In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Rays of Belief IPO: Mom's Belief operator announces price band for issue opening on September 1Rays of Belief, which operates under the Mom’s Belief brand, will open its IPO on September 1, with a price band of Rs 227-239 per share. T...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
India may face China’s problem before it reaches the Dragon's wealthIndia’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level, even as the working-age population remains dominant. The country m...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Janet Jackson: “A lot of people who start work at a very young age never… – Inspiring lessons on childhood, growing older, maturity, responsibility and why you should not grow up too fast by the American Singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on experiences and freedomQuote of the Day by Janet Jackson: Janet Jackson’s quote, “A lot of people who start work at a very young age never grow up because they ne...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
This child prodigy developed technology to detect lead in drinking water. Years later, she made her way to MIT. At 19, made history by winning the Stephen Hawking honourGitanjali Rao's journey as a young innovator began at the age of ten when she created Tethys, a device to detect lead in drinking water. Th...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Singapore wants to pay parents over $55,000 per child to boost birth rateSingapore will provide nearly S$70,000 (US$55,153) in direct support for every citizen child up to age 17 as it tackles a record-low fertil...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan’s parents escaped Vietnam by boat with no hope of reuniting with their family; decades later, their daughter became a Harvard graduate & philanthropistPriscilla Chan's journey is rooted in her family's escape from war-torn Vietnam in search of safety and a better life. She became the first...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
In 1892, a schoolteacher ran for office in North Dakota when women couldn't vote in most elections. She became the first woman in America elected to a statewide office positionIn 1892, Laura J. Eisenhuth, a schoolteacher and educator from North Dakota, became the first woman in the United States elected to a state...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Kurt Russell: “My dad taught me something early on: you don’t measure yourself by...” — a powerful life lesson on self-reliance, hard work, personal responsibility and building a meaningful life from the Hollywood actor known for his enduring career, independence and memorable performancesQuote of the Day by Kurt Russell: Kurt Russell's famous quote, "My dad taught me something early on: you don’t measure yourself by what oth...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: “I never face the day without… – Inspiring lessons on beauty, elegance, fragrance, individuality and why confidence is the best accessory by the British-American actress known for her beauty, timeless style and deep insights on glamour and lifestyleQuote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: Elizabeth Taylor’s quote, “I never face the day without perfume,” highlights the importance of person...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Participants at MeitY child safety consultation call for regulation beyond content takedownsParticipants said there was no demand for a blanket ban on social media. Instead, discussions centred on defining and enforcing “safety by ...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'Children become more stubborn if physical punishment is often repeated on them...' - Parenting lesson on raising children without using fear by German philosopherImmanuel Kant’s quote "If physical punishment is often repeated, it makes a child stubborn; and if parents punish their children for stubbo...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
American proverb of the day: 'A crooked cornstalk can have a...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on imperfection, successful results, good character, inner value, surprise potential, prejudice and worthAmerican proverb of the day: 'A crooked cornstalk can have a straight ear' explains how a person can have a difficult background and still ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuelSoaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Girl child welfare: Maharashtra's Lek Laadki scheme process simplified, says ministerThe Maharashtra government has simplified the Lek Laadki scheme for eligible girls. Beneficiaries can now apply online and receive financia...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: “Little children, little troubles; big children, big troubles.” A timeless lesson on growing upGerman Proverb of the Day: Parental worries change as children grow from little ones to independent adults. Young children present immediat...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Arabic proverb of the day: 'A mother is a school, preparing her is...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on early education, moral values, emotional strength and social impactArabic proverb of the day: ‘A mother is a school, preparing her is like preparing a good nation’ explains how mothers influence children th...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.03 AM IST