'Thank God' Kiran Mazumdar Shaw did not become a doctor: When Dr Devi Shetty shared a life lesson from Biocon founder's inspiring journeyA missed medical college admission propelled Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw towards a different path, ultimately leading to the founding of Biocon. Re...
07 May, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jean Piaget: “Intelligence is what you use when you don't know what to do” — simple life lessons on how thinking in tough situations builds real intelligence and why problem-solving matters more than just knowing answersToday’s quote of the day by Jean Piaget shows that intelligence is not only about knowing answers. It is about thinking when you feel confu...
04 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
15 actors and directors who graduated from Delhi University's Hindu College: Arjun Rampal to Imtiaz Ali to Tisca ChopraDelhi University's Hindu College has a rich legacy of nurturing talent for Indian cinema. Many celebrated actors and filmmakers began their...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Aristotle: 'The high-minded man must care more for…'—Inspiring quotes by the father of Political ScienceAristotle, a Greek philosopher, believed truth matters more than public approval. His life and teachings highlight intellectual courage and...
24 Mar, 2026, 05.59 AM IST
Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most...'Sigmund Freud, a neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, revolutionized the understanding of mental distress by exploring hidden inner conf...
17 Jan, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dead at 97James Watson, the Nobel laureate who helped discover DNA's double helix, has died at 97. His groundbreaking 1953 work with Francis Crick re...
08 Nov, 2025, 09.23 PM IST
Zoology enters DU’s top 3 undergraduate courses for first time, overtakes EnglishZoology (Hons) has surged in popularity at Delhi University, becoming a top-three program due to its interdisciplinary nature and relevance...
24 Jul, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
NEET UG 2025 today: Check timing of the exam, last minute tips and other details hereThe NEET UG 2025 exam, a crucial gateway for aspiring doctors in India, is scheduled for May 4th. Conducted by the NTA, the exam duration i...
04 May, 2025, 10.13 AM IST
Eminent playback singer P Jayachandran dies at 80Renowned playback singer P Jayachandran, known as 'Bhava Gayakan', passed away at 80. He was acclaimed for his emotive renditions and recor...
09 Jan, 2025, 10.25 PM IST
CUET versus NEET: Understand the key differencesAfter board exams, students faced CUET and NEET for admission to top institutes. CUET covers multiple subjects, leading to diverse undergra...
27 Aug, 2024, 04.00 PM IST
How to become a wildlife photographer, here are some valuable tips from expert Priyanka AgarwalThose who wish to pursue a career in wildlife photography can study subjects like Zoology and Biology to understand the animal world better...
05 Feb, 2023, 11.09 PM IST
Salesforce's Arundhati Bhattacharya on leadership, her journey in the corporate sector and moreIn her book, “Indomitable - A working woman’s notes on life, work and leadership” – Bhattacharya has chronicled a working woman’s experienc...
13 Nov, 2022, 06.11 AM IST
Shruti Sharma tops civil services exam, women secure first three ranksAnkita Agarwal and Gamini Singla have secured the second and third rank respectively. A total of 685 candidates - 508 men and 177 women - h...
31 May, 2022, 07.46 AM IST
Sotheby's to auction paintings by 18th century artists commissioned by the East India CompanyThe exhibition will be held across Sotheby's in New York, Hong Kong and London, culminating in an auction on October 27.
01 Sep, 2021, 08.21 PM IST
Dhriti Banerjee becomes 1st woman director in 100 years of Zoological Survey of India historyThe 51-year-old has had an illustrious career as a scientist, conducting research in taxonomy, zoogeography, morphology and molecular syste...
05 Aug, 2021, 11.12 AM IST
10 people who made it big in fields they didn't have a degree inIt takes immense courage to leave what one has and strive for what one really wants, and make it big in that field.
30 Aug, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
Jujhar Singh: Could have been a doctor, but always knew finance was his callingSingh counts some of the blue chips, such as Airtel, RIL, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, Exim Bank, and state-run IOC, among his clients.
26 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST