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Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because...' Life lessons on radical acceptance, self-awareness, selective forgiveness, the power of boundaries, radical acceptance and human nature- Quote of the Day by the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale: 'I attribute my success to this: I never gave...'- Life lessons on accountability, perseverance, and the courage to act without excuses by 'The Lady with the Lamp'
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Don't carry a candle near inflammable things, and when you've blown a...' - this Chinese saying teaches life lessons on being cautious, responsible, aware and why small mistakes can turn into big disasters
- Portuguese proverb of the day: ‘A dog with two masters dies of hunger’ - A timeless wisdom on the dangers of trying to please everyoneTrying to please everyone leads to exhaustion and neglect, a reality captured by the Portuguese proverb, 'A dog with two masters dies of hu...26 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- ‘Measure outcomes. Not hours’: Workplace lesson on why employees who finish tasks early can be a company’s biggest assetA recent viral workplace lesson highlights a frustrating paradox: efficiency is often met with micromanagement, not recognition. Imagine tw...25 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by John Lennon: ‘Peace is not something you wish for...’ - The habit that stops many people from finding what they seekQuote of the Day by John Lennon: John Lennon's wisdom reveals peace isn't a passive wish but an active creation. His quote, 'Peace is not s...25 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- Why do people colour their hair? The psychology, fashion trends and personal reasons behind itMillions globally embrace hair colouring, transforming their look for diverse reasons. From masking grey strands to embracing bold self-exp...25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
- Chinese idiom of the day: 'Throw a brick to attract jade' - understanding the meaning, lessons on humility, learning, teamwork and why small ideas can lead to great discoveriesChinese idiom of the day: A Chinese idiom highlights how sharing even a simple idea can spark valuable discussions and collective breakthro...24 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- Inside the new management playbook: Why Indian B-Schools say MBA must become a mindsetManagement education in India is evolving beyond placements to foster adaptability and execution for high-growth careers. Experts emphasize...24 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Is Gen Z too soft for the modern workplace? Here's why 'friction-maxxing' is essential for workplace skillsGen Z, embrace workplace friction for career growth. The article argues that technology has removed essential discomfort, hindering crucial...24 Jun, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
- When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...23 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Liam Neeson: ‘The weird thing about grief is you can't prepare for it. You think you are going to cry and get it over with. You make those plans, but they never work’Liam Neeson's poignant quote of the day shows that grief is unpredictable, defying our attempts to schedule or control it. Reflecting on hi...23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- In 1925, inventor created bizarre 'Isolator' helmet that promised superhuman focus and came with its own oxygen supplyImagine a giant wooden helmet from 1925, designed to block out noise and visual distractions for ultimate focus. Inventor Hugo Gernsback's ...23 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM 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
- This weird 1925 helmet promised total focus by blocking noise and pumping oxygenNearly a century before smartphones and social media, a strange invention called the Isolator Helmet tried to protect the world's most valu...22 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobilityBest proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that exp...22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Employee finished all assigned work, took a 20-minute restroom break; only to learn supervisor had been tracking their whereabouts in a lurching wayA remote worker's brief restroom break sparked workplace tension after their supervisor allegedly contacted a colleague to inquire about th...21 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Psychology says the quietest person in the room who remembers small details isn’t emotionally distant; they’re building connection by listening for what others quietly revealMany think that the loudest voices create the strongest workplace relationships, but research in psychology challenges this view. Quiet peo...19 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Florence Pugh: ‘When you're given a platform, and you're allowed to…’ – ‘Midsommar’ star on the power of support and opportunityActress Florence Pugh emphasizes the importance of support in achieving success. She states that being given a platform and freedom to perf...19 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
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