Hebrew proverb of the day: ‘A person is judged only by his acts at the time’ - a lesson on fairness and second chancesAn ancient Hebrew proverb teaches that individuals are judged by their present actions. Past errors should not define a person's future. Th...
31 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Jewish proverb of the day: ‘I do not want followers who are righteous…’ Life lessons on action, goodness, and why doing good matters more than appearing goodThis Jewish proverb teaches that true goodness comes from actions, not just words. It explains that staying busy doing good helps people av...
05 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Hebrew proverb of the day: ‘Its day passed, its sacrifice was annulled’ – a lesson on the irreplaceable value of the right momentOpportunities to act, speak, or show care are tied to specific moments. Delaying kind gestures or apologies can render them meaningless. A ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be...' - lessons on war, civilization and future of humanity by Nobel Prize winner and creator of the theory of relativityQuote of the day by Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein's chilling quote about World War IV being fought with sticks and stones serves as a st...
25 Mar, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible.' Here's inspirational quotes by Nobel Prize winner physicistQuote of the day by Albert Einstein highlights thinking beyond limits. The quote connects with Einstein’s life, education, and ideas. This ...
18 Jan, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Analysis: Iran reluctant so far to retaliate against Israel after airstrike kills Hezbollah leaderIran faces a dilemma over its response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israel. Retaliation risks a wider war, while ...
30 Sep, 2024, 08.55 PM IST
Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threatIran has dismissed Western calls to refrain from retaliating against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehra...
13 Aug, 2024, 05.07 PM IST
How Israel’s deadly 'toothpaste assassination' method took decades to exposeIsrael's Mossad allegedly used poisoned toothpaste to assassinate Palestinian leader Wadie Haddad in 1978. Linked to numerous attacks, Hadd...
06 Aug, 2024, 09.16 AM IST
'The blood you shed': Israel buries fallen soldiersMost of the victims are civilians, but at least 169 Israeli troops have been killed in the battles to repel Hamas fighters. Eleven of them ...
12 Oct, 2023, 05.52 PM IST
Heartfelt greetings'Life treats you well if you greet well' is a famous Serbian adage. When we greet someone, we send out positive energy and also receive pos...
01 May, 2023, 12.05 AM IST
All that is left of the Jewish community in Kolkata: Two synagogues, a cemetery, two schools & a bakeryNow down to 20, Jews were a 5,000-strong population during the ‘40s, contributing greatly to the commercial activities in this part of the ...
23 Dec, 2017, 12.06 AM IST
A total eclipse of doomsayers is unlikelyDarkness at dawn, a black moon, a rare line-up of stars, Biblical and Talmudic references, and several other hallmarks of a good disaster s...
11 Aug, 2017, 01.51 AM IST
Six wonderful books that will tune up your lifeThese books offer a whole lot of possibilities for you to explore and fall in love with. Bon voyage to a whole new world of books!
15 Sep, 2015, 09.00 AM IST
Winning from LosingThe night before the main competition, she becomes a true mystic so that when she goes up to the national level, she knows what to do and d...
24 Apr, 2014, 04.08 AM IST
Jagdish Bhagwati vs Amartya Sen: Role of envy in high academiaWhat drives such a battle? At a basic level, no one reaches the heights of academia without a fairly strong ego and sense of self-convictio...
26 Jul, 2013, 01.03 PM IST
King & coltIn secular terms, this is like the newly-elected President riding to White House on a scooter instead of a jet; but not in spiritual terms ...
12 Dec, 2012, 05.25 AM IST
Spending in the name of welfare: A look at many forms of freebie and subsidy politicsNarendra Modi announces 50 lakh affordable houses if voted back to power. A look at the many forms of freebie and subsidy politics.
09 Dec, 2012, 11.47 AM IST