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African proverb of the day: 'A man who lets his wife cry is...' Life lessons from Kenyan proverb on love, relationships, marriage and why mutual respect, empathy and emotional intelligence are vital for peaceAfrican proverb of the day explores the meaning behind the saying, “A man who lets his wife cry is planting thorns in his own pillow.” The ...- Warren Buffett on why bubbles end badly – even when everyone knows they willWarren Buffett compared bubble investors to Cinderella at the ball: Everyone plans to leave just before midnight, but they are dancing in a...
- Warren Buffett on stock market: Fools give you reasons, wise men never tryWarren Buffett gave himself a D in capital allocation – his worst grade ever. But the confession came along with a warning that would prove...
- French words of wisdom: 'Don’t Sell the Bear’s Hide Before You’ve Killed the Bear' tells us to act when time is right and why patience mattersFrench proverb “Don’t sell the bear’s hide before you’ve killed the bear” offers timeless wisdom about patience, humility, and practical th...
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: “Wealth is like seawater: the more we drink, the...” — A timeless wisdom lesson on money, success, happiness, human desire, and the hidden trap of never feeling enoughQuote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer reveals a powerful truth about wealth, success, and happiness. Modern research shows rising income ...
- ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | India scores 6-7/10 on growth durability, but the real problem runs deeper, says Nomura's Aurodeep NandiIndia's strong GDP growth hides underlying fragilities. Economist Aurodeep Nandi warns that without boosting domestic demand and investing ...
- The cup of lifeThe Football World Cup begins, uniting billions worldwide. Football, known as 'The Beautiful Game', captivates with its simplicity. It teac...
- Iconic movie dialogue of the day inspired by Oscar Wilde: 'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson's memorable line from the movie A Good WomanA timeless quote from Oscar Wilde's 1892 play continues to inspire. Though popularised by Scarlett Johansson in the 2004 film A Good Woman,...
- Quote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher: ‘Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are…’ The Iron Lady’s lesson on influence and confidence explains why real power speaks for itselfQuote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher highlights that true power and influence are self-evident and don't require constant announcement. Th...
- Indian proverb of the day: 'Pull someone by ear and the head will follow' - A timeless lesson on influence, discipline and shaping behaviour through small actionsIndian proverbs offer timeless wisdom. The saying 'Pull someone by ear and the head will follow' highlights effective influence. This ancie...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Watch till clouds part to see...' Life lessons on patience, hardship, success, and why one should never give up even in darkest timesChinese proverb of the day highlights the message behind the saying, “Watch till clouds part to see the moonlight.” The proverb explains pa...
- As the desert advances in Morocco, women are scaling mountains to capture water from fogIn Morocco's Aït Baâmrane region, women once trekked for hours daily to fetch water. Now, giant mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezguida capture Atlan...
- Rome’s ancient roads were more than stone paths: the real engineering was hidden undergroundRoman roads were more than just stone surfaces; their enduring strength stemmed from intricate layered construction, elevated beds, and sop...
- Shots fired in the AI war: US and China clash over code and controlThe US-China AI rivalry has intensified, moving beyond innovation to a battle for talent, IP, and strategic tech. China's blocking of Meta'...
- Quote of the Day by Mikhail Gorbachev: A society should never become like a pond with stagnant...—Inspiring quotes by one of the most influential political figures who sought to usher in an era of opennessQuote of the Day: Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader, warned that societies must keep moving forward. He believed stagnation was t...
- Thai Proverb of the Day: “In a battle between elephants, the ants get squashed” — Lessons on power, inequality and why ordinary people suffer the consequencesThai proverb of the day: “In a Battle Between Elephants, the Ants Get Squashed” highlights how conflicts between powerful forces often leav...
- 'No GPS, no pilot, no cloud': How an Indian drone startup using 'physical AI' reached 'Sam Altman-led' Y Combinator after Shark Tank India crashTwo years after their dramatic Shark Tank India pitch where their drone nearly crashed, Vecros founders Prem Sai and Rajashree Devta have m...
- Quote of the day by Corrie Ten Boom: ‘When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t…’ a message of courage, hope and having faith in the darkest hoursBorn in 1892 in Haarlem, Netherlands, Corrie Ten Boom was raised in a deeply religious family that valued compassion, equality, and service...
- Quote of the day by Carl Icahn: "In takeovers, the metaphor is war. The secret is reserves. You must have reserves stretched way out ahead."Carl Icahn's "war chest" analogy highlights that sustained success in investing, particularly in takeovers, hinges on having ample "reserve...
- Quote of the day by Fritz Leutwiler: "A prudent investor should always keep some dry powder in reserve"Smart investors keep cash reserves. This 'dry powder' allows quick action during market dips. It provides flexibility to buy assets at lowe...
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