Four-time Grammy winner Clive Davis was orphaned at 17. Here is how he had channelled tragedy into motivationMusic industry titan Clive Davis, who launched legendary careers, overcame profound personal tragedy as a teen orphan. His early struggles ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM 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
Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: 'In life, unlike chess, the game continues after...'- A powerful lesson about resilience and moving forward by one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writersScience fiction icon Isaac Asimov's quote, "In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate," offers a profound lesson in resilie...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
7 books recommended by Elon Musk that helped shape his thoughts, from childhood to trillion-dollar successElon Musk's intellectual journey is shaped by a diverse reading list, from existential sci-fi like 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' t...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Our problem is not that we aim too high and miss, but that...' Life lessons on success, goals, hard work, human nature and why one should stay focused to excel in lifeQuote of the Day by Aristotle highlights the importance of setting bigger goals in life. The quote says that people often limit themselves ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
India chair on AI to be set up in a Slovakian university: PM ModiIndia and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishmen...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Several red flags emerge as SpaceX IPO hawks Elon Musk's Mars dreamSpaceX's bold Mars vision faces scientific doubts. Experts highlight engineering challenges and human biology unknowns. Colonizing Mars pre...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who struggle to relax often aren’t necessarily ambitious; they’re just people who tie their worth to productivityMany believe constant activity signals ambition. However, psychology reveals it often stems from a fear of stopping when self-worth depends...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Russia-India business dialogue at SPIEF: Energy, transport, information technology, science & education in focusRussia and India convened at SPIEF to boost economic ties. Discussions focused on joint projects in energy, transport, IT, science, and edu...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Friday Quote of the Day by Immanuel Kant: "Live your life as though your every act were to become a universal law"Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant's quote urges us to consider the universal impact of our daily choices and actions that we make. It suggest...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Aristotle: 'Even a woman may be good, and also a slave; though the woman may be said to be an...' - A controversial glimpse into the social beliefs of the ancient worldQuote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal ancient Greek philosopher, profoundly influenced Western thought through his emphasis o...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST