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Scottish proverb of the day: 'Bad luck often keeps hitting the same spot'. Traditional saying explains why one problem is often followed by another- Thought of the day from Stoic philosopher Seneca: 'No man is crushed by misfortune unless he has first been deceived by prosperity’ - An inspiring lesson on staying grounded through life's highs and lows
- Hausa Proverb of the Day: 'Salt laughs at shea butter while the sun shines, but when the rain comes, it hides...'- A Timeless lesson on humility, changing fortunes, and never looking down on others
- Quote of the Day by Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism: “No loss should be more regrettable to us than losing our time...” - Timeless lessons on wisdom, mortality, self-discipline, and why every moment of life deserves to be lived with intentionZeno of Citium, the ancient Greek philosopher and Stoicism's founder, wisely declared that time is our most invaluable and irretrievable tr...06 Jul, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Chinese idiom of the day: 'The old man loses his horse' - this Chinese saying reveals why bad luck may actually be good luckChinese idiom of the day: Fortune and misfortune are often intertwined. What initially seems like a setback can lead to unexpected blessing...22 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: “A woman is like a bee treat her well and she will make honey, treat her badly and she will… — Life lessons on empathy, kindness, human behavior and why respect matters in relationshipsAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “A woman is like a bee treat her well and she will make honey, treat her badly and she...22 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Let not your mind run on what you lack as much as on what you...' - motivational life lessons on gratitude, overcoming envy and secret to finding joy in what you already have by Stoic philosopher king and Meditations authorQuote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: The Roman Emperor advised focusing on present blessings rather than what is lacking. His Stoic philoso...04 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “It’s not the beauty of a woman that blinds the man, the man blinds himself” — Life lessons on perception, self-control, attraction, desire and why love is blindChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “It’s not the beauty of a woman that blinds the man, the man blinds himself.” The sayi...21 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “When a man is crazy about a woman only she can... — Life lessons on perception, desire, attraction and why love can heal and hurt at the same timeChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “When a man is crazy about a woman only she can cure him.” The saying reflects how dee...17 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- African Proverb of the day: “A woman is never old when it comes to the dance she knows” — Life lessons on confidence, experience, passion, skills and why true talent never fadesAfrican Proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “A woman is never old when it comes to the dance she knows.” The saying explains how e...13 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: “Fortune does not come twice, misfortune does not come alone” — A harsh truth about life and lessons on human nature, opportunity, timing, and why problems multiplyChinese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.” The saying explains why...12 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: "Fortune does not come twice, misfortune does not come alone"—A chinese proverb to ponder upon todayA Chinese proverb offers wisdom on life's unpredictable nature. It suggests good fortune is rare and may not repeat, while difficulties oft...11 Apr, 2026, 04.57 AM IST
- Prophecy with proof: Fortune-teller predicts teen’s bad luck… then steals her iPhone to prove itA fortune-teller in South Pattaya, Thailand, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a teenager’s iPhone 13 Pro to “prove” a prophecy of m...05 Jan, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
- Friday the 13th Horoscope: Which zodiac signs will attract misfortune, and which may have unusual good luckWhile Friday the 13th zodiac signs are subject to unpredictable twists, the alignment of Gemini with the lunar nodes serves as a cosmic inv...13 Jun, 2025, 12.25 PM IST
- Dhanteras 2022: Don't make the mistake of buying these things during this year's DhanterasWhile buying some items on this day is believed to please Goddess Lakshmi, many people often make mistakes by buying the wrong items, which...22 Oct, 2022, 10.12 AM IST
- Who’s richer, who’s richest, rich folks?The Musk-Bezos duel has been the spectator sport this week — for spectators.16 Jan, 2021, 11.12 AM IST
- View: Do we have a government that can use Arvind Subramanian’s ideas?The economy is robust and inflation is crawling. We have an opportunity for rapid growth, building bridges across Indian Ocean and creating...23 Jun, 2018, 06.32 AM IST
- PM Narendra Modi should not play with the emotions of people, says Azam KhanTaking a swipe at PM for postponing his Varanasi visit due to heavy rainfall, UP minister Azam Khan said he should not play with the emotio...28 Jun, 2015, 10.05 PM IST
- Fuel price hike an anniversary 'gift' by Modi government: CongressThe hike in petrol and diesel prices was a "gift" by Narendra Modi government to the people on its first anniversary, Congress today said i...15 May, 2015, 11.03 PM IST
- Satyam fraud: Singapore expresses faith in Indian governmentThe Indian government seems to have allayed fears about Satyam in the international community, at least for now.11 Feb, 2009, 03.45 AM IST
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