Sensex jumps 580 points, Nifty closes above 24,150 as IT stocks outperform; oil prices near $70/barrelIndian equity benchmarks rallied over 0.7% as easing crude oil prices, lower market volatility, and gains in IT stocks lifted sentiment. An...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of p...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
African proverb of the day: "The patient heart can cook a stone, while the restless hand leaves even the..." - what can this powerful wisdom teach us about resilience, healing, and lasting peace of mind?In a world that celebrates instant results, an old African proverb offers a completely different measure of success: "The patient heart can...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
12 scientists will drift across the Arctic, locked inside sea ice for 8 months to watch an ocean survive its darkest, coldest seasonA daring expedition is underway as 12 individuals will spend eight months adrift in the Arctic Ocean, encased in ice. This mission, Tara Po...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Muthu Master story: Why this Tamil Nadu widow lived as a man for 37 years, even her daughter didn't know the truthMuthu Master: For nearly four decades, Muthu Master lived as a man in a village in Tamil Nadu, a decision shaped by widowhood, fear and a t...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceBest proverb of the day today: Chasing wealth for lasting happiness is a futile pursuit, as a timeless proverb reveals. While naps offer te...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Turkish Proverb of the Day: 'If you search for a faultless partner, you will...' Life lessons on reality, perfection, hyper-criticism, acceptance, compromise, and why one should not have unrealistic expectations from a partnerTurkish Proverb of the Day highlights an important lesson about relationships, perfection, compromise, acceptance, reality, expectations, a...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
Michael Jordan's famous Father's Day quote: "He was there when I didn't understand, he was there when I was wrong, he was there when I cried, he was there when I lied. For some reason my dad was..." — Why does this life lesson on father’s love still inspire millions?Michael Jordan's Father's Day quote remains a timeless reminder that true greatness begins with support, patience and values. His emotional...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Best parenting quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'If you punish a child for being naughty, and reward him for being good, he will do right just for the reward...' Why morality should not depend on rewards or fear explained by the German philosopherBest Immanuel Kant Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant argued that rewarding children for good behaviour can teach them to act for external rew...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Trump blows through his Iran red lines in justifying peace dealPresident Trump signaled a significant shift in US policy towards Iran, seemingly abandoning key "red lines" previously used to justify mil...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions & opening strait, US officials sayPresident Trump announced a deal with Iran, involving uranium dilution and sanctions waivers, allowing immediate oil sales. Mediated by Pak...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Senior US officials release text of Iran dealA draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran has been revealed. It includes new standards for uranium enrichment and provisi...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....
16 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Scientists just mapped 110 quadrillion kilometers of hidden fungal threads underground, weighing about five times all humans combinedVast underground fungal networks, stretching billions of times to the sun, exist in Earth's soil. These hyphae, finer than hair, weigh more...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
“I have never gone out without a man”: Indian househelp spends a day alone in Thailand and returns with new friendsIndian Househelp's first day alone in Thailand: A day that began with nervousness turned into an experience of self-discovery for Reshma, a...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
‘At 20, I survived on office buffet leftovers’: Bengaluru CA, an ex-Deloitte employee, shares a money lesson that stayed with her for lifeA Bengaluru Chartered Accountant shared how a meager Rs 15,000 monthly salary during her studies taught invaluable money lessons. Prioritiz...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST