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Phrase of the Day: Let the Cat Out of the BagUnveiling secrets, whether by accident or design, is the essence of the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag.' Originating from ancient market...- Chinese proverb of the day: 'You cannot catch tiger cubs without...' Life lessons on success, courage, achievement and why is it crucial to take calculated risks to get remarkable rewardsChinese proverb of the day highlights the importance of courage, success, achievement and calculated risks in life. The ancient Chinese say...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Cherish a broom as if it was...' Life lessons on humility, self-care, love, achievements, and why one should value one's possessions irrespective of their conditionChinese proverb of the day highlights the ancient saying “Cherish a broom as if it was gold.” The proverb teaches people to value possessio...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beat the grass and startle the...' Life lessons on timely action, success, human nature and why is it crucial to be cautious and not take hasty actionsChinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of “Beat the grass and startle the snake.” The idiom teaches lessons about caution, timing,...
- Canada proverb of the day: “You can't make a hockey team without breaking a few legs…” – Life lessons on sacrifice, tough decisions and why success often comes with a costThis proverb says success is not easy. To achieve big goals, people must make hard choices and face some loss or problems. It explains that...
- Arabic proverb of the day: 'The end result of a good deed is a slap...' Life lessons on kindness, success and why good deeds may result in backlashArabic proverb of the day highlights the saying “The end result of a good deed is a slap with the palms.” The proverb explains how kindness...
- Cricket’s children in war-torn Beirut: Refugee kids in Lebanon who escaped ISIS horrors find hope through cricket, idolise Virat Kohli & Smriti MandhanaEscaping ISIS horrors, Maram found solace and a new path in Shatila refugee camp through cricket. The Alsama Project, co-founded by Mohamma...
- Cricket’s children in war-torn Beirut: A new sport, a new break for Lebanon kids who escaped battles and bombingAmidst the horrors of war, a young girl named Maram found solace and a new identity through cricket in a Lebanese refugee camp. The Alsama ...
- Word of the day: RakeRake meaning: Today's word is 'rake'. This simple English word holds many meanings. It is a gardening tool for gathering leaves or smoothin...
- Russia witnesses growing interest in Hindi, govt increases number of institutions teaching languageThree decades after the Soviet Union's collapse, Russia is experiencing a surge in students eager to learn Hindi, prompting the government ...
- "Idiots don't understand Idioms": Mahua Moitra's jibe at BJP after her remarks on Amit ShahTMC MP Mahua Moitra has strongly defended her remarks against Amit Shah, claiming they were misinterpreted idioms and not a call for violen...
- Manu Jain’s next big play after Xiaomi: A $1.4 billion bet to help India achieve its AI ambitionsAbu Dhabi’s G42 is making a $10 billion global AI bet—with India at the centre. With Jain at the wheel, the company is combining global exp...
- ‘I can get this in India for 100 rupees’: Dutch man's desi English lessons from wife has internet amusedA Dutch man, Sacha Arbonel, learned Indian English phrases from his wife. His tweet sharing these phrases went viral. People online shared ...
- Mind Over Money: 50,000 steps per week, yoga and meditation keep this CEO mentally & physically fitAbhijit Bhave, MD & CEO of Equirus Wealth, exemplifies the fusion of leadership and holistic health practices, emphasizing the importance o...
- ET Circle: William Bissell on weaving Fabindia as a crafts-centred, cultural lifestyle brand celebrating the diversity of India’s heritageDive into the intricate tapestry of history, heritage, and culture, as William Bissell, Managing Director of Fabindia, shares an incredible...
- Living in the shadow of ‘Maus’: 43 years after its publication, the comic book remains the highlight of cartoonist Art Spiegelman’s prolific careerArt Spiegelman on Life With a '500-Pound Mouse Chasing Me'
- Colonisers return: Britishers want to take heroic Indian stories to global audienceThat he is in awe of Indian stories, Ward adds, “the fascination for Indian stories is already global”.
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