Word of the Day: ParacosmWord of the Day: Paracosm is far more than a little-known vocabulary term. It captures one of humanity’s most remarkable talents, the abili...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Greek Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who waited for the golden olive forgot that the orchard…’ The timeless wisdom behind why gratitude and action beat perfection every timeGreek Proverb of the Day: Perhaps the most compelling lesson within this Greek proverb is that remarkable achievements often emerge from th...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
10 years ago, a child fell into a zoo enclosure with a 450-pound ‘patriot’ gorilla that was killed minutes later and the internet believed it broke the matrixHarambe's story: The White House's unexpected tribute to Harambe, the silverback gorilla killed in 2016, reignited the "Harambe Simulation ...
28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...
28 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Word of the Day: AcersecomicWord of the Day: Language is more than a tool for communication; it also serves as a form of cultural memory. Words like “acersecomic” pres...
27 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Quote of the Day from Studio Ghibli's Castle in the Sky: ‘The world cannot live without love; no matter how many weapons you have or how great your technology might be.’Studio Ghibli's timeless animation, exemplified by 'Castle in the Sky,' teaches that love and human connection are paramount, not just tech...
24 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.' Life lessons on learning, human nature and success by Chinese philosopherQuote of the day by Lao Tzu talks about balance, self-control, learning, and human nature. The quote, “Fill your bowl to the brim and it wi...
24 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Oxford scientist says octopuses could rule Earth after humans go extinct; may build underwater ‘Atlantis’, hunt deer on landA University of Oxford scientist suggests octopuses might become Earth's next dominant species. These intelligent creatures possess the ada...
23 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
The Bushmaster Is the Longest Venomous Snake in the Americas: But Scientists Are Careful About What That Actually MeansThe bushmaster, a formidable pit viper, weaves through the lush undergrowth of South and Central American rainforests. Not only does its im...
22 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Rise above despair
Life brings challenges, but inner strength helps overcome despair. Krishn showed detachment after clan destruction. Dronacharya succumbed t...
22 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Those who know do not speak. Those who speak...' Life lessons on knowledge, human behavior, education and smartness by Chinese Daoism first philosopher LaoziQuote of the day by Lao Tzu explores the famous line “Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.” The saying links knowledge...
19 May, 2026, 04.14 AM IST
Quote of the Day by JRR Tolkien: ‘I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half…’ - English philologist explains why people drift apart despite caring deeply for one anotherQuote of the Day by JRR Tolkien suggests that human relationships are often imperfect and incomplete. People may genuinely care for one ano...
15 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United StatesJoel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian f...
14 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian OceanScientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost ...
14 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
The Odyssey trailer out: Netizens declare Robert Pattinson, Christopher Nolan's movie 'blockbuster'. Full cast, India release date, plot and more detailsThe trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has arrived. This film adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic. It follows Odysseus's journey hom...
05 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
The fall of ‘Didi’: How Mamata Banerjee’s Bengal fortress began to crumbleMamata Banerjee's political hold on West Bengal is weakening. The Bharatiya Janata Party is making significant gains across the state. Once...
04 May, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Evidence of giant serpent ‘Vasuki’ found in Gujarat: 47-million-year-old fossil reveals 50-foot predatorA massive prehistoric snake named Vasuki indicus has been discovered in Gujarat. Fossilized bones suggest this ancient serpent lived 47 mil...
02 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST