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FROG IN THE WELL
Japanese proverb of the day: ‘A frog in the well knows nothing of the great ocean’ — a reminder to stay humble, keep an open mind and look beyond our own experiences to discover new perspectives and possibilities- Dolly Parton sang a 1969 No. 1 hit with Kermit the Frog in 1987; 40 years later, the unlikely duet is winning hearts again
- In 1992, Endeavour carried 4 female African clawed frogs into orbit; their eggs were fertilized in microgravity and developed into apparently normal tadpoles
- Hidden in Uganda's swamps, this 4-foot-tall bird looks like a living dinosaur, complete with a fearsome hooked bill and a machine-gun-like call; scientists still don't fully understand its strange evolutionUganda’s shoebill is one of Africa’s strangest birds, standing up to 140 centimeters tall with a huge hooked bill built for catching large ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- The parrot on America’s El Yunque quarter once had only about 13 birds left in the wild; biologists bred and released new flocks across Puerto RicoFeatured on the 2012 US quarter, the Puerto Rican parrot symbolizes a triumph over extinction. In the 1990s, a genetic analysis unveiled a ...11 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Japanese proverb of the day: 'A joke is often the hole through which...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on human communication, self-awareness, subconscious leak and emotional honestyJapanese proverb of the day highlights how humor can reveal thoughts that people hesitate to express directly. The proverb, "A joke is ofte...04 Aug, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
- Proverb of the day, 'You can't explain the ocean to a frog that lives in a well' teaches powerful lesson about positive perspective in life, communication, relationship, success in career but warns against intellectual arroganceProverb of the day tells that the more perspectives people encounter, the harder it becomes to mistake one small corner of existence for th...02 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- The Story of 'Toughie': How the last known gliding tree frog vanishedThe last known Rabbs' fringe-limbed tree frog, named Toughie, died in 2016, marking the species' likely extinction. Researchers collected a...01 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Edwin Hubble: 'We do not know why we are born into the world, but we can try to find out what sort of a world it is.' American astronomer on understanding our place in the universeCurious is what makes people differ from other animals. Years ago, famed American astronomer Edwin Hubble encouraged people to be more inqu...31 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: 'If a frog leaves the swamp for the mountains, it means...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on unusual behavior, hidden troubles, limits, comfort zone, distress signals, natural boundaries and outward changesAfrican proverb of the day: ‘If a frog leaves the swamp for the mountains, it means it is in danger’ explains how unusual actions can point...31 Jul, 2026, 04.25 AM IST
- Japanese proverb of the day: 'A silent man is the best one to...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on listening, empty speech, learning, patience, careful observation, inner calm, peace of mind, trust and quiet wisdomJapanese proverb of the day highlights the saying, "A silent man is the best one to listen to." The proverb explains why listening is often...27 Jul, 2026, 02.14 AM IST
- In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away: How Zhang Heng created the world's first earthquake detection device?In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away through a device created by Chinese scientist Zhang H...26 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- 10,000 snakes, overgrown shrubs, damaged interiors: US couple transforms 196-year-old abandoned house into a dream family homeA US couple purchased an abandoned 1830s stone home in Pennsylvania in 2020. They discovered the property was infested with thousands of sn...25 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- Gen Z gets into pest control: NEET protests cut across identity lines, and bypass mainstream media’s ‘manufactured consent’A spontaneous protest movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” emerged from an offhand remark by CJI Surya Kant, showing how a single wo...23 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Not a crocodile or alligator: Massive 10-feet-long lizards, world's second largest, roam in India's SundarbansIAS officer Sanjay Kumar highlighted the Asian water monitor and Bengal monitor thriving in the Sundarbans. The Asian water monitor, the wo...23 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Proverb of the day: ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink’ - Ancient wisdom on why positive change cannot be forced and must come from withinHelping others reach their potential can be frustrating when their desire to change isn't as strong. Like leading a horse to water, you can...04 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...25 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- Japanese proverb of the day: 'A frog in the well knows nothing of the...' - thought-provoking lessons on lifelong learning, curiosity, expanding knowledge and why you must go beyond your comfort zone to be successfulJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights how limited experience restricts understanding. A frog in a well cannot grasp the...11 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- Can’t wait for all frogs to croak before actingA frog-in-the-well attitude towards amphibian conservation will not do.12 Feb, 2019, 09.13 AM IST
- Frog poaching rampant in Canacona talukaWith the monsoons hitting the state this June, frog poaching has become rampant in Canacona taluka, despite a ban on such activities.12 Jun, 2011, 02.19 AM IST
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