Warren Buffett issued finance’s most famous warning in his best yearThe most expensive risks, Warren Buffett understood, are the ones that appear on no balance sheet and in no forecast. Until, that is, the d...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
- Prudent ignorance
Christopher Hitchens, in 'Hitch 22', explores the allure of blissful ignorance, admitting envy for those untouched by harsh realities. Whil...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
'War benefits no one': 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan urge PMs to resume dialogueA coalition of 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan has penned an open letter to their respective Prime Ministers, urging an imme...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca: ‘What progress have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself’ - A timeless wisdom on self-love and being gentle towards yourselfRoman philosopher Seneca’s proverb of the day reminds us that becoming a friend to ourselves is one of life’s greatest achievements. In an ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Magnificent humanityPope Leo's encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', champions human dignity amidst AI advancements, reminding us of our inherent worth beyond pro...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: ‘Some people come in our life as blessings; some come in your life as lessons’ - why not everyone is meant to stay in your life explained by Saint Teresa of CalcuttaQuote of the Day by Mother Teresa offers a profound perspective on relationships. This enduring quote encourages us to view every encounter...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
INDIA bloc writes to CJI on concerns over SIR process; alliance gets AAP, DMK on board to raise issueCongress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that a joint letter has been sent to the Chief Justice of India by opposition parties raising...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Adani case: NY judge's query procedural, unlikely to derail DoJ bid to drop charges, says US lawyerA US judge's request for more details on dismissing charges against Gautam Adani is a standard procedural step, not a sign the case will re...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Austria lobbies EU to host Anthropic AI after US curbs: ReportAustria is pushing the European Union to consider hosting Anthropic AI system within its borders to counter efforts by the U.S. to bloc...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
US allows Anthropic to release Mythos to 'trusted partners'The action comes two weeks after the government ordered the AI firm to suspend access to some of its models, due to fears they could be dep...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmedMississippi's new law empowers the state's top law enforcement to create a registry of undocumented immigrants, sparking fears of targeting...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
US allows Anthropic to release Mythos to 'trusted partners'The US government has partially lifted restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI model, Claude Mythos 5, allowing trusted partners access aft...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Indian-American lawmakers urge diaspora to enter politics amid rise in anti-India sentimentIndian-American lawmakers are urging the diaspora to actively participate in public life and contest elections to counter rising anti-India...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: 'The art of losing isn't hard to master, so many things seem filled with...' - inspiring life lessons on dealing with loss, letting go, moving forward and acceptance by Pulitzer Prize winner and The Fish and One Art poetQuote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: Elizabeth Bishop's wisdom on loss offers a profound perspective, suggesting that losing things is an ...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST