In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 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
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'Learning is as high as the mountains...'-Life lessons on lifelong learning, wisdom, curiosity, and why knowledge has no limitsA Chinese proverb comparing learning to mountains and seas highlights the boundless nature of knowledge. This ancient wisdom emphasizes tha...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.34 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'In loneliness the lonely one eats himself; in a crowd, the many eat him. Now choose...' - Why people feeling alone still choose be in isolation explained by the German philosopherFriedrich Nietzsche’s quote of the day reflects the difficult balance between isolation and social acceptance. The philosopher suggested th...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Aristotle: 'The safest way of not being very miserable is…'-Father of Political Science's timeless lesson on excellence, effort and destinyAristotle, the legendary philosopher of ancient Greece, asserted that greatness is the result of purposeful action rather than mere luck. I...
18 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by Persian poet Rumi: ‘Forget safety. Run from what is comfortable. Live where you fear to live. Be notorious’Renowned 13th-century Persian poet Rumi's timeless wisdom encourages embracing discomfort for growth. His powerful message, 'Forget safety....
28 Apr, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Quote of the day by Rumi: 'The universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself, everything that you want, you already are' - A lesson of self-awareness and inner strength by famous Sufi poetJalal al-Din Muḥammad Rumi, aka Rumi, a legendary poet and spiritual thinker, taught that the universe resides within. His wisdom encourage...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Quote of the day by German philosopher Hegel: ‘The learner always begins by finding fault, but the scholar sees…’German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's enduring thought highlights a key difference. Learners often focus on criticism. Scholar...
10 Mar, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
No degree? No problem! Govt lets Gurukul scholars join India’s top institutions, including IITs, with fellowships up to Rs 65,000The Indian government's Setubandha Vidwan Yojana opens doors for gurukul scholars without formal degrees to pursue research fellowships at ...
29 Jul, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Sad, amusing that a think tank of scholars should scare government: CongressCongress has been consistently backing non-profit independent organisations. The open support also comes at a time when the party is trying...
18 Jan, 2024, 12.59 AM IST
Italy promotes centuries old soft power connections with IndiaThe second volume on History, economic and society”, edited by the Publishing House Aditya Prakashan, was introduced by Prof.Tommaso Bobbio...
05 Feb, 2023, 02.01 PM IST
How Apple is nurturing a student startup hubWhen New Delhi-based Vidit Bhargava saw his elder brother attending an HTML class about a decade ago, he also wanted to do the same. Techno...
12 Jun, 2021, 11.30 PM IST
Number of Indian students, varsities among recipients of EU-funds this year shoots upThe release also said that more than 50,000 Indians are studying in the EU at any given point of time.
06 Aug, 2019, 11.10 AM IST
Why more than 100 scholars want Indic expert Sheldon Pollock out of Murty LibraryThe septuagenarian scholar has always worked with American universities but his work centered around India, its civilisation, traditions an...
04 Mar, 2016, 01.06 PM IST
Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology among top world varsity rankingsBut if the rankings were to list the top 200, IISc Bangalore, would be 130th. IIT Bombay would be in 192nd place.
05 Mar, 2013, 07.15 AM IST
- University of Chicago to establish chair for Indian studies
The University of Chicago will establish a new visiting professorship in Indian studies to commemorate the legacy of spritual leader Swami ...
26 Jan, 2012, 12.12 AM IST