Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘I love women whose hidden desires make horses put an end to…’ Palestinian poet's metaphorical take on power of attraction, mystery, and desireMahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of identity, exile, and love. His profound work, marked by lyrical beauty a...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Word of the Day: AphanisisWord of the Day: Aphanisis fits squarely within that category. It is a sophisticated and intellectually compelling word whose relevance ext...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Quote of the day by ‘A Farewell To Arms’ writer Ernest Hemingway: ‘When people talk listen completely. Don't be thinking what you're going to say..’ ; lessons on art of hearing from American literary iconErnest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author, emphasized the profound value of patient listening for learning and personal growth. He urg...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
From James and Martyr to The God of the Woods: 6 Barack Obama-recommended books worth adding to your reading listFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Quotes by Luís Vaz de Camões: ‘Times change, as do our wills, what we are is ever changing, all the world is made of change, and…’ Portuguese poet’s timeless words on the inevitability of changePortuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões, a Renaissance giant, profoundly explored change and human nature. His epic "The Lusiads" celebrated mar...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Apple expands child safety tools as social media bans growApple is enhancing tools for parents to safeguard children online. New features will allow parents to manage app usage, content access, and...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 studentsA fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CB...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it...' Irish author’s timeless lesson on expectations and contentmentOscar Wilde's quote of the day explores a profound truth about human nature. It suggests that both failing to achieve our desires and succe...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
'Fake and fabricated': TMC leader Kirti Azad dismisses claim of 20 rebel TMC MPs extending support to NDAAll India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday dismissed a viral social media post claiming that a "separate group" of 20...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Poetry of the day by Dylan Thomas: 'Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night...'; what the Welsh poet's lines teach about facing life's hardest momentsDylan Thomas's famous poem 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' remains a powerful literary work. Written for his dying father, it urges...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Steppenwolf author Hermann Hesse: ‘Love your suffering. Do not resist it; do not flee from it. It is only…’ Why fighting pain often makes suffering worseQuote of the Day by Steppenwolf's Hermann Hesse, "Love your suffering," challenges the modern pressure to avoid discomfort. It suggests tha...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Life advice of the day by famous American novelist Herman Melville: “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in…— Inspiring quote and life lesson on why being yourself mattersLife advice of the day by Herman Melville: Herman Melville's quote, “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation,” rem...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for newsTech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
An unexpected wedding detail stole the spotlight at Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson’s Bahamas celebration-here's what it wasDonald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson's wedding in the Bahamas featured a surprising detail that captured online attention. Elegant cotton ...
30 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST