Quote of the day by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin: "Poetry is like making a joke. If you get one word wrong at the end of a joke, you've lost..."Quote of the day by W.S. Merwin: “Poetry is like making a joke. If you get one word wrong at the end of a joke, you've lost the whole thing...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us... We must believe that we are...” — an enduring life lesson on perseverance, self-confidence, personal purpose, and why true human fulfillment requires honoring individual potential over submitting to inevitable adversity, by the Nobel Prize-winning scientistQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us...” confronts the reality that hardship is a universal default, not a pers...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
In 2016, Yale began following 3,635 people aged 50+; 12 years later, those reading books regularly showed a 23% lower mortality hazard, with readers reaching an 80% survival point 23 months laterYale researchers tracked 3,635 adults aged 50 and older over a twelve-year study. Their findings showed that regular book readers had a 23 ...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jim Carrey: “It is better to risk starving to death than...” — a powerful life lesson on relentless ambition, dream pursuit, personal resilience, artistic risk-taking and why surrendering core purpose poses a far greater threat to human identity than physical hardship by the Golden Globe-winning actorQuote of the Day by Jim Carrey: It is better to risk starving to death than surrender—a stark reminder that true failure is not financial i...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Gustave Flaubert: “The secret of being happy consists of knowing how to...” — a timeless life lesson on happiness, mindfulness, gratitude, psychological fulfillment and everyday joy from the French novelist known for Madame Bovary, realism and his obsessive pursuit of stylistic perfectionQuote of the Day by Gustave Flaubert: “The secret of being happy consists of knowing how to...” captures a simple idea that is surprisingly...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: “Spirit cannot be compared with matter...” — a powerful life lesson on courage, freedom, resilience, self-belief and why inner conviction can matter more than material strength, from the Venezuelan independence leader known as El Libertador for his role in South American liberation and political transformationQuote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: Simon Bolivar's famous quote, “Spirit cannot be compared with matter” captures a sharp contrast between ...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
In 1900, an Alaskan woman was left alone with 500 reindeer after husband's death. For many years, she fought to keep the herd and became one of Alaska's richest businesswomanAfter her husband died during a measles epidemic in 1900, Sinrock Mary was left fighting to keep their herd of 500 reindeer. She challenged...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Book recommendations by Warren Buffett: Want to sharpen your investing mindset? These five books recommended by the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ cover everything from building businesses and creating long-term wealth to making better financial decisionsWarren Buffett suggests reading for success and knowledge accumulation. Several of his recommended books are now available as audiobooks. P...
16 Aug, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Quote of the day by Xunzi: 'The person attempting to travel two roads at once will...' - motivational quote by Confucian Chinese philosopher teaches life lessons on choices, focus, why you must not chase too many goals at once and why trying to do everything could leave you nowhereQuote of the day by Xunzi: Ancient Chinese philosopher Xunzi emphasized the difficulty of pursuing multiple goals simultaneously. He believ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Quote of the day by Hillary Clinton, 'To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone' teaches gratitude, compassion, empathy, charity, kindness, caring, positive impact, human connectionQuote of the day by Hillary Clinton teaches us that civilization is not simply what humanity builds around itself; it is also the standard ...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
The female breadwinner era is here: Why millions more women are working while younger men are quietly leaving the labor forceUS women now hold more jobs than men, a significant economic shift. This trend is driven by long-term structural forces, not a recession. F...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: “There is only one thing in this world which is worth dedicating all your life. This is...” — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by the master Russian novelist known for wisdom on human nature, change, and patience, on love, compassion, unity, relationships, and breaking barriersQuote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: Today's famous quote by Leo Tolstoy says, “There is only one thing in this world which is worth dedicating...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Aubrey Plaza: 'Time is money, money is power, power is pizza, and pizza is knowledge' - A quirky take on time, success and life's priorities by Parks and Recreation actressAubrey Plaza once delivered a witty take on ambition and success in her iconic quote from Parks and Recreation. By humorously connecting ti...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Quote of the Day by George Seferis: ‘For poetry there exists neither large countries nor small, its domain is in…’ - How poetry connects people across oceans and generations despite geographic boundariesThe power of words is remarkable, linking people across various dimensions and eras. According to George Seferis, poetry exists within ever...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Nauru: World's 3rd-smallest country, at just 21 square kilometres and about 12,000 people, changed its name to Naoero. Here's all about itNauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. This move restores the nation's traditional indigenous identity and pronun...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST