Dia Mirza's environmental remark on patriarchy sparks backlash; internet says 'Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai'. Here's what she saidDia Mirza's assertion on a podcast that patriarchy is the cause of climate change has sparked a heated online debate. While critics argue h...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Faroe Islands whale hunt: Over 700 dolphins and whales killed in annual grind tradition sparks global outrageThe Faroe Islands witnessed a mass killing of over 700 whales and dolphins in a traditional hunt. This ancient practice, known as the 'grin...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Pythagoras: ‘As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will…’ – Greek philosopher on compassion, peace, and humanityOver 2,500 years ago, philosopher Pythagoras observed a profound link between how humans treat animals and their own capacity for peace and...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Hollywood, Bollywood and AI: Who controls storytelling now?The landscape of entertainment is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence. Enhanced AI technologies are now...
29 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actionsQuote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosop...
28 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
10 years ago, a child fell into a zoo enclosure with a 450-pound ‘patriot’ gorilla that was killed minutes later and the internet believed it broke the matrixHarambe's story: The White House's unexpected tribute to Harambe, the silverback gorilla killed in 2016, reignited the "Harambe Simulation ...
28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
When a Muslim member backed cow slaughter ban as fundamental right in Constituent AssemblyConstituent Assembly debates from November 1948 show Muslim members discussing cow slaughter. Syed Muhammad Saadulla and Z H Lari sought cl...
27 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Quote of the Day from Studio Ghibli's Castle in the Sky: ‘The world cannot live without love; no matter how many weapons you have or how great your technology might be.’Studio Ghibli's timeless animation, exemplified by 'Castle in the Sky,' teaches that love and human connection are paramount, not just tech...
24 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
23 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Qurbani is 1400-year-old tradition and will continue, asserts AJUP chief Humayun Kabir on West Bengal animal slaughter rulesA political party chief in West Bengal challenged a government notice on animal slaughter, vowing to continue ritual sacrifices. Meanwhile,...
21 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
When is South Park Season 29 releasing? Official premiere date confirmedSouth Park is returning for season 29 in September 2026. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone confirmed the new season while discussing the ...
20 May, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about itSteven Soderbergh's documentary "John Lennon: The Last Interview" utilises AI-generated imagery to visualise philosophical discussions from...
17 May, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
The idea that Claude has feelings is great for Anthropic: Parmy OlsonRichard Dawkins, a prominent skeptic, recently declared a large language model named Claude to be conscious after a series of interactions....
10 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Plato: “The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to....” Ancient Greek philosopher issued a timeless warning about leadership, political responsibility, and public silence centuries agoQuote of the day by Plato: More than 2,300 years after Plato wrote his famous quote on leadership and power, the words still dominate moder...
10 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Hegel: “Just as little is seen in pure light as in pure darkness. Everything is ....” — Did the German philosopher secretly expose the dangerous modern obsession with certainty, perfection, and black-and-white thinking?Quote of the day by Hegel: More than 250 years after his birth, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel remains one of the most searched and influent...
10 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST