Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “It is in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry.” Learn why curiosity is the highest form of intelligence — and how the modern world slowly destroys the human mind’s natural power to question, explore, and truly thinkQuote of the day by Albert Einstein reminds modern readers that real education begins with curiosity, not memorization. His powerful quote ...
29 May, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Quote of the day by the man behind “History is written by the victors” — Walter Benjamin: “Memory is not an instrument for surveying the past but its theater.” Learn the profound lesson on identity, and the hidden layers of human experience from one of the 20th century’s greatest philosophersThe Walter Benjamin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention across readers searching for identity, and emotional healing. Walter Benjam...
26 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
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...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to...” — a powerful reminder about self-deception, critical thinking, personal growth, and why facing the truth is often the hardest part of becoming wiserQuote of the day by Richard Feynman: Richard Feynman quote on self-deception still shapes modern thinking, leadership, science, and persona...
21 May, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
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,...
19 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: 'The safest way of not being very miserable is…'—Inspiring quotes by the 'philosopher of pessimism'German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's profound quote offers a timeless perspective on happiness and misery. He believed that excessive e...
15 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: 'You can hold yourself back from the sufferings of the world, that is...'—Top quotes by the Absurdist fiction novelist, author of The MetamorphosisQuote of the Day: Franz Kafka, a renowned writer, explored themes of isolation and anxiety. His quote suggests that avoiding the world's su...
14 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: “Man is a rational animal — so at least I have been told. Throughout a long life, I have looked diligently for evidence in favor of this statement, but so far I have....” Did Bertrand Russell expose the biggest hidden flaw in human nature long before the digital age arrived?Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: Bertrand Russell remains one of the most searched philosophers in modern intellectual history. His bo...
08 May, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ayn Rand: 'A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others' ; life lessons from The Fountainhead authorTrue creativity stems from inner purpose, focusing on personal growth and achieving goals rather than competing. Ayn Rand's philosophy high...
04 May, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Harvard graduate union requests for academic freedom protections in ongoing contract negotiationsHarvard's graduate student union seeks academic freedom protections for teaching and research assistants in ongoing contract negotiations. ...
26 Aug, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
More than 14,000 urge Harvard to reject $500 million deal with TrumpHarvard University is under pressure. Students, faculty, and alumni want the university to reject a settlement with the Trump administratio...
16 Aug, 2025, 01.35 PM IST
'Activism and University are not joined at hip': Ashoka University founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani slams academia for Hijacking institutionsFollowing Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad's arrest, Ashoka University trustee Sanjeev Bikhchandani addressed activism and free speech, reveal...
05 Jun, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Take steps for withdrawing cases against Kuki academics, KIM urges PM ModiThe Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has asked India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw five cases filed against scholars and leaders of the...
21 Aug, 2023, 02.15 PM IST
View: What India needs to do to get its own Yales and Harvards"Deepening relationships with faculty, students and alumni and institutionalising opportunities to receive input from various stakeholders ...
13 Apr, 2021, 10.47 AM IST
View: Universities can only thrive with academic freedom and institutional autonomyRecent events that have taken place in a reputed Indian university are only a reflection of the more significant public concern across the ...
23 Mar, 2021, 11.19 AM IST
JNU's culture under threat: 400 global academicians to VCThe scholars from across the globe have signed an open letter to Kumar saying the "academic culture and context that has formed basis of co...
24 Feb, 2017, 05.37 PM IST
Stand up against government pressure: Harvard Professor Arthur Kleinman to JNU VC M Jagadesh KumarHarvard University Professor Arthur Kleinman has adviced JNU Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar to stand up against government pressure, warn...
23 Feb, 2016, 10.27 PM IST