The Best Advice for Life by Dalai Lama: 'No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is...'- Why holding on to hope is the greatest strength in difficult timesThe Dalai Lama's life underscores that while pain and loss are inevitable, losing hope is the true disaster. His journey from Tibet to exil...
05 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it,' a lesson on gratitude from the British nurse and social reformerFlorence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and a social reformer, left a profound message: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a ...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.12 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
Quote of the Day by Turkish novelist Elif Shafak: ‘If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven't loved enough’Quote of the Day by Turkish novelist Elif Shafak on love and friendship highlights that true connections transform us, not just make us hap...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other...' - Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey author's life lesson explains why trusting yourself in a world full of opinions is importantQuote of the day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen's quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal judgment over societal expect...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Psychologists explain why parents should not say ‘we cannot afford it’ to kids. Parenting lessons on how to teach money's value to kidsMany parents use the phrase "We can't afford it" to turn down their children's requests, but psychologists say it may create unnecessary an...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Tamil Nadu doctor on Italy trip with family says Europe feels hotter than India: 'At least in India we have ACs'A Tamil Nadu doctor travelling with his family in Italy during Europe's ongoing heatwave said the weather felt "worse than in India" despit...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM 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
Quote of the day by French Romantic author Victor Hugo: ‘To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further’, a lesson on the true meaning of loveVictor Hugo, the renowned French author, believed that the act of loving, or having loved, is a profound reward in itself, surpassing any m...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.15 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
We the livingPetrograd's railway station, a scene of faded grandeur and dust, awaited a train. Amidst the gloom, Kira Argounova arrived, a striking figu...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM 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
7 benefits of having a high-interest savings accountUnlock better returns on your savings with high-interest accounts, offering more than just secure fund storage. These accounts provide easy...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Quote of the day by John Denver: ‘I think the biggest problem in the world is that we have a generation of young people, and…’ – Message for a generation that wonders if tomorrow will be betterJohn Denver, the beloved singer-songwriter, voiced concern decades ago about young people losing hope for a better future, a sentiment that...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to riseEurope is reeling from a devastating heatwave, with France reporting over 1,000 excess deaths, primarily among the elderly. Record temperat...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
A major discovery in Denmark is changing what we thought we knew about VikingsA vast textile production site unearthed in Denmark is challenging the traditional image of Vikings as mere barbarians. Spanning over a mil...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.11 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