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Proverb of the day from India: 'Of what use is a book of knowledge to a person who lacks their own common sense? What can a mirror do for someone...' An ancient saying teaches why knowledge alone is not enough to succeed in life- Best Proverb of the Day: 'You are permitted in time of great danger to walk with the devil until...'-A life lesson hidden in an ancient proverb that changes how we see difficult choices
- Best proverb of the day: “The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, because...” — Why did the forest choose the axe? An old Eastern European proverb reveals why people often trust what feels familiar, and the powerful life lesson it teaches about self-deception, and the hidden consequences of everyday choices
- 10 stress management lessons from psychology that explain why some people break under pressure while others grow stronger—and the small daily shifts that help you take control backStress rarely arrives all at once. It builds quietly through small pressures, daily habits, and unnoticed decisions. Drawing from psycholog...23 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its pastEuphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began...23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Idiom of the Day: 'Like a phoenix rising from the ashes...'- Meaning, origin, and life lessons on failure and resilienceLife's setbacks, whether personal or professional, often feel like an end. However, the powerful idiom 'like a phoenix rising from the ashe...23 Jun, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
- Egyptian proverb of the day: 'People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane?' Why more age does not always mean more intelligenceAn old Egyptian proverb says, “People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as ...22 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- Greek proverb of the day: 'Danger can only be overcome by...' - this Greek saying reveals the secret to overcoming fear and why avoiding problems only makes them worseGreek proverb of the day: A Greek saying highlights that avoiding danger can sometimes amplify it, urging decisive action and calculated ri...22 Jun, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- For millions of years, this ancient fish was thought extinct since the age of the dinosaurs—until it was found alive in South Africa and changed science foreverA chance discovery in South Africa in 1938 unveiled a 'living fossil' – a fish thought extinct for 65 million years, since the age of dinos...22 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- Biblical Proverb of the Day: “An excellent partner is the crown of a household, but one who brings shame weakens its foundation…” — a timeless lesson on marriage, honour, character, and the strength of a virtuous partnershipProverb of the Day: An ancient biblical proverb from Proverbs 12:4 highlights the profound impact a partner has on one's life. It states an...22 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Best Proverb of the Day: 'Young men should not marry yet, and old men should not marry at all'- A provocative ancient saying on age, wisdom, and marriage choicesBest Proverb of the Day: Ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes' provocative saying, 'Young men should not marry yet, and old men should not ma...21 Jun, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- Scientists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs, and it was still edibleAncient Egyptian honey, sealed in tombs for millennia, has sparked tales of enduring edibility. While direct evidence is scarce, the remark...20 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Greek proverb of the day: 'Never give a sword to a fool or power to an...' - this Greek saying reveals the people you should never trust or put in charge to leadGreek proverb of the day: A Greek saying warns against entrusting power to the foolish or unjust. This timeless proverb highlights that a p...18 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- 500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...17 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- 1,986 nests, 2.29 lakh eggs, 1.91 lakh hatchlings: IFS officer shares how Tamil Nadu's Marine Elite Force is protecting an ancient journeyTamil Nadu is celebrating World Turtle Day with remarkable conservation success. A dedicated Marine Elite Force protects nesting turtles an...17 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Stoic quote of the day by Epicurus: 'The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to...' Why one of history's greatest philosophers believed that wanting less was the key to living moreStoic quote of the day by Epicurus: Epicurus reminds us that true wealth comes not from having more, but from needing less. According to Ep...16 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
- In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...12 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Roman proverb of the day: ‘We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. No one can have a peaceful life who thinks too much about lengthening it’ - a timeless lesson on how fear steals the joy of livingAncient Roman wisdom highlights how we often suffer more in our minds than in reality. Worrying excessively about the future and trying to ...12 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
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