People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
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 words emphasize that families of readers shape the w...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Quote of the Day by the iconic Irish poet W.B. Yeats: 'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting...' – The Second Coming poet's gentle reminder that magic exists when we learn to truly seeIrish poet W.B. Yeats believed life holds hidden wonders. He felt people miss these by being too busy. Yeats's quote encourages sharper sen...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Italian proverb of the day: 'He who is born round does not...' Life lessons on character, habits and staying true to yourselfItalian Proverb of the Day: An old Italian proverb, 'Chi nasce tondo non muore quadrato', highlights that people's core personalities tend ...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Psychology says the loneliest chapter of adulthood doesn't arrive when people stop calling; it arrives after 65, when you're still surrounded by love but realize you're no longer needed by anyoneMany older adults feel lonely despite having loved ones. This stems from no longer feeling needed, a shift from past decades where they wer...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Who was Sophie Faucher? Renowned Canadian actor and author dies at 68 after long illness - Check cause of deathCanadian actress, author, and television host Sophie Faucher has died at 68 after a long illness. Renowned for her roles in 'Le Coeur' and ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'It is intolerable to think of spending one’s whole life, like a neuter bee, working, working and nothing after all' ; life lesson on marriage life vs single lifeCharles Darwin, at 29, grappled with balancing work and personal life, fearing a solitary existence. His journal revealed a 'neuter bee' an...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius Horoscope Today for June 9, 2026: Protect Your Energy While Opportunities for Growth and Love FlourishYour Daily Horoscope Today emphasizes selfless service, creative expansion, and nurturing your inner sanctuary. The celestial energies high...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
The popsicle was invented by accident: How an 11-year-old boy's forgotten drink created a global treatA simple mistake by young Frank Epperson in 1905 led to a global sensation. He left a soda outside overnight, and it froze on a stick. This...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
"Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street childrenA unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these ch...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Korean proverb of the day: 'If you live your entire life solely for your children, your own life turns into a dry, fallen autumn leaf; yet...' A lesson on how living only for your children affects your own lifeThe Korean Proverb of the Day, “If you live your entire life solely for your children, your own life turns into a dry, fallen autumn leaf; ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Satrapi's Persepolis, Sadness as a ScarThe literary world mourns the passing of Marjane Satrapi, the illustrious graphic novel artist, who has departed at age 56. Her journey end...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Indian proverb of the day: ‘Even for a crow, its own baby is a golden baby’, what it teaches about parental loveA Tamil proverb reveals how love shapes our view. It states that even a crow sees its own baby as golden. This highlights a universal truth...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Meet Dr. R. Ganesh, Padma Bhushan awardee who can do 100 tasks simultaneously and speak 18 languages in the age of AIDr. R. Ganesh, a Padma Bhushan awardee, demonstrates the extraordinary potential of the human brain through the ancient Indian tradition of...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST