Burmese proverb of the day: ‘Even if there be no one to depend upon, one should not depend upon a fool: a fool, indeed, like an…’ - a lesson on trust and wise decision-makingBurmese proverb of the day warns against relying on fools. It states that an incapable person can cause destruction, much like an enemy wit...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Quote of the Day by The 48 Laws of Power author Robert Greene: ‘When you are trying to impress people with words...’ - A lesson on power, communication and self-controlRobert Greene's insights, particularly from 'The 48 Laws of Power,' highlight that true influence often stems from restraint and carefully ...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Fireside | Never sell because you're bored': PPFAS CIO Rajeev Thakkar's 6-point guide on when to exit an investmentRajeev Thakkar, CIO at PPFAS Asset Management, highlighted selling skills at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit. He stated that investors often sel...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'A gentleman would rescue a man trapped in a well, but he...'- Life lessons by the ancient chinese proverb that teaches why compassion must always be guided by common senseAn ancient Chinese proverb offers timeless wisdom. It teaches that helping others requires intelligence, not just good intentions. A wise p...
30 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
There are bulls and bears, and also ducks. When Warren Buffett warned against being a stock market duckWarren Buffett mentioned a metaphor that should haunt every investor who has ever felt clever during a rising market: The preening duck tha...
28 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘A fool is known by his speech, and a wise man by…’ Timeless lesson on silence and wisdom by the Greek mathematician who established the basics of Euclidean geometryQuote of the Day: Pythagoras’ words offer a simple but profound reminder: intelligence is not always measured by how much someone says. Som...
27 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Apple founder Steve Jobs: "Stay hungry, stay foolish". What does it really mean?Steve Jobs’ iconic mantra, 'Stay hungry, stay foolish,' remains a beacon of inspiration today. It champions the spirit of perpetual curiosi...
22 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: 'The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool' ; life lessons from The BardShakespeare's timeless wisdom highlights that true intelligence lies not in knowing all, but in recognizing how much remains unknown. Fooli...
10 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
India proverb of the day by Vishnu Sharma: ‘A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend’; Panchatantra’s lessons on choosing wisdom over blind loyaltyAn ancient Indian proverb of the day from the Panchatantra, 'A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend,' highlights the value of intelli...
01 May, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
The only valuation formula Warren Buffett ever used, and why most investors get it wrongIn a letter to shareholders, Buffett dismantled one of investing's most persistent false dichotomies: "Value" vs "growth". He contended tha...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: ‘Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as foolishness.’Stoic philosopher Epictetus's timeless quote, 'Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by Seneca: 'Wealth is the slave of a wise man. The master of a...' - Stoic philosopher's timeless wisdom on wealthRoman philosopher Seneca's wisdom on Stoicism offers guidance for modern life. His teachings emphasize self-control and inner peace over we...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jeffrey Archer: 'If you make a deal with a fool, don’t be surprised when...'Quote of the day by Jeffrey Archer: Jeffrey Archer’s quote warns against expecting rational behaviour when partnering with someone lacking ...
06 Feb, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
From ‘30% returns’ to ‘keep cash in almirah’: Comedian Gaurav Kapoor’s viral video mocks finfluencers’ flip-flops after Sensex crashA viral video by Gaurav Kapur satirises finance influencers' shifting advice during market rallies versus crashes. The clip highlights how ...
21 Jan, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Women investors don’t need gimmicksI assume that, in general, women use financial websites at a lower rate than men do.
07 Mar, 2019, 08.57 AM IST
Taurus debacle shows how investors can be penny wise, pound foolishInterestingly, individual investors accounted for barely 7.7% of the AUM of the affected funds. A large chunk of the investment was from co...
27 Feb, 2017, 10.26 AM IST
Make Operation Bluestar files public, demands Subramanian SwamyBJP leader Subramanian Swamy, who was nominated to Rajya Sabha on Friday, has said that there is a need to make public the Operation Bluest...
24 Apr, 2016, 09.24 AM IST