Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: ‘Some things are in our control and others are not. Things in our control are…’ - A timeless lesson on controlling your actions, not your circumstancesAncient Stoic philosopher Epictetus offers a timeless guide to navigating life's chaos by distinguishing between what we can control and wh...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: 'Do not seek for things to happen as you wish, but wish for things to happen as they do happen.' ; lessons on how to embrace reality and stop stressing from Ancient Greek scholarAncient Greek philosopher Epictetus advised embracing reality rather than demanding life conform to our wishes. Much suffering stems from u...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the...' - Stoic philosopher's timeless lesson on anger and self-controlMarcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and philosopher, is remembered for his leadership during challenging times and his profound wisdom. His pe...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Seneca: 'The final test of freedom is this: Can you remain the same person in praise, in insult, in gain, and in loss...' The one question to ask yourself if you are truly freeThe quote of the day from Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca, "The final test of freedom is this: Can you remain the same person in praise, in ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
10 stress management lessons from psychology that explain why some people break under pressure while others grow stronger—and the small daily shifts that help you take control backStress rarely arrives all at once. It builds quietly through small pressures, daily habits, and unnoticed decisions. Drawing from psycholog...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Idiom of the Day: 'Like a phoenix rising from the ashes...'- Meaning, origin, and life lessons on failure and resilienceLife's setbacks, whether personal or professional, often feel like an end. However, the powerful idiom 'like a phoenix rising from the ashe...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.23 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
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Roman proverb of the day: ‘Whatever happens to you has been waiting to happen since the beginning of time. The twining strands of fate wove both of them together: your own existence and the things that happen to you’ - A timeless lesson on destiny and accepting life’s twistsToday's proverb of the day by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius reveals a philosophy of compassion and acceptance. His famous quote suggests li...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if…’ Stoic thinker's powerful words on inner strength and potentialMarcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor, left a legacy of wisdom and self-discipline. His writings, particularly Meditations, highlight Stoic phil...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
This weapon found in an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb wasn't made on Earth. Scientists solve a 3,000-year-old mysteryA mysterious iron dagger found in King Tutankhamun's tomb was made from space metal. Scientists confirmed the weapon's blade contains meteo...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Let not your mind run on what you lack as much as on what you...' - motivational life lessons on gratitude, overcoming envy and secret to finding joy in what you already have by Stoic philosopher king and Meditations authorQuote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: The Roman Emperor advised focusing on present blessings rather than what is lacking. His Stoic philoso...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST