African Proverb of the Day: 'A family is like a forest, when you are outside it is dense...'- Life lessons on family, belonging, understanding, and why every person has a meaningful place in the bigger pictureAn ancient African proverb compares family to a forest. From outside, it appears dense and complex. Inside, each tree has its unique place ...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'The sheep will spend its entire life fearing the wolf, only to be eaten by the...' - life lessons on dark side of blind trust, hidden risks and why the real danger may not be the enemy you fear mostAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying warns that focusing solely on visible threats like wolves can lead to being harmed by trusted...
28 May, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Wednesday Motivation by Buddha: 'It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to...'Wednesday Motivation by Buddha: Buddha's teachings emphasize that personal responsibility, not external enemies, leads to wrongdoing. He ex...
27 May, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
8 indoor plants that are said to bring bad luck, negative energy in your homeFeng Shui and Vastu Shastra offer guidance on indoor plants. Some plants are believed to bring negative energy and discord into homes. Thes...
26 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Just 18 years ago, a boy chasing his dog unearthed a lost human ancestor and rewrote the story of evolution; how one of the world’s most intriguing discoveries was made in 2008A remarkable fossil discovery in South Africa has shed light on human evolution. Young Matthew Berger found a bone that led to the identifi...
11 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: “Person who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait a....” Ancient Chinese wisdom behind the famous “roast duck” proverb reveals a timeless warning about laziness, procrastination, false hope, and human behavior in modern lifeThe Chinese proverb of the day, “Person who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait a...,” is gaining fresh relevance in 2026. Mil...
09 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
New tree genus discovered in South America turns out to be a distant relative of tomatoes and potatoesAfter over two decades of study, scientists have officially named Daturodendron absconditum, a new genus of tree discovered in the Colombia...
07 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
What a Hidden Reindeer Trap Under Ice Tells Us About Ancient SurvivalA remarkable reindeer trap from Norway's early Iron Age has emerged from melting ice. This ancient system, buried for 1,500 years, reveals ...
04 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day by Taoist philosopher Zhuang Zhou: 'A straight tree is cut down for lumber, while the twisted tree lives on, untouched and free.' Ancient Taoist idea explains how being a misfit can sometimes protect your freedomThis Chinese proverb of the day, attributed to Zhuang Zhou uses the image of a straight and a twisted tree to explain a deeper truth about ...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
It stands over 100 feet tall, is nearly 200 feet wide at the base, and may be older than many famous monuments; now NOAA believes that this Maug coral may hold clues to the future of reefsScientists discovered an ancient, massive Porites coral colony, estimated to be over 2,000 years old, in the Maug caldera near the Mariana ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
In 1998, a Beachgoer Walking Along a Quiet Shore in Norfolk - An Upside-Down Tree in the Sand - Revealed a Hidden Bronze Age Ritual SiteIn 1998, an ancient Bronze Age timber circle, Seahenge, was discovered at Holme-next-the-Sea after emerging from the sands due to erosion. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
‘He’ll do it!’ Lawyer sparks firestorm over Donald Trump's pardon for Ghislaine MaxwellGhislaine Maxwell's lawyer, David Oscar Markus, believes a presidential pardon from Donald Trump is a strong possibility for his client. Ma...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
On being triggered by a tree at EpernayTwo wars, separated by 200+ years, could not be more different on what counts
18 Apr, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is...' Lessons on timely action, success and why making optimum use of present is crucialChinese proverb of the day shares a lesson about action, time, and long-term growth. The saying explains why delay leads to regret and why ...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
The ‘World’s Oldest Tree’ is 5,000 years old, and its location is a top secretAn ancient Great Basin bristlecone pine in California's White Mountains, nearly 5,000 years old, holds the title of the oldest known non-cl...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Revere and conserveSacred trees thrive due to reverence. The Gurusheng tree in Arunachal Pradesh grew from Dalai Lama's stick. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in Sri...
10 Jul, 2025, 11.34 PM IST