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Chinese proverb of the day: 'Scholars are their country's treasure, and the richest ornaments of a...' - inspiring life lessons on knowledge, leadership, national prosperity and why education builds strong societiesChinese proverb of the day: This proverb underscores that true national wealth lies not just in material possessions but in educated minds....
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job' - A simple yet sharp take on the realities of married life by French philosopher and authorFrench philosopher Simone de Beauvoir's famous quote reveals a timeless truth about relationships. She described finding a partner as an ar...
Chinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” — timeless wisdom on love, lasting bonds, emotional healing, resilience, and the invisible connections that shape our livesChinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” shows why ancient proverbs still matter today. This Chin...
Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures...' Life lessons on understanding, love, happiness, relationship and human natureQuote of the Day by Jane Austen highlights an important truth about human nature. The quote, "One half of the world cannot understand the p...
School assembly news headlines for June 18: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayStudents will be updated on significant national, international, and sports news, including the Indian Air Force's extensive delivery of NE...
India Women vs Netherlands Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch T20 World Cup clashIndia enters their T20 World Cup clash against the Netherlands with high confidence after a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan. Smriti M...
France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in ParisFrance braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. ...
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
US set to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets amid peace deal framework: ReportA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to be signed, but a dispute over $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets threatens to derail it. W...
IND W vs PAK W: Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana shine as India crushes Pakistan by 64 runsIndia secured a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup debut. Deepti Sharma's exceptional bowling perform...
Women's T20 WC: Smriti Mandhana's 68, Richa's 34 take India to 170/6 against PakistanIndia posted a competitive 170 for 6 against Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup debut. Smriti Mandhana starred with a brilliant 68. Ri...
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...
Shubman Gill becomes fastest Indian, 2nd fastest overall to 3,000 ODI runs in India vs Afghanistan 1st ODIIndian captain Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone on Saturday. He became the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 One Day International...
Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you...' Life lessons on why experiences matter more than possessionsMoroccan proverb of the day: Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta's famous quote highlights the transformative power of travel. Journeys leave one...
ICC Word Test Championship: England's Harry Brook becomes No.1 batter in rankingsHarry Brook has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test batting rankings. He replaced teammate Joe Root after a strong performance. Tr...
'This place is home': Virat Kohli reflects on RCB's back-to-back IPL triumphs in emotional postCricket giant Virat Kohli took to X to share his triumph after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second IPL title in a row, be...
India declare at 564/8 despite Afghan pacer Saleem's maiden six-wicket haulAfghanistan bowler Mohammad Saleem achieved his first six-wicket haul in Test cricket. India declared their first innings at 564 runs for 8...