Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: ‘If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years…’ Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisisQuote of the day: The “Sahara Desert” quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh,...
19 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera: “Loves are like empires: when the idea they are founded on crumbles, they, too, fade away” – Inspiring quote on compatibility, misunderstanding and why time changes people by the Czech-French writer known for The Unbearable Lightness of BeingQuote of the Day by Milan Kundera: Milan Kundera’s powerful quote compares love to empires, suggesting that both depend on strong underlyin...
14 May, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Emil Cioran: 'The fact that life has no meaning is a reason…'—Romanian philosopher's haunting reflection on meaning, despair and survival still resonates todayQuote of the Day: Emil Cioran, a provocative 20th-century philosopher, explored despair and the meaninglessness of life with startling hone...
14 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that...'Friedrich Nietzsche brilliantly pointed out that the foundation of enduring marriages lies in friendship. Many troubled relationships falte...
13 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
The inner authenticityWe live in an era of borrowed philosophies. Leadership, productivity, and even spirituality are packaged for quick consumption. Fear of mis...
10 May, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Word of the Day: QuodlibetarianismAs global conversations become increasingly fragmented and polarised, quodlibetarianism serves as a reminder of the importance of intellect...
06 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Quote of the Day by John Milton: “For what can war, but endless war, still breed?” — A powerful reflection on the cycle of conflict and endless violence by the renowed literary figure known for known for Paradise Lost and AreopagiticaJohn Milton's Quote, “For what can war, but endless war, still breed?” John Milton’s quote is a powerful reflection on war, peace, and the ...
05 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Li Si: 'If we are to move into the future, we must eradicate the past.'Chinese philosopher Li Si argued that true progress requires breaking free from the past. His quote reflects radical reform during China’s ...
02 May, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
- Buddha and non-theism
Buddha's philosophy offers a way beyond rigid beliefs. He bypassed debates on God's existence, deeming them unproductive. His focus was on ...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
A quiet Gulf player may steal Pakistan’s ‘miracle’ momentNegotiations around a possible Iran–US ceasefire have shifted focus towards a Gulf state near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions over ...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Ian Hacking: ‘The social risks that worry us are not random…’Quote of the Day: Philosopher Ian Hacking argued that societal fears are not random but are deliberately structured by cultural, political,...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Controversial quote of the day by Mao Zedong: “Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.”Mao Zedong's famous declaration, "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun," articulated in 1927, posits that military strength, no...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Kharge calls PM Narendra Modi a 'terrorist'; later claims he meant PM terrorising opponentsCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy in Tamil Nadu. He criticized Prime Minister Modi and the AIADMK alliance. Kharge ...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Dan Brown: ‘Small minds have always lashed out at…’ — The Da Vinci Code writer’s thought calls for understanding in a divided worldQuote of the day: As Brown’s body of work continues to inspire readers worldwide, his words teach us: understanding requires effort, patien...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Bob Marley: 'Prejudice is a chain, it can hold you. If you prejudice, you can't move, you keep prejudice for years. Never get nowhere with that' ; life lessons from Jamaican music iconBob Marley's timeless words warn against prejudice, likening it to a chain that binds individuals, hindering growth and connection. His ins...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'If you kill a cockroach you are a hero; if you kill a butterfly you are bad. Morality has aesthetic standards' - The hypocrisy of human judgment between right and wrong explained by the German philosopherThe quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche highlights how people often judge right and wrong based on appearance and emotional reactions r...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.41 AM IST