Idiom of the Day: 'A dime a dozen'- Meaning, origin, and inspiring life lessons on the harsh truth about commonality and value in today's worldIn today's world, many things are easily found and lack uniqueness, a concept captured by the idiom 'a dime a dozen.' This phrase, originat...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Idiom of the Day: “Cut somebody some slack” — A simple idiom with a big life lessonThe idiom “cut somebody some slack” highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and flexibility in human interactions. It is comm...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
French saying of the day: 'It's not like you have to drink the sea' — Original version, meaning, origin, and how to use itA popular French saying, 'Ce n’est pas la mer à boire', offers a vivid way to describe tasks that are not difficult. Literally meaning 'it ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
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...
25 May, 2026, 05.12 AM IST
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,...
15 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
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...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Piyush Pandey, the man who gave 'Bharat' its voicePiyush Pandey, the adman who infused Indian advertising with local flavour and emotion, has passed away. His iconic jingles and relatable c...
28 Oct, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
Who was Piyush Pandey? The voice of Indian advertising who gave 'Ab ki baar, Modi sarkar' campaignKnow who Piyush Pandey was: Ad veteran Piyush Pandey, who redefined Indian advertising with his insightful and humorous campaigns, passed a...
24 Oct, 2025, 02.32 PM IST
'The Great Gatsby': Who was he and why does he still matter 100 years later?The Great Gatsby remains one of America's most enduring and widely discussed novels, a century after its publication. F. Scott Fitzgerald's...
04 May, 2025, 08.18 PM IST
‘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 ...
25 Apr, 2025, 11.58 AM IST
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...
08 Jan, 2024, 09.46 AM IST
How UP's 'Dehati English Madam' in Ghunghat became YouTube star with nearly 3 lakh subscribersYashodha Lodhi, a YouTuber from rural Uttar Pradesh, has gained fame for her unique style of teaching spoken English. Despite facing challe...
01 Dec, 2023, 03.55 PM IST
View: Covid-19 has changed the way we communicateIn these dispiriting times, ending a message with ‘Cheers’ or ‘Regards,’ or even ‘Best/Warm/Kind regards,’ seems inadequate. Compassion and...
24 Jul, 2021, 11.00 PM IST