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Quote of the Day by Sun Tzu: "Place your army on death ground, and it will survive; plunge it into desperate straits, and it will..." — Ultimate life lessons on winning the war: The Art of War reveals why your greatest victories begin when retreat is impossibleQuote of the Day by Sun Tzu explores one of history's most enduring lessons on courage, commitment, and human psychology. In Chapter 11 of ...
Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot and injures 13, authorities sayA pilot has died and 13 others were injured after a small aircraft crashed into Beijing's towering CITIC Tower on Friday. The two-seat ligh...
Greek proverb of the day: 'An army of deer led by a lion is more to be feared than an army of lions led by a deer' - Why great leadership matters more than strengthAncient Greek wisdom talks about a capable leader, like a lion, can inspire even ordinary individuals to achieve extraordinary feats. Conve...
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
Idiom of the Day - How “By the Skin of Your Teeth” describes last-minute successIdiom of the Day: The idiom “by the skin of your teeth” means to just barely accomplish something or narrowly escape a difficult situation....
Best proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceBest proverb of the day today: Chasing wealth for lasting happiness is a futile pursuit, as a timeless proverb reveals. While naps offer te...
Greek proverb of the day: 'You can tell who the good seamen are during a...' - motivational life lessons on character, resilience, leadership, importance of staying strong during hard times and why adversity is a test of strengthGreek proverb of the day: A Greek saying highlights how true character, skill, and leadership emerge during challenging times, much like sk...
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
Best Spanish saying of the day: 'The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.' Centuries-old proverb that warns why staying comfortable for too long can cost you opportunities, success and growthGreat Spanish Saying of the Day: A Spanish proverb, "The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current," highlights the importanc...
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
'Wait till US discovers it': Spain's Billarda goes viral; Indians say it's a 2,000-year-old game called gilli dandaA Spanish game called Billarda has gone viral on Indian social media. Many Indians recognize it as their ancient game, gilli danda. Videos ...
Trump's 80th birthday: White House cage fight spectacle amidst war and controversyUS President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with a unique cage-fighting event at the White House. This spectacle occurs as the presid...
The World Cup Reminds Us of the Animal Origins of FootballPigs' bladders were once a versatile tool, serving as containers for lard, preserves, and even in scientific and medical applications. Thei...
Quote of the day attributed to Alexander the Great: “I am not afraid of an army of lions…” a lesson on true leadershipThis timeless quote, often attributed to Alexander the Great, underscores the paramount importance of leadership over sheer talent. It illu...
On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
Quote of the day by Sun Tzu: 'One mark of a great soldier is that he fights on his own terms or fights...' - Ancient Chinese military strategist's timeless lesson on choosing your battles wiselyQuote of the day by Sun Tzu: Ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, author of 'The Art of War,' emphasized strategy and preparation o...
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...
Could these 8 philosophical perspectives completely change the way we understand human nature and what it means to be human?More than 8 major philosophical perspectives, from Homo sapiens to Homo viator, have attempted to explain human nature, human identity, and...
This 121-million-year-old bird had tail feathers twice its body length just to get a datePaleontologists have discovered Plumadraco bankoorum, a new species of bird from 121 million years ago in China. This "feather dragon" poss...
Modi highlights return of Chola-era artefacts, ancient copper plates in Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat program celebrated ordinary citizens and highlighted the return of ancient artefacts. A histori...