In 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently: How Friedrich Miescher’s DNA discovery changed scienceIn 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently when Friedr...
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Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul...' - Analytical psychology's founder explains the importance of empathy in human relationshipsSwiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung remains one of the most influential figures in psychology, with his ideas on dreams, persona...
26 May, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Quote of the day by famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘When entering marriage, one should ask - do you think you will be able to have good conversations with this woman into…’; German writer on a lasting marriageFriedrich Nietzsche, a renowned German philosopher, believed marriage thrives on continuous, meaningful conversation. His insights, drawn f...
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Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'The world will ask you who you are and if you don't know the world will tell...' - Why understanding yourself matters the most before society defines you explained by the founder of analytical psychologyCarl Jung’s quote of the day about identity highlights the importance of understanding oneself before society begins defining who a person ...
18 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'All things are subject to interpretation, whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is...' - life lessons by German philosopher on understanding interpretation, power and why truth depends on perspectiveQuote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy posits that interpretation, not objective truth, shapes our under...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
Swiss researchers decode ancient “influenza virus” genome from preserved pandemic victimScientists have successfully decoded the genome of the 1918 influenza virus from a preserved Swiss patient sample. The research reveals tha...
26 Jul, 2025, 07.14 AM IST
Moon sculptures, NFTs give futuristic turn to Art Basel fair in SwitzerlandArtist Jeff Koons plans to send 125 miniature sculptures to the moon with multi-billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
20 Jun, 2022, 05.57 PM IST
Susheel Kumar joins Syngenta India as MDKumar holds an MBA in Agribusiness Management from Symbiosis Institute of International Business, India and a bachelor’s degree in Agricult...
06 Mar, 2022, 08.48 PM IST
Indian offshore wealth parks itself in tax havens of AsiaOver 53% of India's offshore wealth is now held in tax havens like Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Bahrain and Malaysia, with Swiss banks hold...
14 Sep, 2017, 10.04 AM IST
- Every meal triggers inflammation that may protect us
London, Jan 22 (IANS) Every time we eat food, it may trigger an inflammatory response that acts as a protective mechanism to fight the bact...
22 Jan, 2017, 01.47 PM IST
Yoga may help reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms, says studyTypical symptoms of MS include physical & mental fatigue as well as faintness, depression and paresthesia such as needles & numbness.
04 May, 2016, 06.22 PM IST
Here's how marriage makes you gain weightIt was found that married couples on average eat better than singles, but that they also weigh significantly more and do less sport.
30 Jun, 2015, 04.48 PM IST
Nerve cells interact like friends on Facebook!The researchers focused on the visual area of the cerebral cortex, which receives information from the eye and gives rise to visual percept...
05 Feb, 2015, 05.15 PM IST
- Liquidity versus capital debate divides Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Top researchers at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business are taking diametrically opposing views on the Volcker Rule.
22 Feb, 2012, 05.11 AM IST
- Basel III: UBS, Credit Suisse need to double their capital
UBS and Credit Suisse Group need to hold almost double the capital required under Basel III rules, said a Swiss government-appointed panel.
05 Oct, 2010, 03.19 AM IST
- Swiss lawmakers give in, likely to back UBS deal with US
Swiss lawmakers, bowing to pressure from bankers representing 7.6% of the nation’s gross domestic product, are poised to back the governmen...
15 Apr, 2010, 03.12 AM IST
- Swiss banks offer to tax Indian, other foreign clients
Pressed hard for giving access to details of money stashed away by Indians and other overseas clients with them, Swiss banks have offered t...
28 Sep, 2009, 01.13 AM IST