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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...- In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...
- A 14-year-old farm boy’s sketch in a field helped lead to televisionA 14-year-old Idaho farm boy, Philo Farnsworth, envisioned electronic television while observing plowed fields. His groundbreaking idea, de...
- How a 14-year-old Colorado girl built a car blind-spot warning system that actually worksA young innovator from Colorado has developed a practical blind-spot detection system, addressing a common driving hazard. Her ingenious so...
- 'He helped me understand my mind': How a Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist influenced actress Pam Anderson's lifePamela Anderson, known for her iconic roles, once opened up about a deep fascination with Carl Jung's psychological theories. She credits h...
- A massive DNA discovery just rewrote everything we thought we knew about the Japanese peopleA groundbreaking DNA study has uncovered evidence of a third ancestral group contributing to Japan's population, originating from northeast...
- English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural workerComposed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Eccle...
- In 1931, workers building the Empire State Building balanced steel beams hundreds of feet above Manhattan with almost no modern safety protectionThe Empire State Building's construction in 1930 stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. Amidst the throes of the Great De...
- A medieval book in Rome has been hiding the oldest English poemA medieval book in a Roman library revealed a remarkable find. Researchers uncovered the oldest known English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn'. This ...
- Word of the Day: VellichorIn a world increasingly shaped by disposable content and fleeting digital interactions, vellichor reminds people of the enduring emotional ...
- Quote of the day by Christopher Paolini: 'The trick is to find happiness in the brief gaps between...' Life lessons on joy, human nature and hardships by American writerQuote of the day by Christopher Paolini highlights a message about finding happiness during short calm moments between life’s challenges. T...
- Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to...' Life lessons on human nature, true happiness and success by founding father of the United StatesQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin highlights personal responsibility and the idea that happiness requires action. The quote explains th...
- Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: 'It's the mark of a backward society when...'—Top quotes by the co-founder of the Gates Foundation who's consistently listed among Forbes' 100 most powerful womenQuote of the Day: Melinda French Gates states that societies move backward when men make decisions for women. Her words champion equality a...
- Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
- How university-edtech collaborations are contributing to building India’s AI-ready workforceIndian universities are evolving higher education through collaboration with edtech platforms to address the employability gap among STEM g...
- Zulu proverb of the day: 'You cannot chase two antelope at once'-The Zulu Proverb that warns against doing too much at onceZulu proverb of the day: A Zulu proverb, 'Ungexoshe mpalambili,' meaning 'You cannot chase two antelope at once,' offers timeless wisdom. I...
- Soon Gandhi, Vajpayee to come alive in AI avatar at PM Museum in DelhiVisitors to Delhi's Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya will soon interact with AI avatars of Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This initiati...
- Attention activism gains global momentum: Why it matters?A new movement is emerging, with millennials and Gen Z pushing back against constant screen time. These groups are organising offline gathe...
- Karnataka's free library app sees huge jump in downloads during lockdownKarnataka has a vast network of public libraries which includes state central library at the state level , district central libraries, city...
- Public libraries in Karnataka take a giant leap, to go digital from tomorrowKarnataka has a vast network of public libraries which includes state central library at the state level (2), district central libraries (3...
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