Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘It is quite a task to start loving somebody. You have to have energy, generosity, and blindness’ - French philosopher on why love is a complex feelingFrench philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre believed love demands energy, generosity, and blindness. His novel Nausea explored existential dread an...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'The woman who does not covet the possessions of her husband is...' Life lessons on marriage, love, relationships, emotional attachment and human natureProverb of the day highlights an old saying that links a wife’s lack of interest in her husband’s possessions to emotional attachment elsew...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.46 AM IST
Jewish Proverb of the Day: 'Loving a person who scorns you is...' Life lessons from Talmudic proverb on affection, emotional energy, disrespect, self-preservation, mutual respect, reciprocity, and why one should not seek love from someone who treats you with contempt or indifferenceJewish Proverb of the Day highlights a teaching from the Talmud that compares loving someone who scorns you to licking honey from a thorn. ...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.15 AM IST
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK?Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politi...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Modern proverb of the day: 'A marriage can survive storms but not indifference and neglect'. A timeless lesson on keeping love aliveMajor arguments can test a marriage, but small acts of indifference and neglect are more damaging. Couples can overcome significant challen...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Psychology says the biggest fear of people who have few close friends isn’t loneliness; it's the quiet memory of being let down often enough that solitude started feeling safer than hopeFor some adults, having only a handful of friends doesn't equate to loneliness; instead, it reflects a cautious approach to relationships. ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Colombian Saying of the Day: “The lovers who argue are often the ones who love each other most” — Life lessons on conflict, understanding, forgiveness, communication and lasting relationshipsColombian saying of the day “The lovers who argue are often the ones who love each other most” explores how conflict and affection can coex...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Life Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: “Missing a train is only painful if you run after it. Likewise, not matching the idea of...” Powerful life lesson on success, freedom, and self-worth for young minds by the bestselling author of The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the GameLife Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: What if the biggest source of stress is not failure but chasing someone else’s definition ...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to launch nationwide student conventions against "Exam Scandals" from Kota on June 17Rahul Gandhi will lead a series of student conventions across India, starting in Kota on June 17, to address alleged examination scandals a...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Psychology says some people want love but fear closeness. Why emotionally unavailable partners pull you in, then suddenly push you awayPsychology does not suggest that emotionally unavailable individuals are incapable of loving others or deliberately seeking to cause harm. ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Quote of the day by historian and philosopher Will Durant: 'One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a...' - motivational life lessons on self-control, patience, why every situation does not require action and why doing nothing is sometimes the smartest decisionQuote of the day by Will Durant: Historian Will Durant emphasized that sometimes, doing nothing requires more wisdom than acting. He noted ...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Psychology says a woman's 60s aren't the decade when she withdraws from the world; they're the first decade when every role that defined her loosens, and her inner self finally has space to breatheNew research reveals women's self-esteem reaches its peak in their 60s. This period brings a calm confidence as life's demands lessen. Wome...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Why your pay hike, promotion and dream car stop feeling special? Ankur Warikoo explains the 'Hedonic Treadmill' and how it affects happinessBig wins often lose their excitement quickly. This is due to the Hedonic Treadmill, a psychological effect. People return to their normal f...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
English proverb of the day: ‘Love makes the time pass. Time makes love pass’ ; The heartbreaking lesson on relationship and loveLove, like a flower, can fade with time, a truth captured by the proverb: 'Love makes the time pass. Time makes love pass.' While love init...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST