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Quote of the Day by street artist and political activist Banksy: 'I don’t know why people are so keen to put the details of their private life in public...' - The graffiti artist known for his anti-authoritarian art offers a thought-provoking quote about why staying invisible can be the ultimate superpowerStreet artist Banksy's quote about invisibility being a superpower offers a powerful perspective. He suggests that privacy is a strength in...- Egyptian proverb of the day: ‘An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb’ - A timeless lesson on friendship and finding joy in simple thingsAn ancient Egyptian proverb, 'An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb,' highlights the profound power of companionship. It tea...
- Quote of the Day by Spanish poet Antonio Machado: ‘Only a fool thinks price and value are…’Spanish poet Antonio Machado, a key figure of the Generation of '98, explored themes of time, memory, and the human condition. His introspe...
- Quote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: ‘Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth’ - French sociologist’s provocative take on identity in an appearance-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: “Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth.” Decades before social media and i...
- India’s VKC launches Zero Footmarks, a pan-India initiative to collect used footwear onlineThe pan-India online program aims to reduce landfill waste, promote eco-friendly living, and create value from used footwear, educating the...
- Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...
- Quote of the Day by Ancient Roman poet Lucretius: “The greatest wealth is to live content with…” – Inspiring lessons on human nature, simplicity, gratitude and why happiness comes from within by the philosopher known for deep reflections of human desireQuote of the Day by Lucretius: Lucretius’s quote, “The greatest wealth is to live content with little, for there is never want where the mi...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Cherish a broom as if it was...' Life lessons on humility, self-care, love, achievements, and why one should value one's possessions irrespective of their conditionChinese proverb of the day highlights the ancient saying “Cherish a broom as if it was gold.” The proverb teaches people to value possessio...
- Quote of the day by founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud: “America is a mistake, a giant mistake.”Sigmund Freud famously declared America a "giant mistake," reflecting his critique of modern civilization's materialism and rapid pace. His...
- ‘Indians have kids, white people don’t’: Andrew Tate’s racist, profanity-filled video mocking Western masculinity, goes viral againA resurfaced video shows Andrew Tate controversially praising Indian men for resilience and family structures while criticizing Western mas...
- Today's life lesson from Brad Pitt's movie: 'Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy things we don’t need...' - Fight Club's famous dialogue warns about the danger of chasing social expectationsFight Club remains one of the most talked-about films of the late 1990s because of its sharp commentary on consumerism, identity and emotio...
- Quote of the day by Demi Moore: “There’s nothing wrong with having a desire to want nice things…”Hollywood star Demi Moore's words are resonating today. She states wanting nice things is fine, but valuing oneself based on possessions is...
- Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin gallery in Beeple's new exhibitRobot dogs with famous faces are on display in a Berlin gallery. These unique creations 'poo' printed images. These images are AI-transform...
- This Small Daily Mistake Increases Household Expenses Without You NoticingHidden costs in daily life are draining household savings. Small, regular charges like subscriptions and app renewals, though individually ...
- Amish Proverb: “The best things in life are not things” meaning, origin, and why it matters todayThe Amish proverb “The best things in life are not things” highlights simple living and strong family values. The saying is linked to Amish...
- What is happiness? Can religion or wealth offer eternal fulfillment? A philosopher weighs inPhilosopher Anné H Verhoef challenges modern views on happiness. She argues that current definitions are too narrow and often lead to dissa...
- Like what you get, or get what you like?March arrives, a beacon of springtime and the whimsical wisdom of the March Hare. This month whispers sweet promises of renewal, nudging us...
- Texas University to launch Harry Styles course in spring 2023. Here are all the detailsA new course on English singer and actor Harry Styles' works will be launched by a university in Texas in Spring of 2023. The students will...
- Go ahead, egg my HummerA Hummer owner in Russia's second city St. Petersburg has given antiglobalists the green light to pelt his oversized vehicle with rotten eg...
- UTIMF grabs hold of shopping cart to target big spendersUTIMF has built a whole advertisement campaign on retail mall trolleys to sell their latest mutual fund offering, the Lifestyle Fund.
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