Quote of the Day by Mark Twain: 'It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled' - Timeless lessons on self-deception, human nature, and intellectual humility by the greatest humorist of the United StatesMark Twain's timeless observation, 'It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled,' reveals why we cling to f...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisationPresident Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Who is Guo Wengui? 10 things to know about the exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in US prisonGuo Wengui, the Self-exiled Chinese businessman, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme. Prosecu...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.33 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
US judge won't immediately dismiss criminal charges against Gautam AdaniA US judge on Friday asked the Justice Department to explain its decision to drop criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani, stoppi...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of p...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections,—a mere heart of..." - Inspiring lessons from English naturalist Charles Darwin on objectivity, critical thinking, overcoming confirmation bias, and becoming wiser every dayQuote of the Day by the legendary Charles Darwin reminds us that the pursuit of truth demands intellectual honesty above personal preferenc...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Suvendu Adhikari unveils UCC, anti-conversion roadmap for West BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a stringent law against religious conversion and the implementation of the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being ov...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Spanish Proverb of the Day: 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness...'- A timeless lesson on justice, morality, and human natureA Spanish proverb, 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness,' highlights society's complex view on justice. It s...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Lao Tzu: ‘Doing nothing is better than…’ - why more effort doesn't always strengthen a relationshipQuote of the Day by Lao Tzu: Feeling busy but not productive? Ancient philosopher Lao Tzu's wisdom, "Doing nothing is better than being bus...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Lawyers for Gautam Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal caseIndian billionaire Gautam Adani's lawyers are pushing a U.S. judge to officially drop criminal charges after the Justice Department announc...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
West Bengal: Ex-TMC MLA Atin Ghosh, daughter booked in property grab caseFormer TMC MLA Atin Ghosh, his daughter, and son-in-law face charges for allegedly illegally occupying a Kolkata bungalow and land worth Rs...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Quote of the day by Socrates: 'The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's life lesson on true contentmentAncient Greek philosopher Socrates, born in Athens around 470 BC, profoundly shaped modern thought on life and knowledge. Though he left no...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Are your moral views just a lie? A psychology professor explains the science behind our changing values and beliefsPsychologist Audun Dahl argues that our moral beliefs are more fluid than we realize. Rather than attributing changes to selfishness or err...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits initial findings to UP governmentA Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya has submitted its preliminary report to the Ut...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST