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27 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
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...
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05 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Human Operator: MIT’s vision for embodied AI and skill accelerationSynopsis: MIT students have developed Human Operator, an AI-powered wearable that gently guides hand movements using electrical muscle stim...
05 May, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
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05 May, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
Who is Ahmad Vahidi? The man reportedly calling the shots in Iran and worrying Trump's teamAs Iran's leadership undergoes significant shifts amidst a U.S.-Israeli war, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi is emerging as a powerful figur...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'The man who asks a question is a fool for...'—Inspiring quotes by the ancient Chinese philosopher renowned for aphorismsQuote of the day: Confucius's timeless wisdom highlights the power of asking questions. A questioner is a fool for a moment, but one who re...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Courtroom clash starts today: Elon Musk takes on Sam Altman — what’s at stake in the OpenAI lawsuitElon Musk vs Sam Altman court case: what’s at stake in the OpenAI lawsuit - The Musk vs Altman trial over OpenAI nonprofit conversion begin...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: ‘Do not waste your time looking for an obstacle, maybe…’ How to face fear of the unknown and break the illusion of barriersQuote of the day: Franz Kafka’s thought offers a quiet yet powerful challenge to one of the most limiting human tendencies, the habit of im...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Arabic proverb of the day: 'Do good and throw it in the sea; if the fish don't know, the Creator will'-The timeless Arabic Proverb that redefines kindnessArabic proverb of the day: An ancient Arabic proverb teaches the power of selfless kindness. It advises doing good deeds without expecting ...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Word of the Day: UltramontaneUltramontane is a word that bridges geography, history and ideology. From its origins in medieval Europe to its modern metaphorical applica...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Phoenix Springs: A philosophical journey with clicks of a mouseBritish philosopher John Gray says in his book "Straw Dogs" that technology is uncontrollable and changes human life in ways we cannot full...
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- Future And Self
The psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business was behaving like the Spirit of Father Christmas in Christmas Carol.
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