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Married at 9, she lost her only son at 14. She braved being attacked with cow dung, stones to become India’s 1st certified female doctor in 1886- Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'Everything is determined, every beginning and ending, by forces over which we have no control...' - Why the concept of free will might be an illusion explained by the genius scientis
- In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflow
- Quote of the day by Nobel winning physicist Richard Feynman: ‘I have a friend who's an artist, and he sometimes takes a view which I don't agree with. He'll hold up a flower…’Richard Feynman posited that a scientific grasp enhances our appreciation of nature's splendor. He contended that delving into a flower's b...26 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- Five things to know about Anthropic ahead of Wall Street debutAnthropic, the OpenAI rival that bet everything on computer coding, is expected to go public within weeks in a listing that could eclipse S...26 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- Studying in America is anything but a dream nowThe US education-to-employment route is becoming costlier for Indian students. Annual costs at 16 colleges have crossed $100,000, while a p...25 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Paul Krugman: 'I think so long as fossil fuels are cheap, people will use them and it will...' - powerful quote by Nobel Prize-winning economist teaches inspiring life lessons on change, innovation and how cheap energy can slow the shift to new technologyQuote of the day by Paul Krugman: Economist Paul Krugman highlights cost as a key factor in energy transitions. He argues cheap fossil fuel...24 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
- Quote of the day by F. Scott Fitzgerald: ‘That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are…’ – ‘The Great Gatsby’ author on loneliness, belonging and the transformative power of booksF. Scott Fitzgerald believed literature connects people through shared feelings. His writings captured the Jazz Age's glamour and disillusi...24 Aug, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropy journey, inspired by a college book, stands apart from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' approach to givingAfter her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott revolutionized her philanthropic strategy by emphasizing rapid donations. But her way of...23 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- Psychology says people who still write things down on paper may not be stuck in the past - They may have discovered what helps them think betterWriting by hand may foster deeper information processing and stronger learning outcomes. This slower method encourages selecting key points...23 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has given away over $26 billion to 2,500+ nonprofits, returns to fiction in August after 13 years with new novelMacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is returning to fiction after 13 years with her new 80,000-word novel, “Last Days in...20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- In 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin & his wife Paula bought barren land in Hawaii and turned it into 19-acre forest with 3,000+ palmsW.S. Merwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, transformed a barren plot of land in Hawaii into a thriving palm sanctuary. Initially focused o...20 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrantsThe termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led to job losses for caregivers. This decision impacts developmentally disa...19 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forestIn a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byp...19 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'The laws of heart are more complicated than the laws of cosmos. In physics, things obey rules but in love...' - Why emotions do not always follow logic explained by the genius scientistAlbert Einstein is best known for changing our understanding of physics, but a quote attributed to him offers a different look at the compl...19 Aug, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
- Ankur Warikoo emailed a Princeton professor for homework help. 5 minutes later, he got a replyDuring his PhD, Ankur Warikoo struggled with an assignment his professor believed was nearly impossible. After spotting the textbook author...18 Aug, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Brooke Shields: “Don’t waste a minute not being… – Inspiring lessons on happiness, resilience, determination, courage and why every setback is a comeback by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and perseveranceQuote of the Day by Brooke Shields: Brooke Shields’ quote, “Don’t waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next win...13 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Happiness Habit of the day by F Scott Fitzgerald: ‘It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving…’ What the American author of The Great Gatsby teaches about happiness and kindnessF. Scott Fitzgerald’s quote about a “sunny smile” highlights how small acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Comparing a smile to mo...11 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Smithsonian scientists decoded the pheromones that determine whether bee daughters stay home or leave. It produced surprising clues about how simple insect societies evolve into complex communitiesBee pheromones: New research reveals queen bees use chemical signals to guide daughters. These pheromones influence whether daughters remai...10 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Hannah Arendt: “Power corresponds to the human ability not just to act but to act in concert. Power is never the...” — Timeless life lessons from an inspirational quote by the renowned German-American political theorist on power, unity, leadership, collective strength, trust, and responsibilityToday’s quote of the day by Hannah Arendt: The famous quote "Power corresponds to the human ability not just to act but to act in concert" ...08 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
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