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Irish proverb of the day: 'Marry a woman from the mountain, and you...' Life lessons on collective family, community obligations, cultural baggage, interconnected growth, and why marriage is a package deal and comes with its own pros and cons- Psychology says people who collect antiques aren't stuck in the past, they may be preserving memories, identity and a sense of meaning
- In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pockets
- In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...18 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- Life Lesson of the Day by Paulo Coelho: "All you have to do is pay attention: lessons always arrive when..." Learn the very profound and apt learning by the author of The Alchemist who shows how ordinary moments can become extraordinary teachers when we truly pay attentionLife Lesson of the Day by Paulo Coelho: We often wander through life looking for answers in all the wrong places. The daily grind blinds us...18 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: 'In life, unlike chess, the game continues after...'- A powerful lesson about resilience and moving forward by one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writersIsaac Asimov's insightful words serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us that even after setbacks, life continues to unfold. Defeats are not...18 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- American saying of the day: 'Don’t Take No Wooden Nickels' — Meaning, origin, and how to use itThe American idiom "Don't take no wooden nickels" originated from promotional tokens with no real value, evolving into advice to be cautiou...18 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Quote of the day by rock icon Mick Jagger: ‘The past is a great place and I do not want to erase it or to regret it, but I do not want to be its prisoner either’ - Rolling Stones musician on moving forward without regretRock icon Mick Jagger's quote of the day is a powerful message about the past. He believes we should cherish our history, its lessons and e...18 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- French Proverb of the Day: 'There is no worse blind man than the one who doesn’t want to see' teaches patience, warns us about dangers of closing our minds to new ideasFrench proverb of the Day Offers offers timeless wisdom about truth, knowledge, and human nature. It teaches that deliberate ignorance can ...17 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
- Spanish proverb of the day: “Success is the child of...” — a timeless life lesson on hard work, patience, determination, personal growth, achievement, and the power of never giving upSpanish proverb of the day: Success is the child of perseverance reveals why patience creates lasting success. This wisdom explores resilie...17 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- 500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...17 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Diego Maradona: 'Reaching the penalty box and not getting in a shot on goal is like dancing with your...' - Argentine football icon's no-nonsense take on scoring goalsQuote of the day by Diego Maradona: Football icon Diego Maradona is remembered for his extraordinary talent and passion. He led Argentina t...17 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- In 1929, a young archaeologist in China uncovered skullcap, 'Peking Man' inside a cold cave and changed human history foreverA 1929 discovery in China changed human evolution studies. Pei Wenzhong found the Peking Man skullcap. This fossil proved early humans live...15 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- DNA from 7000-year-old African Mummy reveals previously unknown human lineage in Sahara desert 50,000 years agoSahara Mummy DNA: DNA extracted from two 7,000-year-old naturally preserved individuals found in Libya's Takarkori rock shelter has reveale...15 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by pioneering Black American LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson: “No pride for some of us without liberation...”Quote of the Day: Marsha P. Johnson's powerful quote, "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us," highlights that true Prid...14 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In the 1920s, a paper company realized wartime wadding could work better on faces than on cold cream, and facial tissues entered daily lifeInitially crafted for elegant beauty routines to wipe away cold cream, facial tissues quickly transformed into a practical alternative to t...14 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: ‘My Best Friend is a person who will give me a…’ – Former US President on friendship and readingAbraham Lincoln, a former US President, believed true friends give books that expand understanding. His quote emphasizes intellectual growt...14 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: “Wealth is like seawater: the more we drink, the...” — A timeless wisdom lesson on money, success, happiness, human desire, and the hidden trap of never feeling enoughQuote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer reveals a powerful truth about wealth, success, and happiness. Modern research shows rising income ...13 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Karl Marx: "One day there will be trillionaires, but you will still have nothing." — What did Marx reveal about wealth inequality, capitalism, and the future of money? A wealth quote that offers powerful lessons on building lasting prosperity beyond moneyQuote of the day by Karl Marx reveals a deeper truth about wealth inequality, capitalism, and society. His warning about future trillionair...12 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
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