As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...
08 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Word of the Day: QuodlibetarianismAs global conversations become increasingly fragmented and polarised, quodlibetarianism serves as a reminder of the importance of intellect...
06 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jean Piaget: “Intelligence is what you use when you don't know what to do” — simple life lessons on how thinking in tough situations builds real intelligence and why problem-solving matters more than just knowing answersToday’s quote of the day by Jean Piaget shows that intelligence is not only about knowing answers. It is about thinking when you feel confu...
04 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Quote of the day by Father of Liberalism, John Locke: ‘What worries you, masters you. The most precious of all possessions is power over ourselves.’Modern life brings constant worry. Philosopher John Locke reminds us that what worries us, masters us. True strength lies in self-control a...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by 'Father of Liberalism' John Locke: ‘Few men think, yet all will have…’ a comment on the irony of human behaviourPhilosopher John Locke warned that many people hold opinions without engaging in careful thought, leading to superficial and confused views...
28 Mar, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Word of the Day: SolipsisticWord of the day: English has many terms that describe self-centered thinking, but solipsistic is distinctive due to its roots in philosophy...
05 Mar, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Quote of the Day by German philosopher Immanuel Kant: All our knowledge begins with…’Immanuel Kant, a renowned German philosopher, believed all knowledge stems from experience. He argued that our senses gather information, b...
27 Feb, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Word of the Day: EpistemicEpistemic, meaning related to knowledge, is a crucial concept for understanding how we gain and justify beliefs. This term, rooted in Greek...
16 Feb, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Quote of the day by Plato: ‘I'm trying to think, don't confuse me with…’Plato, a pivotal ancient Greek thinker, profoundly shaped Western philosophy. A student of Socrates, Plato established the Academy, a pione...
24 Jan, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Quote of the day by philosopher Immanuel Kant: 'Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are blind'Immanuel Kant’s iconic line from Critique of Pure Reason may sound abstract, but it carries a message strikingly relevant today. This featu...
30 Dec, 2025, 03.51 PM IST
Five Indians selected as Rhodes Scholars for studying at Oxford University in 2025Five Indians from diverse academic backgrounds, including law, philosophy, and astrophysics, have been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Schol...
14 Nov, 2024, 07.19 PM IST
Why relying heavily on AI for scientific discovery can lead to deskilling of human researchersAI is playing a significant role in enhancing the speed and scope of scientific discoveries by aiding in hypothesis generation, experimenta...
10 Jun, 2024, 11.17 PM IST
IITs, IIMs advised to become multi-disciplinary: Union Edu MinUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged IITs and IIMs to become multi-disciplinary, extending their specialization beyond the...
26 Nov, 2023, 09.50 PM IST
- Faith and Science
In a life devoted to unravelling the mysteries of the universe, one of the greatest thinkers of all time had the humility to accept what he...
14 Feb, 2023, 11.31 PM IST
Discovering knowledgeThe pursuit of knowledge is the key to move on the path of truth and light. And knowledge itself is the result of education. Education enli...
28 Oct, 2022, 12.02 AM IST
View: What draws corporate world to Himalayan Yogis and Siddha PurushaThere is more to life than rationality. So we submit to tales of the Himalayan yogi and the Siddha Purush. No one in India will find this s...
05 Mar, 2022, 11.07 PM IST
Bird flu spreads to 11 statesThe disease has been confirmed in states including Rajasthan, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Ut...
15 Jan, 2021, 08.10 PM IST