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8 books on Shah Rukh Khan’s reading list that reveal the Bollywood superstar’s curious mindBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is a keen reader. Books provide him with ideas and inspiration. His reading list spans various genres. He has...- 7 books recommended by Elon Musk that helped shape his thoughts, from childhood to trillion-dollar successElon Musk's intellectual journey is shaped by a diverse reading list, from existential sci-fi like 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' t...
- HFCL shares jump 5% after Rs 2,666-crore RVNL order; stock soars 200% in 6 monthsHFCL shares surged after securing a significant contract from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for the BharatNet project. This order strengthens HF...
- Quote of the day by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: 'Marriage was made for ordinary people, for those who are capable of neither great love nor great friendship...' What is the one secret that makes long-lasting marriages explained by the German writerToday's Quote of the Day comes from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who offered a thought-provoking perspective on marriage, love, ...
- 7 book recommendations by Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath on topics of money, politics and psychology you should readNikhil Kamath has revealed a selection of books that have shaped his perspective on decision-making, power, human behaviour and uncertainty...
- 56 million dead, one frozen secret: Antarctica outed the deadliest secret in human historyAntarctic ice cores climate change: Scientists found ancient air trapped in Antarctic ice. This ice holds records of Earth's atmosphere for...
- He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...
- NCERT to bring back 4000-year-old Mohenjo-daro ‘Dancing Girl’ image in Class 9 textbook after altered version draws attentionNCERT has decided to restore the original image of the iconic ‘Dancing Girl’ of Mohenjo-daro in its Class 9 arts education textbook after r...
- Barack Obama's reading list: 6 books that explore identity, power, history and ambition you must readFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek...' - American poet's timeless reflection on faith, love, and spiritual devotionQuote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a celebrated writer, poet, and activist, inspired millions with her words on overcoming cha...
- 'Reich' Reddy, take A Hydra-tion breakTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has named a state agency HYDRAA. This name draws inspiration from Hitler and the Marvel character Hy...
- Business lesson from world's first trillionaire Elon Musk: 'Rely less on business gurus and their books and more on biographies' What business owners can learn from world's richest man's success mindsetElon Musk, the world's first trillionaire, eschews traditional business gurus, drawing wisdom from history and biographies of innovators. H...
- Quote of the Day by one of history's greatest commanders Napoleon Bonaparte: 'Show me a family of readers, and I will show you...'- A timeless lesson on books and greatness by the Emperor who dominated European historyNapoleon Bonaparte, a military genius, believed reading was key to success. His famous quote emphasizes that families of readers produce wo...
- Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: ‘My Best Friend is a person who will give me a…’ – Former US President on friendship and readingAbraham Lincoln, a former US President, believed true friends give books that expand understanding. His quote emphasizes intellectual growt...
- Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...
- Gene Shalit dies at 100: Who is the iconic ‘Today’ show critic who brought wit, puns and personality to American televisionGene Shalit, the iconic film and book critic for NBC's Today show, has died at the age of 100. Known for his distinctive mustache and witty...
- In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...
- Quote of the day by historian and philosopher Will Durant: 'One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a...' - motivational life lessons on self-control, patience, why every situation does not require action and why doing nothing is sometimes the smartest decisionQuote of the day by Will Durant: Historian Will Durant emphasized that sometimes, doing nothing requires more wisdom than acting. He noted ...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealthChinese Proverb of the Day reveals a powerful truth: a village’s future is not judged by today’s poverty but by the books its children carr...
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