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By 14, he had taught himself multiple languages and later explained how humans see colour. But his genius mind helped unlock ancient Egypt's lost codeThomas Young was a remarkable 18th-century polymath who knew several languages by the age of 14 and later made important contributions to s...- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: "If you are alone, you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion, you belong only half to yourself..." – Timeless lessons on companionship, freedom and relationships by the legendary Italian polymathLeonardo da Vinci saw solitude as a way to stay independent and focused. He believed that being with others often means giving up some free...
- Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Fools need advice most, but wise men only...' - Why ego blocks self improvement; powerful words on humility and personal growthWise individuals actively seek and benefit from guidance and feedback. Fools often reject advice, repeating mistakes due to pride. Modern i...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great's teacher, Aristotle: "Anybody can become angry, that is easy, but to be angry with the right person..." Timeless life lessons on anger management, emotional intelligence, self-control and wisdomQuote of the day Aristotle: Aristotle's timeless wisdom on anger remains relevant today. He taught that while becoming angry is easy, expre...
- Quote of the Day by Avicenna: 'Time is merely a feature of our memories and expectations.' - A timeless quote that challenges the way we perceive life and time by the famous Persian polymath and philosopher-scientist known as the 'Prince of Physicians'Quote of the Day by Avicenna: Avicenna's quote suggests time is shaped by memories and expectations. This ancient wisdom resonates with mod...
- Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: 'Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make sure...' - British polymath's provocative reflection on how social expectations can shape personal relationshipsBertrand Russell, a prominent 20th-century philosopher and mathematician, significantly influenced modern thought through his work on logic...
- Quote of the day by Persian polymath Ibn Sina: 'Absence of understanding does not warrant absence of existence' - Avicenna's timeless wisdom on 'ignorance'Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was a genius of the Islamic Golden Age. He excelled in medicine, philosophy, and science. His book, The C...
- Quote of the day by Pythagoras: 'Anger begins in folly, and ends in...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's powerful advice on self-controlPythagoras, a Greek polymath and thinker, shaped history with his mathematical and philosophical ideas. He believed numbers explained the u...
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'No great mind has ever existed without a touch of...' - The Greek polymath’s psychological perspective on 'geniuses'Quote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal Greek philosopher and polymath, profoundly influenced logic, science, ethics, and polit...
- Quote of the day by Victorian era polymath John Ruskin: 'Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of...'Victorian polymath John Ruskin, a renowned writer and art critic, emphasized that quality is never accidental but the result of intelligent...
- Word of the Day: PolymathA polymath possesses deep knowledge across diverse fields like science, art, and philosophy, driven by curiosity and a knack for connecting...
- Sunday motivation: ‘Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise’ by Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin's adage, "Early to bed and early to rise," highlights the importance of rest and intentional mornings for a healthy, weal...
- Live life to a TThere is word in Sanskrit - Jijeevisha, jeene ki utkat icchha, desire to live life to the fullest. There's so much to know, learn and acqui...
- Google celebrates chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge's 225th birth anniversary with an adorable GIF doodleThe German chemist isolated the active ingredient in coffee that we know as caffeine today.
- Why Mona Lisa could have been suffering from hypothyroidismThe observation comes from an Indian scientist who studied the features of the portrait.
- Google pays tribute to Oskar Schlemmer with a special doodle on his 130th birth anniversaryThe doodle shows a bulbous mechanical figure standing in a ballet pose wearing metallic masks.
- The 'chalk and cheese' cuisine of East and West BengalSimilar qualities with inherent differences, cuisines from East and West Bengal are worlds apart — infused with regionality and preferences.
- Mona Lisa Smile: Family secrets, slave trade and shame behind Lisa Gherardini's iconic poseThe new book, 'Mona Lisa: The People and The Painting' reveals the events of the dark life of Gherardini.
- Ahab's FollyNoc the Beluga whale has become posthumously famous. Recently-released analysis of its sounds shows that it was mimicking human speech well...
- Holy finger, hand divineOur ancestors came from outer space. And the chariots these gods used were fiery meteorites, says a Nasa boffin.
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