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Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: ‘Disobedience, in the eyes of any one who has read history, is man's…’ – Irish author on rebellion, conformity and progressOscar Wilde believed disobedience was a virtue driving human progress. He challenged Victorian society's rigid expectations through his art...- In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First LadyLou Henry Hoover’s journey to the White House was far from ordinary. After becoming the first woman to graduate from Stanford University wi...
- Between third and seventh centuries CE, certain type of clothe was discovered to protect children, in modern times hoodies have become associated with street protests, groups, gangs, rise against political authoritiesWhen a young Mark Zuckerberg held meetings with investors just months after Trayvon Martin’s death, his hoodie raised eyebrows for differen...
- Independence Day 2026: An Indian king weaponised his pen. The British answered with a cannonRaja Shankar Shah and his son Raghunath Shah were executed by the British in Jabalpur in 1857 after poems invoking goddess Chandi against c...
- Silo Season 3 Episode 7 ending explained: Who killed Lukas and Patrick, and what are the 51 silos for?Silo Season 3 Episode 7 reveals more about the origins of the 51 silos as Juliette races to stop Safeguard and Camille moves ahead with Vit...
- Independence Day 2026: The hidden role of food in India's fight against British ruleIndependence Day 2026: Chapatis secretly moved across India, alarming British officials before the 1857 uprising. Later, Tiranga Barfi symb...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: "Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with..." — Inspiring life lessons on freedom, discipline, resilience, perseverance, and why conquering fear precedes every great victory by the history's greatest military commandersToday's Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great’s famous quote highlights that the most relentless conflict in human h...
- Dissent is fine, but should stay within constitutional limits: Author Amish on Gen Z protestsAuthor Amish Tripathi emphasises that the protests led by Gen Z are a natural part of civic life, advocating for change through constitutio...
- 1,700 years ago, a Roman commander declared himself emperor in Britain. Now a tiny silver coin found beneath a railway is bringing his forgotten empire back to lifeNearly 1,700 years ago, a Roman naval commander escaped execution, declared himself emperor and carved out a rival Roman empire in Britain ...
- Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: ‘When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth…’ – Father of non-violence on how truth and love outlast every tyrantQuote of the day: Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of truth and nonviolence inspired global civil rights leaders. His movements mobilized millio...
- African proverb of the day: 'Defiance is the biggest weapon of...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on resistance, empowerment, political power, psychological strength and social changeAfrican proverb of the day highlights the saying, "Defiance is the biggest weapon of the weak." The proverb explains how resistance helps p...
- Quote of the Day by Hannah Arendt: ‘The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative the day after the revolution’ - German-American philosopher explains why the fight for change ends when power arrivesQuote of the Day by Hannah Arendt explains why revolutionaries often become conservatives after achieving change. This shift occurs as resp...
- Civilisations, time and the turning wheelWestern confidence in linear progress has weakened due to recent global challenges. This has led to a renewed interest in Ibn Khaldun's cyc...
- Quote of the Day by James Dean: “I think the prime reason for existence… — Inspiring lessons on curiosity, exploration, discovery, learning and why growth begins outside your comfort zone by the iconic actor known for his passion, authenticity and deep insights on life, individuality and personal growthQuote of the Day by James Dean: James Dean’s quote, “I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world, is discovery,” explo...
- Congress invites Mamata Banerjee to July 21 event in Kolkata, asks her to admit quitting party was 'mistake'West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar on Tuesday invited TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to the party’s July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme,...
- Quote of the Day by Ben Kingsley: 'Sometimes it’s right to do the wrong things...'- Powerful lessons on courage, conscience, difficult choices, and the wisdom to challenge convention by the Academy Award-winning actor known for films like Gandhi and Schindler's ListBen Kingsley's insightful reflections delve into the intricate nature of morality and conscience. He posits that occasionally, the path mar...
- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: ‘Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people…’ – Emperor of the French on power, politics and controlling societyQuote of the day: Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military genius, believed religion kept common people quiet. He suggested faith prevented th...
- Quote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: “Why change? Everyone has his own style. When you have found it, you should...” - Inspiring life lessons on Discipline, Self-Control, Identity, Simplicity, and Courage from a British actress, humanitarian, film and fashion icon, and one of Classical Hollywood's greatest screen legendsToday's Quote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn is a timeless reminder to stay true to yourself. Her simple words carry a deeper message about i...
- Battle for TMC name, symbol reaches decisive stage as rival camps prepare to face ECA fierce battle for control of the Trinamool Congress is escalating as rival factions prepare to present their claims to the Election Commi...
- Japanese mindset of the day by Miyamoto Musashi: "If you wish to control others, you must first..." - the swordsman and strategist teaches life lessons on self-control and why mastering yourself is the first step toward effective leadershipJapanese mindset of the day by Miyamoto Musashi: Legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's wisdom reveals true leadership stems from self-mast...
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