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Proverb of the Day on a deep thought: 'Whoever left you stranded in the deep waters has no right to know how you survived the sharks or dragged yourself to the shore' - A reminder that your survival story doesn't belong to those who abandoned you- In 2005, researchers revealed why plain soap outperformed waterless sanitizers in keeping hands clean
- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the plan
- In 1869, a French entomologist breeding European moths for an American silk industry let some escape; their descendants defoliated entire forestsAn amateur entomologist's escaped moths in 1869 led to widespread forest defoliation across America. This invasive insect has since damaged...27 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- In 1518, hundreds of people in France danced uncontrollably for weeks until they collapsed; historians still cannot solve this mysteryIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days and even weeks, with some reportedly dying from exha...27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- 10,000-year-old disease that haunted Greeks and Chinese, weakened Civil War soldiers and caused 5% of 20th century deaths may finally have a weakness; Indian researchers find breakthroughScientists from India and Britain have identified a protein called Ark1 that acts as a control switch in the malaria parasite's cell divisi...27 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Tariff on generic drugs: Loud announcement, little consequence? 7 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 31%The threat of a US tariff on Indian pharma is no longer a vague fear; or at least that is what President Trump wants us to believe. There i...27 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Eric Hoffer: 'Propaganda does not deceive people, it merely helps them to...' American philosopher's sharp take on how confirmation bias shapes ideas and beliefsEric Hoffer, a social philosopher, observed how people deceive themselves. Propaganda reinforces existing beliefs rather than creating new ...27 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
- In 1996, an Indonesian farmer began planting banyan trees across barren hills, and 11,000 trees later, springs returned across 250 hectaresA farmer named Sadiman planted thousands of trees on barren land in Indonesia. His extensive planting of banyan and ficus trees revitalized...26 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforestsToday, a single mature Miconia tree can produce over 8.9 million seeds in one season. What began as a 1937 garden introduction in tahiti ha...26 Jul, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Famous Japanese proverb of the day: ''love and a cough cannot be...'' — Inspiring life lessons on emotional honesty, relationships, vulnerability, self-awareness, authenticity, and how unspoken feelings always reveal themselves by the traditional japanese proverb reflecting centuries of cultural wisdomJapanese proverb of the day reveals a timeless life lesson that still speaks to modern life. "Love and a cough cannot be hidden" reminds us...25 Jul, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Serena Williams: “A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they recover when they fall. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. I've had to learn to fight all my life got to..."Quote of the Day: Serena Williams' quote, "A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they recover when they fall. You have to beli...25 Jul, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- What is the right way to hang toilet paper? Experts explain the hygienic wayThe toilet paper over-versus-under debate has no clear scientific winner. While some experts believe the under position may reduce roll con...25 Jul, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Japanese proverb of the day: 'Day has its eyes, night has...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on watchfulness, caution, privacy, integrity and accountabilityJapanese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the traditional saying, "Day has its eyes, night has its ears." The proverb reminds peo...23 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Borrowing costs in bond market may rise as upside risks to India's 10-year bond yield persist: BoB ReportExpect an uptick in borrowing costs within India's bond market as uncertainties loom large. The 10-year government bond yield remains under...22 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC kills 5: How dangerous Legionella bacteria multiply in ACs and cooling towers, symptoms, prevention and treatment explainedLegionnaires disease outbreak: New York City is experiencing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with five fatalities reported. Health officia...22 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- Moroccan proverb of the day: 'He who lacks knowledge derides his neighbour, but the man of understanding...'; Age-old lesson on wisdom, humility and self-controlMoroccan proverb of the day: A Moroccan proverb highlights wisdom and patience in communication. It suggests ignorance leads to derision, w...18 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Climate change could undermine progress in reducing waterborne diseases, study findsClimate change is altering conditions for waterborne disease spread globally. Extreme weather events threaten progress made in reducing the...17 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- Mosquito killer drone: This 40-gram, palm-sized AI micro-drone kills flying insects and could one day help 'eradicate' mosquitoesMosquito killer drone: A palm-sized AI micro-drone has autonomously detected, tracked and intercepted a flying moth in mid-air, marking a s...16 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- This water bottle trick can turn your phone’s flashlight into a mini lanternCreate a functional camping lantern using a simple water bottle and science. This DIY project involves cutting cardboard rings and a plasti...16 Jul, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
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