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Weekend quote of the day by Yogi Berra: "If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up..."- Snap Bets on AR Glasses again, this time with SPECS priced at $2,195 for pre-order
- Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect moment
- Psychology says people who collect antiques aren't stuck in the past, they may be preserving memories, identity and a sense of meaningPsychology teaches us that everyday habits can often reflect deeper emotional needs and motivations. Collecting antiques is rarely just an ...18 Jun, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...18 Jun, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- Korean Saying of the Day: “Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten”. Heartwarming lessons on love, relationships and friendshipsKorean Love Saying of the Day: A Korean proverb, "Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten," highlights the importance of appreciati...18 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- Scientists just found quantum entanglement in a crystal you can see with the naked eyeQuantum entanglement is often described as one of nature’s strangest secrets. Now, scientists have found it inside a crystal large enough t...18 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- Proverb of the day: 'The most desirable woman is always the one who...' Life lessons on misconception, forbidden fruit, unattainable desires, illusion, hidden flaws, and why one should value what you haveProverb of the day explains why people often desire what they cannot have. The saying explores misconception, forbidden fruit, unattainable...18 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by all-time best-known American film critic Roger Ebert: 'Life always has an unhappy ending, but...'- A powerful life lesson on why happiness matters more than finding perfect meaning by the first person to receive a Pulitzer Prize for film criticismRoger Ebert, a renowned film critic, believed life's journey holds value. He suggested that not every moment requires deep meaning. Joy can...18 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Isitsha Esihle Asidleli' - 'A beautiful plate is not eaten off of for...'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A Zulu proverb, 'A beautiful plate is not eaten off of for long,' offers timeless wisdom. It highlights that outwa...18 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
- Everything you need to know about Specs, Snap’s latest venture into augmented realitySnap has positioned the glasses as a standalone AR device that overlays 3D digital content onto the real world, aiming to bridge the gap be...17 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Erma Bombeck: ‘Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you are looking for, go live with a car battery’ - American humorist on relationships vs uncertaintyErma Bombeck, a beloved American humorist, found laughter in the everyday realities of family life, from parenting to domestic challenges. ...15 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...14 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Movie dialogue of the day: Iconic ‘The Godfather’ line written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola that became a cultural phenomenonThe Godfather's iconic line, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse," spoken by Don Vito Corleone, has transcended cinema to become a...14 Jun, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- Moroccan Proverb of the Day: ‘In the eyes of its mother, every beetle is…’ There is no love like a mother's love for her childA Moroccan proverb, 'In the eyes of its mother, every beetle is a gazelle,' illustrates how affection influences perception, causing people...13 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Riyadh Art reveals family tree by Indian artist Subodh Gupta in Riyadh’s financial districtRiyadh Art has unveiled Family Tree (2020), a large-scale public sculpture by Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta, at Riyadh’s King Abd...11 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CathexisWord of the Day: Some words stand the test of time because they capture something deeply human. Cathexis is one of those words. Although it...10 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
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