Quote of the day by Robert Smith: 'I’ve never regretted not having children. I objected to being born, and I refuse to impose life on someone else...' British music legend gives a perspective on existence, consent, and the ethics of parenthoodRobert James Smith, frontman of The Cure, is widely regarded as one of the defining voices of alternative rock, shaping post-punk and gothi...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Our problem is not that we aim too high and miss, but that...' Life lessons on success, goals, hard work, human nature and why one should stay focused to excel in lifeQuote of the Day by Aristotle highlights the importance of setting bigger goals in life. The quote says that people often limit themselves ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
Disproportionate, band-aid solution: IFF on Centre's curbs on Telegram ahead of NEET re-examThe Internet Freedom Foundation has voiced strong opposition to the government's controversial move to not only ban Telegram but also to st...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second...' - A life lesson in theory of relativityAlbert Einstein's famous relativity quote, "When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Robert De Niro: 'Rejection might sting, but my feeling is that often, it has...' Life lessons on love, relationships, human nature, success, hardships and career by one of Hollywood’s most renowned actorsQuote of the day by Robert De Niro highlights an important lesson about rejection and personal growth. The quote explains that rejection is...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Court of Arbitration ruling on Indus Waters Treaty deepens Indo-Pak riftA Hague court ruling has intensified the Indus Waters Treaty dispute between India and Pakistan. The decision restricts India's water stora...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Quote of the day by Isaac Newton: “Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who sets the planets in motion.” A timeless lesson on curiosity and humilityQuote of the Day: Sir Isaac Newton, a giant of science, left us a profound thought. His words on gravity reveal that while science explains...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Shubha Poonja divorce: Bigg Boss Kannada actor and husband Sumanth Billava approach court to end four-year marriage, says reportsPopular Kannada actress Shubha Poonja and her husband Sumanth Billava have reportedly approached a family court for divorce. The couple, ma...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nicole Kidman: 'The thing you hate about yourself tends to be...'- Academy Award-winning Australian actor's powerful reminder that our greatest insecurity may be our greatest strengthNicole Kidman shares a profound insight. The qualities we dislike about ourselves often become our greatest strengths. Her journey shows ho...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
3 steps private sector employees and managers can take if they disagree with disciplinary committee actionPrivate sector employees and managers facing disciplinary action can protect themselves. Understanding labour laws and principles of natura...
30 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Archaeologists found a mysterious Roman bronze object buried for over 1,700 years, and experts still cannot explain its purposeA remarkably preserved Roman bronze dodecahedron, unearthed in Lincolnshire, has reignited a centuries-old archaeological puzzle. Despite i...
29 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who take short walks after a stressful day aren’t just getting steps: They are often giving the mind a small recovery windowA short walk after a demanding workday offers significant psychological benefits. Occupational psychology research highlights these strolls...
29 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Philosophy lesson for the day: 'Nothing ever ends poetically. It ends and we turn it into poetry. All that blood was never once beautiful. It was just red...' - Why trauma and suffering are often romanticised by peopleThe philosophy lesson of the day revolves around a widely shared quote by poet Kait Rokowski that challenges the way people perceive pain a...
28 May, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Assam tables Uniform Civil Code bill in AssemblyAssam has introduced a Uniform Civil Code Bill. The legislation aims to ban polygamy and standardize marriage and succession laws. It also ...
26 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'Marriage is the union of two persons for the lifelong possession of each other’s sexual attributes' - Controversial statement by 18th-century German philosopher explainedPhilosopher Immanuel Kant defined marriage as the lifelong possession of each other's sexual attributes. This 18th-century view contrasts s...
25 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
In 2025, museum researchers preparing an exhibition turned over a clay model and found a handprint, and it wasn't just a smudge: It changed what we know about ancient Egyptian makersA remarkable 4,000-year-old handprint was uncovered on an ancient Egyptian soul house, showcased at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This striking f...
25 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST