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Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...07 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST- In 1839, an artist opened a chemical cabinet: And a hidden image helped launch photographA groundbreaking invention in 1839 by Louis Daguerre changed photography forever. His method captured invisible images on a silver plate. T...06 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...05 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...05 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
- 8 new movies and shows to watch on Netflix this weekend: Maa Behen to Office RomanceWith true crime, comedy, romance, sports-inspired drama and international thrillers all arriving within the same week, Netflix's latest lin...05 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
- PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you…’ – Pseudonymous artist on legacy and remembranceRenowned artist Banksy's quote, 'You die twice,' highlights that beyond physical demise, a person truly fades when their name is spoken for...02 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- OTT releases this week (June 1 - June 7): Dhurandhar 2 to Patriot, new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar and Prime VideoThis week's streaming lineup offers a diverse range of new releases, from intense crime thrillers like Dhurandhar The Revenge and Patriot t...02 Jun, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
- How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...01 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- 200 years of Hindi journalism: Journey that began with 'Udanta Martand' in KolkataHindi journalism marks its bicentennial with an exhibition and seminar in New Delhi, commemorating the first issue of 'Udanta Martand' publ...30 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
- Dear IPL, we didn't mean to fall in loveOlder cricket fans, Baby Boomers and Gen X-ers, are drawn to the IPL's excitement. They watch with a mix of nostalgia and analytical observ...29 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Experts flag data spills as house-help platforms bring physical AI homeRecent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosy...26 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- Presidential Records Act ruling: Can Donald Trump ignore the Presidential Records Act? Judge says the White House must follow the lawA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to comply with the Presidential Records Act, rejecting a Justice Department opinion th...21 May, 2026, 04.02 AM IST
- AI doesn't dream of revolution: ‘Marxist AI’ says less about machine consciousness than about human labour grievances it’s fedAI agents reportedly showing 'Marxist' leanings are not developing political consciousness. Instead, they are mirroring human discussions o...20 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadsideA man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, ...20 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- A high school senior used NASA Kepler data to uncover where more Earth-like planets may still be hidingA high school student has made a significant discovery using old space data. Ana Humphrey re-examined information from the Kepler Space Tel...20 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- In 1798, farm workers digging mud in New York accidentally pulled out the bones of an Ice Age giant that no one had ever seen beforeIn 1798, farm workers unearthed giant ancient bones in New York's Hudson Valley. This discovery of a mastodon, an Ice Age mammal, captivate...19 May, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
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