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Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: “In the future, there will be opened a gateway...” - The fascinating prediction from a scientist who changed how we see the universe- In 1742, a Swedish astronomer proposed the centigrade temperature scale simplifying global scientific communication, weather tracking and metric alignment: How Anders Celsius invention changed the world?
- In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?
- Top Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Richard Feynman: Are we asking the right questions about our world? Life lessons from great scientists on curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, discipline, innovation, personal growth, and how their revolutionary ideas guide modern progressToday's Top Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Richard Feynman: Human progress is driven not merely by discovering answe...05 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Carl Friedrich Gauss: “No contradictions will arise as long as finite man does not mistake the infinite for...” — Inspiring life lessons on wisdom, intellectual humility, critical thinking, curiosity, lifelong learning, and why letting go of fixed beliefs can transform the way we understand life by the legendary German mathematician known as the Prince of MathematicsToday's Quote of the Day by Carl Friedrich Gauss reminds us that human knowledge has limits, and wisdom begins when we recognise those limi...29 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Euclid: 'What has been affirmed without proof can also be denied without proof.' - Inspiring lessons on logic, critical thinking, and why facts matter more than opinions by the legendary Greek mathematician known as the Father of GeometryEuclid's timeless quote emphasizes that claims without proof can be denied. This principle highlights the critical need for evidence in est...08 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Cleopatra: “I will not be triumphed over” – Inspiring lessons on courage, resilience, determination, self-respect, and why you should never give up by the Egyptian Queen known for her intelligence, leadership and deep insights on strength, perseveranceQuote of the Day by Cleopatra: Cleopatra’s quote, “I will not be triumphed over,” explores the importance of courage, resilience, and prese...07 Jul, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by the lady who touched the stars, Kalpana Chawla: “The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to...” Learn a timeless lesson on dreams, courage, perseverance, success mindset, ambition, hard work, and never giving upThe Kalpana Chawla quote of the day still inspires millions chasing dreams, success, and personal growth worldwide. Her powerful words on v...25 May, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- 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...15 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Galileo Galilei: "All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them."Galileo Galilei’s quote, "All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them” reminds us that unders...08 Mar, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sir Isaac Newton: 'No great discovery was ever made without...'—Inspiring quotes by the brilliant physicist and mathematicianSir Isaac Newton, a pivotal figure in the Scientific Revolution, believed that groundbreaking discoveries stem from "bold guesses." His the...02 Mar, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: 'All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered..'Galileo Galilei, a groundbreaking Italian scholar, revolutionized science. He championed observational astronomy and the scientific method....23 Feb, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: 'Don't be so enamoured by own opinions that you disregard what others think...'Nicolaus Copernicus is remembered not only for proposing the heliocentric model that transformed humanity’s understanding of the universe, ...23 Jan, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- India's election management - A global public good opportunityIndia's robust election management system, from Himalayan hamlets to the Sundarbans, is a model for the world. Its scale, integrity, and tr...20 Dec, 2024, 11.29 PM IST
- Film-maker and playwright Melvin Van Peebles, the godfather of modern Black cinema, passes away at 89He was best known for 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song'.23 Sep, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
- Read what happened when NR Narayana Murthy and Kip Thorne got into a conversationElon Musk is more ambitious than Jeff Bezos (about going to Mars). Given his track record with Tesla, SpaceX, he just may succeed, Kip Thor...11 Jan, 2018, 11.18 PM IST
- The ring changed Dushyanta from a lying cad to an honourable man: Wendy Doniger"The rings in these texts, therefore, usually belong to kings and princesses, though also to merchants," Doniger said.28 Aug, 2017, 12.23 AM IST
- Usain Bolt - the man who saved athleticsMelding grace and greatness, Usain Bolt – with a bronze in his last run – will be remembered as the man who saved athletics07 Aug, 2017, 12.09 AM IST
- Hinduism is based on logic; Sabarimala shrine must allow entry of women: Swami Bhoomananda TheerthaBhoomananda’s public interventions began with a protracted struggle to put an end to the popular ritual of singing obscene songs during the...26 Jun, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
- How Albert Einstein engaged with India & why some Indian scientists are reimagining his notion of gravityEinstein was a great fan of Gandhi. However he critiqued Gandhi’s weapon of satyagraha as being practical only under “ideal conditions” and...29 Mar, 2015, 10.36 AM IST
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