stance on illegal immigrationFormer President Donald Trump is proposing to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to "NICE" as part of a public poll. He belie...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Boss approved a 10-day vacation and spoke with him throughout the trip, then came a termination letter on his first day back at work; commenters say it was planned for weeksA worker's approved vacation turned into a shock dismissal upon return, sparking debate on workplace transparency. Despite months of advanc...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job' - A simple yet sharp take on the realities of married life by French philosopher and authorFrench philosopher Simone de Beauvoir's famous quote reveals a timeless truth about relationships. She described finding a partner as an ar...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Bulgarian proverb of the day: 'If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago...' A centuries old saying on why love alone is not enough to sustain a happy marriageThe Bulgarian proverb, “If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago,” uses humor and irony to comment on the rea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
WhatsApp groups as ‘Parliament’? Bengaluru woman’s viral post calls apartment complexes ‘sovereign nations’A Bengaluru resident's viral social media post likens Indian apartment complexes to sovereign nations. These communities possess their own ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employeesStarbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Italy's Meloni faces a dilemma as challenger 'Il Generale' Vannacci risesA new political force is emerging in Italy. Former General Roberto Vannacci is challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's leadership. His ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST