Who is Guo Wengui? 10 things to know about the exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in US prisonGuo Wengui, the Self-exiled Chinese businessman, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme. Prosecu...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.33 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
George R.R. Martin quote of the day: “Old stories are like old friends” and why timeless tales never fadeGeorge R.R. Martin, the visionary behind 'Game of Thrones,' emphasizes the enduring power of stories, likening them to cherished friends. H...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Compelled to fast again, may even die but won't step back: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh protestClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk has begun an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, citing unfulfilled promises and stalled dialogue with the Ce...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Accused in Ram Mandir donation theft facing legal, social consequences: BJPAccused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft face legal action and social boycott, reflecting Hindu society's sentiments. The Faizabad ...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM 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
Delhi, Uttarakhand on high security alert over possible Khalistani threatSecurity agencies have issued a high alert for Delhi and Uttarakhand following intelligence about a potential Khalistani terror threat. Key...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Constantine the Great: "In my own judgment, he whose first object is the… — A timeless lesson on why true greatness is in choosing peace over conflict by the Roman emperorQuote of the Day by Constantine the Great: “In my own judgment, he whose first object is the maintenance of peace, seems to be superior to ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
"We are not traitors, we stand with Didi...": TMC's Kunal Ghosh after massive workers' turnout at party meetingTrinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday emphasised the unwavering loyalty of party workers in the face of political pressure aft...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'It is better to swallow words than...' Life lessons on emotional intelligence, thoughtful response, exercising restraint, discretion and patienceQuote of the Day by Franklin D. Roosevelt reminds people that speaking with care can prevent regret and protect relationships. The quote, "...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.31 AM 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
Psychology says people who always reply with a thumbs-up emoji may not be cold, they could be choosing a shortcut their brains trustWhy do some people reply to almost every message with a thumbs-up emoji? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to cognitive efficienc...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Modinomics is appeasement of US, capitulation to China: CongressThe Congress party has criticized the Modi government's economic policies, dubbing them as "Modinomics." They argue that these policies inv...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
CJP vehicle for message of frustration of youth but established political parties to take issue forward: Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh acknowledged the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement as a significant expression of youth frustration but s...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
10,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants sent out of Bengal so far, says CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the Border Security Force has expelled approximately 10,000 Bangladeshi illegal ...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.14 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
In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST