500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...
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Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'A mother takes 20 years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in 20 minutes' ; American literary icon once reflected how love makes a fool of us allLove's powerful influence can lead individuals to overlook problematic behavior, a sentiment poet Robert Frost humorously captured. His quo...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Psychology says introverts who seem most at ease in their 50s and 60s are not the ones who overcame introversion; they are often the ones who stopped viewing their need for solitude as something that required justificationAs individuals transition into middle age, the allure of peaceful evenings often supersedes the excitement of lively gatherings. Studies su...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Scientists found a tropical butterfly that appears to slow its own aging, and one species can live for 348 days as a resultScientists have discovered tropical butterflies, Heliconius, that live much longer and age slower than their relatives. These butterflies, ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Psychology says the popular kid doesn't always win: Why the quiet friend in the background often becomes more successful later in lifePsychology says that the friend of the popular student often develops qualities that may go unnoticed during adolescence but become increas...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Psychology says people born in June may have a hidden advantage in social life, confidence, and adaptability, but is it true?Psychology also cautions against placing too much faith in birth-month personality theories. The human brain is naturally drawn to patterns...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan's co-star left Kashmir as a child, sold kites, and lived in a Mumbai chawl. He survived on Rs 30 a day. Now, he is a famous actor and authorManav Kaul's journey from a displaced childhood in Kashmir to selling kites and swimming competitively in Madhya Pradesh, eventually leadin...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Business as second nature: Biomimicry offers a framework to shift from replication to innovation using natural principles05 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
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Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'You may encounter many defeats, but you must…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-famous poet, revered for her memoir, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'Quote of the Day: Maya Angelou's powerful words continue to inspire. Her life journey, marked by hardship and triumph, teaches resilience. ...
16 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Quote of the Day by the famous English poet John Keats: “I was never afraid of failure; for I would sooner fail than not be among the...” – Inspiring quote on ambition, courage, taking risks, overcoming challenges and what is the real secret to successQuote of the Day by John Keats: Jon Keats' powerful quote reflects the fearless approach to ambition and his belief in striving for excelle...
14 May, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
In 1963, Edward Lorenz Re-Ran a Weather Model: A Tiny Change Rewrote the Forecast and Revealed Chaos TheoryA 1963 experiment by Edward Lorenz at MIT revealed a profound scientific truth. Rounding weather data slightly led to drastically different...
05 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'If you kill a cockroach you are a hero; if you kill a butterfly you are bad. Morality has aesthetic standards' - The hypocrisy of human judgment between right and wrong explained by the German philosopherThe quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche highlights how people often judge right and wrong based on appearance and emotional reactions r...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.41 AM IST
- Butterflies origin pushed back in time: Study
Berlin, Jan 11 (IANS) Newly discovered fossils show that moths and butterflies have been on the planet for at least 200 million years. Scie...
11 Jan, 2018, 04.02 PM IST
- Butterflies origin pushed back in time: Study
Berlin, Jan 11 (IANS) Newly discovered fossils show that moths and butterflies have been on the planet for at least 200 million years. Scie...
11 Jan, 2018, 03.27 PM IST
College takes up captive breeding, raises five species of butterfliesAfter finding encouraging results from their studies on butterflies in Alagar Hills in the district, American College in Madurai has succee...
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