Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
5 house plants believed to protect homes, attract luck and promote well-beingAncient cultures revered specific plants for their protective, healing, and spiritual powers, believing they could attract prosperity and w...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Proverb of the day from Ethiopia: 'A person who isolates themselves from advice is like a Sunday market; it begins with...' Why people who refuse advice may be letting opportunities slip awayThe Ethiopian proverb, "A person who isolates themselves from advice is like a Sunday market; it begins with loud shouting, but ends comple...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Lohagad Fort: From 2,000-year-old legacy to ghost sightings, what makes it Maharashtra’s most mysterious landmarkA recent death at Lohagad Fort, initially deemed accidental, has amplified attention on this ancient Maharashtra landmark, known for its my...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Bengaluru techie reveals why she is still excited to walk into Microsoft office after 5 years, and it's not about perksA Microsoft employee in Bengaluru, Deepika Koul, has captured social media attention for her enduring enthusiasm at work after five years. ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Bodhi Tree Multimedia bags Assam government mandate to build state OTT platformBodhi Tree Multimedia will spearhead Assam's official digital content platform, a significant move into platform ownership and recurring re...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: "No matter where you turn or wander, you will always end up at home"Best proverb of the day: The Italian proverb "Chi si volta, e chi si gira, sempre a casa va finire" ("No matter where you turn or wander, y...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘It is better to be an outspoken atheist than...’George Harrison, the 'quiet Beatle,' championed honesty, stating it's better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. This reflects his...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
'Got paid 1.5 times for picking up a call after office hours': NRI compares US and Indian work culturesAn Indian-origin man has highlighted stark differences in workplace culture between India and the US. He observed that leaving work on time...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'A false friend is like a...' Life lessons from African proverb on fair-weather friends, true character, resilience, discernment and loyaltyBest proverb of the day reminds us that not every person who stands beside us during success will remain during difficult times. The Africa...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Best Japanese Proverb Of The Day: ‘Three years on a stone’ — popular saying explains how perseverance is power that can lead to successA Japanese proverb offers profound wisdom on perseverance. It illustrates that consistent effort, even over a prolonged period, can transfo...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Italy brings Botticelli masterpiece to India, cultural ties to deepen further: Envoy Antonio BartoliItaly is deepening its ties with India through cultural exchanges, highlighted by the 'One Mother, Many Mother Tongues' exhibition in New D...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Jaishankar holds wide-ranging interactions as India-Mongolia reaffirm strengthening tiesExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a series of high-level meetings in Ulaanbaatar, strengthening India-Mongolia ties. Discus...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Egyptian proverb of the day: 'People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane?' Why more age does not always mean more intelligenceAn old Egyptian proverb says, “People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Live-in relationships are not new: Chhattisgarh’s Muria tribe has been practicing this unique way of choosing life partners for over 1,000 yearsModern relationship trends like cohabitation and partner choice echo ancient Muria tribal practices in Chhattisgarh. Their unique 'Ghotul' ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Best saying of the day: "Being organised saves you half the effort in life"A popular German proverb, "Ordnung ist das halbe Leben," meaning "Order is half of life," highlights the profound impact of organisation an...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Mexican Saying of the Day: "Death is certain, but its hour is uncertain" a life lesson on valuing time and living without regretsThe Mexican saying "La muerte es segura, pero su hora es incierta" ("Death is certain, but its hour is uncertain") reminds people that whil...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST