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Greek proverb of the day: 'He who plunders with a little boat is a pirate, he who plunders with a fleet is a...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on power, justice, perception and why appearances can be deceiving- On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key events
- Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: "Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are..." - Inspiring life lessons on self-control, resilience, inner peace, personal responsibility, and why mastering your mind changes everything
- Indian restaurant in Vietnam accuses Indian family of vandalism, threatening staff over child's behaviourAn Indian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City has accused a family of Indian tourists of vandalism and threatening staff after a dispute over a ...30 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Quote of the day by French Romantic author Victor Hugo: ‘To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further’, a lesson on the true meaning of loveVictor Hugo, the renowned French author, believed that the act of loving, or having loved, is a profound reward in itself, surpassing any m...30 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Imvu ibulala indhlovu' - 'A sheep kills an elephant'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A Zulu proverb, "Imvu ibulala indhlovu," meaning "A sheep kills an elephant," powerfully illustrates that strength...30 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- Life lesson quote by Immanuel Kant: 'One who makes himself a worm cannot complain afterwards if people...' - Why the German philosopher's blunt take on self-respect still matters todayImmanuel Kant, an 18th-century German philosopher, profoundly shaped our understanding of knowledge and morality. His famous quote, "One wh...30 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- ‘Book of the year for me’: Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his thinking about finance, life and human behaviourZerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath reveals five influential books shaping his worldview, spanning personal finance, psychology, and evolution...30 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Quote of the Day Lao Tzu: ‘Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much…’ Chinese philosopher on balance and patience in leadershipAncient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu's wisdom on leadership, particularly his "small fish" analogy, highlights the perils of over-interferen...30 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Roman Proverb of the Day: 'To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty...'- A timeless lesson on independence, self-reliance, and the price of favorsAn ancient Roman proverb, 'To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty,' offers a timeless warning about the subtle ways ...29 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- Prajapati group seeks to turn caste strength into political cloutA nationwide political push is underway by the Prajapati community, aiming to consolidate its nine-crore population for greater electoral i...29 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...29 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Why do people hate? Understanding the psychology behind hatredHatred, a potent emotion, often arises from fear of the unknown, past hurts, jealousy, and group identity. Misunderstandings and a desire f...29 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopherNiccolò Machiavelli’s widely shared quote, “The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom,” reflects on the limit...29 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- NCP(SP) next after UBT Sena? Party split rumours gather paceMaharashtra's political landscape is shifting as Shiv Sena (Shinde) reportedly targets NCP(SP) MPs for defections, following a similar move...27 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- What challenges lie ahead for the US-Israel-Lebanon agreement?Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokered deal to end hostilities, but experts question its effectiveness. Israel insists on Hezbollah's...27 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived...' ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholarLife's true meaning emerges beyond despair, as philosopher Jean Paul Sartre famously stated. He believed we craft our own purpose through c...25 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and societyAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a dee...23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-admiring millionaire lawyer with ties to Álvaro Uribe wins Colombia's presidencyColombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its next president, defeating left-wing senator Iván Cepeda. Nicknamed ...22 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM 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
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