Life lesson of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'Never attempt to win by force what can be won by...' - inspiring quote on solving problems, decision-making and how strategic thinking can help you achieve your goals by Italian Renaissance diplomat and The Prince writerLife lesson of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: Niccolò Machiavelli advises that success often stems from strategic thinking and understandi...
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On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” — Inspiring lessons on human behavior, decision-making and why motivation comes from love or pressure by the philosopher known for his insights into human nature and political strategyQuote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: Machiavelli’s quote, “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” explore...
26 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'The greatest deception men suffer is from...' - life lessons on self-awareness, avoiding self-deception through critical thinking and why you can’t trust your own thoughts by The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper artistQuote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: The renowned Renaissance artist and thinker, cautioned against the perils of personal opinions. He b...
19 May, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
Quote of the day by Niccolo Machiavelli: 'He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to...' - Italian political philosopher’s powerful insight on leadershipItalian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, a Renaissance thinker, emphasized practical leadership over idealism, arguing that rulers must be ...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Italian sculptor Michelangelo: ‘The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in…’Michelangelo was a Renaissance master, achieved greatness in sculpture, painting, and architecture. His famous works include the David stat...
15 Mar, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Quote of the day by Michelangelo: 'There is no greater harm than that of time wasted'Quote of the day by Michelangelo: Renaissance master Michelangelo's profound words, "There is no greater harm than that of time wasted," un...
06 Mar, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Book of the Day: Perspective(s) by Laurent Binet — A murder mystery told in lettersBook of the Day: For readers drawn to historical fiction that blends mystery, intellect and humour, Perspective(s) offers a distinctive exp...
06 Feb, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
This historic Italian city has announced bold new measures to tackle overtourismFlorence is taking steps to combat overtourism with a new 10-point plan aimed at reducing the city's tourist influx, which has become a sou...
14 Nov, 2024, 04.16 PM IST
Renaissance artist Michelangelo's hideout in Florence now open to visitorsMichelangelo's "secret room" is located inside the Museum of the Medici Chapels and contains charcoal sketches of human figures which have ...
01 Nov, 2023, 12.07 PM IST
Stolen 16th century letter returns to its home in TuscanyThe letter was written by Renaissance artist Giorgio Vasari.
01 Jul, 2023, 02.56 PM IST
Up close with Michelangelo's David! Meet the woman who dusts the world's most famous statueThe job begins with a photographic close-up to better track any wear and tear on the statue.
29 Nov, 2022, 06.55 PM IST
Rare Botticelli portrait sets world record for the artist with a tag of $92.2 million at NY auctionSotheby's said it was one of the most significant and valuable portraits of any period ever to appear at auction.
29 Jan, 2021, 02.25 PM IST
Jan van Huysum's 'Flower Vase' painting, stolen by Nazi soldier, returns to ItalyA Nazi soldier had stolen the painting to gift it to his wife.
20 Jul, 2019, 05.01 PM IST
Let Leonardo Da Vinci show you how to write a cover letterThe famed artist wrote it in the 1480s, when he was seeking an apprenticeship.
31 Jul, 2014, 04.05 PM IST
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Like Hardwar, India’s pilgrimage portal to Heaven, the Baptistery building itself was envisioned in the Middle Ages as a gateway, or a Port...
02 Apr, 2014, 05.54 AM IST