Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Happiness is man's greatest...' Life lessons on inner peace, joy, laughter and human nature by renowned Greek philosopherQuote of the Day by Epicurus highlights the idea that happiness is the greatest aim in life. The Greek philosopher believed that tranquilit...
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Life Advice of the Day by Aesop: 'Better be wise by the...' Learnings on intelligence, mistakes, observation, research, decision-making, trial and errorLife Advice of the Day by Aesop highlights the value of learning from the mistakes, failures, and experiences of other people. The advice e...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
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Turkey vows 'harsh response' if Northern Cyprus harmed by France-Cyprus troops dealTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stern warning regarding developments that could harm Northern Cyprus. This comes after...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubsGreece has approved legislation to expedite the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, allowing their transfer to "return hubs" outside th...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
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Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'In the long run a deep friendship will make us more content than a frenzied...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's timeless lesson on the power of human connectionQuote of the day by Epicurus: Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founder of 'The Garden,' taught that true happiness stems from freedom fr...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Aesop: 'Always stop to think whether your fun may be...' Life lessons on human nature, happiness, kindness and inner peace by supposed author of a collection of Greek fablesQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people to think about how their actions affect others. The saying highlights kindness, human nature, happ...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Quote of the day by Pythagoras: ‘As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will…’ – Greek philosopher on compassion, peace, and humanityOver 2,500 years ago, philosopher Pythagoras observed a profound link between how humans treat animals and their own capacity for peace and...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
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Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Not what we have but what we...' Life lessons on success, wealth and health by popular Greek philosopherQuote of the day by Epicurus focuses on the idea that happiness does not come from wealth or possessions alone. The Greek philosopher expla...
26 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Choose rather to be strong of soul than…’ Powerful wisdom by Greek mathematician on importance of inner strengthAncient Greek thinker Pythagoras championed inner fortitude, urging us to cultivate a strong soul over a powerful physique. His philosophy,...
26 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 1900, sponge divers hiding from a storm found a machine underwater that changed what we know about ancient GreeceA routine sponge diving trip near Antikythera in 1900 led to the discovery of an ancient shipwreck. Among its treasures were corroded bronz...
25 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'It's not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance...' - Life lesson on why true wealth is measured in peace, not possessions, by the Greek philosopherEpicurus’ quote of the day highlights a simple but enduring idea that true happiness is not defined by possessions but by how much we are a...
22 May, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...
16 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST