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Proverb of the day from India: 'Of what use is a book of knowledge to a person who lacks their own common sense? What can a mirror do for someone...' An ancient saying teaches why knowledge alone is not enough to succeed in lifeToday's proverb from India highlights the difference between possessing knowledge and understanding how to use it. The ancient Sanskrit ver...
300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...
Indian tourists abroad: Viral reels, volume travel and culture clash debateA reflection on viral videos of Indian tourists abroad, exploring debates over travel behaviour, Instagram culture, and the tension between...
India chair on AI to be set up in a Slovakian university: PM ModiIndia and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishmen...
Zepto’s $1 billion IPO; Navi eyes fresh fundsHappy Tuesday! Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed updated draft papers for its $1 billion public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech...
Intel spinout Articul8 eyes $50 million for India heritage AI ventureArticul8, a spin-off from Intel, is raising $30-50 million to establish an India-based AI entity focused on traditional knowledge systems l...
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'Before you start some work, always ask three questions: Why am I doing it? What the results might be? Will I...?'- How to make smarter decisions in life, explained by the legendary political strategistIndian Proverb of the Day features a well-known teaching attributed to Chanakya: “Before you start some work, always ask yourself three que...
Lord Shiva's ‘oldest prayer’ uncovered: Shiv Trilogy author Amish Tripathi shares how a techie decoded a 4,500-year-old Pashupati sealA computer scientist's cryptographic analysis of the Pashupati Seal suggests its inscription is an ancient invocation to Lord Shiva, aligni...
In 1938, a museum curator sorted through an ordinary trawler catch off South Africa: One strange blue fish revealed a lineage scientists thought had vanished millions of years agoA remarkable find in 1938 stunned scientists. A fish, believed extinct for millions of years, was caught off South Africa. This living coel...
India proverb of the day by Vishnu Sharma: ‘A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend’; Panchatantra’s lessons on choosing wisdom over blind loyaltyAn ancient Indian proverb of the day from the Panchatantra, 'A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend,' highlights the value of intelli...
IFS officer shares stunning bloom that’s also Odisha’s state flower. Can you guess it?An Indian Forest Service officer shared a striking image of the Ashoka tree in bloom. This tree, also known as Sita Ashok, is Odisha's stat...
No cement, no chemical. Kerala’s 300-year-old way of making floors can keep homes cool without AC, even in hot summersDiscover Kaavi flooring, an ancient Indian method for keeping homes cool. This 300-year-old technique uses natural ingredients like iron ox...
Dalai Lama suggests inclusion of ancient Indian knowledge as academic subjectDalai Lama said that the education system should also take care of the physical development as well as the 'inner' well-being of students b...
Pay more attention to ancient Indian knowledge: Dalai LamaThe Dalai Lama further said the country's rich knowledge of truth and philosophy was distinct from that of the world.
India is the best country upholding the religious harmony and tolerance: Dalai Lama"My religion is kindness. All religions have the serious scope for promoting harmony," Dalai Lama said adding he was disturbed by terrorism...
Education policy: NCERT discusses theme of Indian ancient knowledge in national meetA senior NCERT official said theme on ancient knowledge system has also made its way to the apex national committee that will finalise the ...
Is jingoistic science discrediting the astounding achievements of ancient Indian knowledge?At the 102nd Science Congress, an aeroplane powered by 40 engines from the Vedic Age rode on a recent wave of revisionist clamour.
Indian Science Congress hopes to revive knowledge in ancient texts"The objective of this event is to have a pure secular and scientific session," said Prakash Javdekar, the Union environment minister, who ...