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Spanish proverb of the day: 'An old man who marries a young wife buys...' Life lessons on marriage, death, relationships, human nature, and why one should marry for the right reasonsSpanish proverb of the day highlights a traditional saying that warns about large age gaps in marriage and the challenges they may create. ...- 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...
- Indian Proverb of the Day by Swami Vivekananda: 'Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; think of it, dream of it, live on that idea...' Timeless advice on how to turn all dreams dreams into reality by the Indian philosopherIndian Proverb of the Day by Swami Vivekananda explores the importance of focus, dedication, and persistence. Through his famous quote, “Ta...
- Buddhist wisdom of the day: ‘If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will have complete peace', a lesson on detachment and inner peaceBuddhist teacher Ajahn Chah taught that peace is found in letting go. His wisdom highlights that suffering stems from attachment to outcome...
- Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
- How this 120+ year-old yogi & Padma awardee stayed so fit with a simple lifestyle continues to inspire generationsSwami Sivananda, the Padma Shri awardee and renowned yoga guru, continues to inspire millions even after his death in 2025. Known for his d...
- Sonny Rollins, the ‘Saxophone Colossus’ who redefined jazz, dies at 95Sonny Rollins, the iconic tenor saxophonist known as the Saxophone Colossus, has passed away at 95. His groundbreaking improvisations and h...
- Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...
- A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
- Stuck in a situationship? IITian-turned-ISKCON monk Gauranga Das explains why this modern dating trend can hurt you emotionallyModern dating's rise in situationships, characterized by emotional ambiguity and fear of commitment, leads to confusion and burnout. ISKCON...
- English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural workerComposed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Eccle...
- A medieval book in Rome has been hiding the oldest English poemA medieval book in a Roman library revealed a remarkable find. Researchers uncovered the oldest known English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn'. This ...
- Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'They say marriages are made in Heaven. But so is thunder and...' Life lessons on relationships, human nature and love by popular American film actorQuote of the day by Clint Eastwood shares a line about marriage, thunder, and lightning. The quote explores relationships, love, and human ...
- History's most famous Halley's comet may need a new name, and the real discoverer was a monk nobody ever heard ofHalley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery from nearly 1,0...
- Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
- India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park to be set up in LadakhLt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena lays foundation stone for India’s first petroglyph conservation park in Leh on World Heritage Day. The park ...
- 8 daily habits to train your brain like a monkExplore monk-like habits to calm your mind, boost focus, and live with deep inner clarity, and a better spiritual living, try these 8 habit...
- Ananda Krishnan, Malaysian tycoon whose son gave up $5 billion empire to become monk, passes awayMalaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, known for his telecom, oil, and media empire, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of corporate inno...
- Surreal: When Vivekananda scored 47, 46 & 57 % in English language exams!'The Modern Monk' takes a look into the life of one of the most important figures in the modern imagination of India.
- Of homage & heritageCrucially, the Jains differ from both Hindus and Buddhists in their understanding of karma, which for other faiths means simply the fruit o...
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