Quote of the day by Roman Stoic philosopher, Cato: 'For some there is no comfort without pain. We define salvation through suffering. Hence, we choose people who are not right for us', his lessons on emotional pain and choosing the wrong peopleAncient Roman philosopher Cato the Younger observed that some people find comfort only in pain, defining salvation through suffering and ch...
19 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more...’ a stoic lesson on self-worth, insecurity, and why we seek validation from othersThe Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius is on discipline, emotion, and human behavior. The stoic Roman Emperor observed a human paradox: we...
16 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Why has the Vatican warned the Society of St. Pius X about excommunication and what happens when a person dies while excommunicated?Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bis...
14 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiffPresident Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media, calling the "first American pope" weak on crime and foreign policy. Trump...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
February 25, today in history: Defining moments in global politics, sport and cultureFebruary 25 holds a special place in history. On this day, Pope Pius V excommunicated Elizabeth I in 1570. Samuel Colt patented his revolve...
25 Feb, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
The Vatican, a papal powerhouse, world's smallest stateThe Vatican City, a sovereign state ruled by the Pope, operates with its own unique systems, including a newspaper, anthem, and legal frame...
21 Apr, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
Road ministry issues SOP for digitising sanction of projects across IndiaThe ministry of road transport and highways has made it mandatory to sanction all road projects digitally by NHAI, BRO, NHIDCL and state go...
01 Apr, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
Pope Francis discloses plans for his funeral; decides to simplify funeral rites, be buried outside VaticanIn a candid interview, Pope Francis shares plans for his funeral and burial, expressing a desire to rest in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Maj...
13 Dec, 2023, 09.42 PM IST
Letter shows Pope Pius XII probably knew about Holocaust early on17 Sep, 2023, 03.57 PM IST
Piety: What does it mean & why is it trending?Piety is the 5 letter word for today's Wordle (10th June 2022). Once the word was unraveled as PIETY, it immediately started trending on so...
10 Jun, 2022, 07.36 PM IST
Sister Abhaya case: CBI court finds catholic priest, nun guiltyThe court said the murder charges against Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy guilty will stand. Both are in judicial custody.
22 Dec, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
Promoters have reduced stake for personal needs, they are committed to the business: Pius Thomas, CFO, Page IndustriesPius Thomas, CFO, Page Industries, tries to allay the market concern regarding promoters' reduction in stake and agreement with Jockey Inte...
23 Mar, 2016, 03.13 PM IST
God is not a magician, Big Bang theory is real: Pope Francis“When we read about Creation in the Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything."
29 Oct, 2014, 11.44 AM IST
Odisha claims to have achieved 100% fund utilisation in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak YojanaOdisha government claimed to have achieved 100 per cent fund utilization under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana during 2012-13.
19 Dec, 2013, 06.40 PM IST
- Centre approves 881 road projects under PMGSY in Odisha
Union Rural Development Ministry's pre-empowered committee has approved 881 road projects in Odisha amounting to Rs 1,493 crore and coverin...
09 Oct, 2013, 10.20 PM IST
Centre clears Rs 1079 cr road, bridge proposals of OdishaThe Centre has cleared Odisha government's proposals of constructing roads and bridges worth Rs 1078.72 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram...
05 Jul, 2013, 09.56 PM IST
- Sikkim High Court adjourns hearing on scrapping of Tashiding hydel project
Sikkim High Court has adjourned hearing on the petition seeking the scrapping of the 97 MW Tashiding Hydro Electric Project for exactly a m...
12 Apr, 2013, 12.28 PM IST