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In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynasty- French Proverb of the Day: 'A woman and a ship ever want...' Life lessons on complexity, commitment, personal growth, communication, attention, patience, active listening, well-being, maintenance, and why relationships need continuous effort
- Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed history
- Quote of the Day by Takeo Doi, the Japanese psychoanalyst behind ‘Amae’: ‘Every language is a vast pattern-system, different from…’ - how The Anatomy of Dependence author explained the hidden link between language and consciousnessQuote of the Day by Takeo Doi suggests language profoundly influences our understanding of the world. The Japanese psychoanalyst highlighte...10 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- Zepto’s $1 billion IPO; Navi eyes fresh fundsHappy Tuesday! Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed updated draft papers for its $1 billion public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech...09 Jun, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- Psychology says people who seem unusually perceptive about others aren’t just naturally intuitive: They’ve quietly built mental habits that help them read situations before others notice themCertain individuals possess an innate knack for deciphering social nuances. Research in psychology indicates that this ability stems from c...05 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera, the author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being: ‘The Greek word for ‘return’ is nostos. Algos means ‘suffering.’ So…’ A beautiful reflection on why nostalgia can hurt as much as it healsQuote of the Day: Milan Kundera’s reflection on nostalgia elevates a familiar feeling into something far more profound. By exploring the wo...04 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...02 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CockalorumWord of the Day: Few forgotten English words capture human vanity as sharply as “cockalorum.” Humorous, dramatic and deeply observant, the ...01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Word of the Day: XenodochialWord of the Day: Xenodochial reminds us that openness toward strangers has been valued across civilizations for centuries. At a time when f...17 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- In 1945, Egyptian villagers digging beside the cliffs of Nag Hammadi uncovered leather-bound books: The accidental find transformed the study of GnosticismAmidst the arid expanse of the Egyptian desert, a serendipitous find in 1945 revealed hidden scrolls within a clay vessel. These codices pr...16 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Why is everyone saying ‘You the Birthday’? The bizarre Gen Z slang phrase confusing millennials may secretly be the internet’s funniest insult yetThe phrase sounds grammatically off, makes little sense without context and yet continues to flood comment sections across the internet. Bu...15 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Word of the Day: GobemoucheWord of the day: Few forgotten words capture the spirit of the digital misinformation age as sharply as “gobemouche.” Humorous, dramatic an...14 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: 'The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool' ; life lessons from The BardShakespeare's timeless wisdom highlights that true intelligence lies not in knowing all, but in recognizing how much remains unknown. Fooli...10 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CircumambientWord of the Day: As language evolves to meet the demands of speed and simplicity, words like ‘circumambient’ preserve a sense of its origin...10 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Howard Gardner: 'If you think you know what is going on…'—Inspiring quotes by the famous American psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligencesHoward Gardner's quote, "If you think you know what is going on, you haven’t got a clue about what’s going on," challenges intellectual com...05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- Word of the Day: PandiculationWord of the Day: ‘Pandiculation’ is a word that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. It captures a fleeting, almost unconscious ...05 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
- Word of the Day: BlatherskiteWord of the Day: Blatherskite proves the enduring richness of the English language, a word that blends humor, critique, and precision into ...01 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CallithumpianThe term ‘callithumpian’ dates back to 19th-century America, where it was associated with so-called callithumpian parades, noisy, mock proc...29 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
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