Quote of the Day by Roman Emperor Trajan: “If I fulfil my duties, use [the sword] for me; if I fail… – Inspiring lessons on leadership, accountability, justice, integrity and why with great power comes great responsibility by the optimus princeps ("the best ruler") known for his enduring philosophy of ethical leadership and governanceQuote of the Day by Trajan: Trajan’s quote, “If I fulfil my duties, use [the sword] for me; if I fail, against me,” explores the importance...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Proverb of the day: 'You can dress a donkey in silk, but it's still a donkey', what it teaches about appearances versus realityA timeless proverb, "You can dress a donkey in silk, but it's still a donkey," underscores that superficial changes can't alter true nature...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
10 acre organic farm, 400 cacao trees: Goa woman quit engineering to pursue her love for baking. Now, she grows her own cacao beans and makes delicious chocolate tea, pastries, bars and more at her cafeAlvinia De Souza, a former corporate professional, has revolutionized chocolate-making in India by establishing a 10-acre organic cacao far...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo on why he gave 500,000 students free access to WebVeda subscription despite potential ₹100 crore lossAnkur Warikoo's learning platform, WebVeda, offered free annual subscriptions to 500,000 existing users when shifting to a new model, a mov...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Rubio reassures UAE, Kuwait as scepticism over Iran deal persistsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and societyAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a dee...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Traders boost US rate-hike bets on hawkish FedTraders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed infl...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Best parenting quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'If you punish a child for being naughty, and reward him for being good, he will do right just for the reward...' Why morality should not depend on rewards or fear explained by the German philosopherBest Immanuel Kant Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant argued that rewarding children for good behaviour can teach them to act for external rew...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
US Stock Market: Fed financial disclosures reveal stark contrast in transparency among top officialsFederal Reserve officials' financial disclosures reveal varying levels of detail. Governor Lisa Cook reported over $1 million in legal expe...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Coempt Eduteck defends CBSE OSM system, says scanners were industry-grade and records open for scrutinyCoempt Eduteck has addressed concerns regarding the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. The company denies allegations of using low-quality scan...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
RBI clears three-month extension for HDFC Bank interim chairman Keki MistryThe Reserve Bank of India has granted a three-month extension for Keki Mistry as interim Part-time Chairman of HDFC Bank. This allows the b...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Trump's unusual stock frenzy: Portfolio shows 3,600 trades in 90 daysTrump's investment accounts saw thousands of trades totaling hundreds of millions of dollars between January and March. This feverish activ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'If hard work led to success the donkey would own the farm...' A powerful lesson on why success requires more than just long hoursThe proverb, "If hard work led to success the donkey would own the farm," challenges the belief that effort alone guarantees achievement. W...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
No merit in issues flagged by ex-chair of HDFC Bank: Law firmsThe reviews were prompted by former Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's dramatic March 18 resignation, a decision he had said in a letter to the e...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Pakistan looking to increase export of donkey meat, other related products to ChinaPakistan plans to boost donkey meat and product exports to China. The nation sees a growing market there for donkey meat, milk, and gelatin...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST