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Barack Obama's reading list: 6 books that explore identity, power, history and ambition you must readFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
Thousands rally at Jantar Mantar as CJP escalates exam accountability campaignThousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The youth-led movement demanded accountability for examinat...
Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishnessQuote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highligh...
'Creativity, innovation essential': Scholar Danino warns against fear in textbook writing after NCERT rowAcademic Michel Danino warns Supreme Court orders on a removed NCERT textbook chapter could stifle creativity. He believes this will discou...
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you educate a man you educate one individual...'-Life lessons on education, empowerment, equality, and why educating women transforms entire generationsAn ancient African proverb powerfully illustrates how educating women profoundly impacts entire families and future generations. This wisdo...
Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘As women, we may not be a minority, but there is a bond that we all share; it is...’ - What the Lebanese-British human rights advocate understood about the struggles of womenQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney highlights a universal bond among women, transcending geography, religion, and culture. It focused on shar...
Astrology June 2026: 5 Major Planetary Events That Could Change Your HoroscopeA rare combination of planetary movements makes June 2026 one of the most important astrological months of the year. From lucky Venus-Jupit...
UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based educationUttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizin...
Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalistSibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over India’s democracy, h...
Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: ‘If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years…’ Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisisQuote of the day: The “Sahara Desert” quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh,...
Quote of the day by Amal Clooney: ‘I hate the idea that you somehow, as a human being, have to be put…’ – Human rights lawyer refuses to be defined by labelsAmal Clooney, a renowned lawyer, defies societal norms that confine individuals to single labels. She argues that people are complex and ca...
Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
Quote of the day by Nobel laureate Henry A. Kissinger: ‘Accept everything about yourself — I mean everything. You are you and that…’ Powerful wisdom on self-acceptance in an age of comparisonHenry Kissinger’s quote of the day reflects that peace is not only something negotiated between nations. Sometimes, it also begins within i...
Quote of the Day by Stephen Hawking: “The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities” — What legendary physicist revealed about time, reality, memory and why nothing in life is constantStephen Hawking’s quote, “The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities,” challenges the traditio...
Word of the Day: PanopticonPanopticon is more than a word, it is a concept that bridges architecture, philosophy, and modern digital life. Its enduring relevance lies...
Quote of the day by Aldous Huxley: 'I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself' ; life lessons from Brave New World authorAldous Huxley, author of Brave New World, believed personal change is key. He argued that focusing on self-improvement creates a ripple eff...
Quote of the Day by Nobel winning economist Milton Friedman, “If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert...” – Does Friedman's critique of government still apply in 2026? What does this powerful quote reveal about government efficiency, economic freedom, and modern life lessons?Quote of the Day by Nobel winning economist Milton Friedman: Global public spending has crossed $30 trillion in 2026. Efficiency remains a ...
Judgements on decriminalising adultery, same-sex consensual relationship 'not a good law': Centre in SCThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that landmark judgments on adultery and same-sex relationships were based on subjective 'constitu...
Delhi parents get relief: Schools warned against forcing book & uniform purchases. Action if violatedDelhi government has directed private schools to stop forcing parents to buy books, uniforms, and other materials from specific vendors. Pa...