Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Empathy is not what you think it is—and that’s why it mattersEmpathy is not just awareness or intent. It is a deliberate leadership choice; to show up where others are, even when those spaces were not...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who reread the same few books aren't stuck in the past; they're keeping a few places that never asked them to perform, because familiar stories can reinforce self-continuityPeople often reread favorite books. Psychologists explain this is not about the book itself, but what familiar stories mean. Rereading help...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Time to Reawaken
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for Muslims who are ph...
27 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Bitcoin price crash after $126,000 peak: What triggered the drop and can BTC USD recover to new all-time highs? Here's what crypto traders need to knowBitcoin (BTC USD) crash and recovery analysis: Bitcoin's rally to $126,000 in October 2025 faltered due to tariff shocks, liquidations, and...
26 May, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
Pope Leo just dropped a 43,000-word warning about AI, says it could lead humanity into 'unending war'Pope Leo's first major papal document addresses artificial intelligence. He warns that private companies hold too much power in AI developm...
25 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Jaishankar and Rubio hold key talks on Hormuz security and West Asia stabilityExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi. Discussions centered on the West Asia conflict a...
24 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Centre releases draft norms for Viksit Bharat-G RAM GNew draft rules are out for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). This new scheme replaces MGNREGA and wi...
23 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Is India Inc's CSR truly driving systemic change or just shifting funds?Corporate India is entering a new phase of CSR. Spending is expected to cross ₹1.2 lakh crore by 2035. Companies are shifting towards syste...
21 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
A simple diving trip led an 18-year-old to build a system to pull plastic from the oceanInspired by a beach clean-up day, an 18-year-old innovator envisioned a groundbreaking solution for ocean pollution. By applying his unders...
21 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
21 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
India, South Korea sign pact in key areas of defence cooperationIndia and South Korea have strengthened their defence ties. MoUs were signed in key areas like defence cyber, training, and UN peacekeeping...
20 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Rupee under pressure; crude oil, bond yields and dollar strength create perfect storm: Naveen MathurThe Indian rupee is facing intense pressure due to rising crude oil prices, a strengthening dollar, and widening deficits. The Reserve Bank...
20 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST