Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
India emerges as AI opportunity hub, but UN panel warns of gaps in infrastructure, talent and safeguardsA UN-backed panel's initial report highlights India's AI healthcare successes but warns of a growing 'AI divide'. While India possesses tal...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: ‘No tears in the writer, no tears in…’ American poet's powerful wisdom on putting emotions in wordsRenowned poet Robert Frost's enduring legacy is highlighted, emphasizing his profound insight into writing. His famous quote underscores th...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Children don't remember every lesson. They remember every humiliation...' A reminder that children carry the pain of humiliation longer than the advice behind itThe quote of the day widely attributed to Maya Angelou highlights the lasting emotional impact adults' words and actions can have on childr...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Saturday Motivation by Emily Dickinson: 'The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the...'Emily Dickinson, a poet who lived a reclusive life, left behind a profound literary legacy. Though she published little during her lifetime...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
6 book recommendations that inspired Malayalam movies and where to watch them on OTT: Mathilukal to PonmanMalayalam cinema has turned several popular novels into memorable movies. From the touching prison romance of Mathilukal to the survival dr...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Quote of the day on loneliness by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'Do you know what it means to have no one to whom one could say: I am suffering' The heartbreaking truth about suffering in silence explored in his novella White NightsFyodor Dostoevsky's quote from White Nights explores the deep pain of emotional isolation, expressing how difficult it is to have no one wi...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Quote of the day by J. D. Salinger: 'What I like best is a book that's at least funny once in a while. What really knocks me out is...' - The Catcher in the Rye and Nine Stories author's life lesson on power of reading and why great books feel like a close friendQuote of the day by J. D. Salinger: J.D. Salinger believed books offer more than entertainment; they forge emotional bonds. He cherished st...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
Quote of the day by Ray Bradbury: "Any experience that touches you, in any particular way, is..." ― How do painful experiences quietly reshape human growth, and life decisions in ways we often fail to notice? Learn the inspiring life lessons on growth, resilience, and wisdom from every experience that shape who we becomeQuote of the Day by Ray Bradbury: Some of life's most valuable lessons do not come from success, comfort, or happiness. They come from disa...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Harper Lee: “You can't really get to know a person until you get in their… – Inspiring lessons on empathy, understanding, compassion, perception and why there are two sides to every story by the American novelist known for her deep insights into human nature and justiceQuote of the Day by Harper Lee: Harper Lee’s quote, “You can't really get to know a person until you get in their shoes and walk around in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by Sophie Kinsella: 'If you want something you can't afford, think what else that money could...' - Confessions of a Shopaholic series and Can You Keep a Secret? author's financial advice teaches how you can stop overspending and impulse buyingLife lesson of the day by Sophie Kinsella: Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her 'Shopaholic' series, offered a life lesson on financial pr...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Emma Watson: “I don't want other people to decide what… – Inspiring lessons on self-identity, empowerment, individuality, confidence and why you should be the author of your own story by the actress and activist known for her advocacy for gender equality and self-awarenessQuote of the Day by Emma Watson: Emma Watson’s quote, “I don't want other people to decide what I am. I want to decide that for myself,” hi...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Quote of the day by Terry Pratchett: 'It occurred to me that at one point it was like I had two diseases - one was Alzheimer's, and the other was knowing I had Alzheimer's', the British author's heartbreaking quote on awareness and sufferingRenowned author Terry Pratchett, celebrated for his Discworld series, bravely shared his personal battle with Alzheimer's. His poignant wor...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: “Human nature is like water. It takes the… – Inspiring lessons on human behavior, adaptability, social influence and how the people and circumstances around us changes our life by one of the most influential American Modernist Poet known for his deep insights on imagination, reality and the human experienceQuote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: Wallace Stevens’ quote, “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container,” explores th...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Rudyard Kipling’s Father’s Day quote: 'All we have of freedom, all we use or know, this our fathers bought for...' - inspiring lessons by The Jungle Book and Just So Stories author on sacrifices of parents and why we owe more to previous generations than we realiseFather’s Day quote by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling's quote underscores the profound sacrifices of past generations. This sentiment high...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST