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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...- Greek Saying of the Day: “One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is Love.” How a simple word can help carry life's heaviest burdensGreek Saying of the Day: Ancient Greek philosopher Sophocles' timeless wisdom, 'One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That ...
- In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
- Quote of the day by David Hume: 'A little philosophy makes a man an Atheist: a great deal converts him to...' - How knowledge changes the way people understand reality explained by the Scottish philosopherDavid Hume's famous quote of the day explores the relationship between knowledge, doubt, and belief. Commonly associated with the Scottish ...
- Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishnessQuote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highligh...
- Quote of the Day by David Hume: 'He is happy whose circumstances suit his...'-Enlightenment philosopher's timeless words about adapting to life instead of fighting itScottish philosopher David Hume's enduring quote highlights that true happiness lies not in controlling circumstances, but in adapting one'...
- Quote of the Day by Robert Burns: “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” – Inspiring quote on uncertainty, failed plans, destiny and why life is unpredictable by the renowned Scottish poet known for Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' ShanterQuote of the Day by Robert Burns: Robert Burns’s famous quote “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” highlights the unpredicta...
- Quote of the day by David Hume: ‘Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them’ - Scottish philosopher shares how we perceive beautyDavid Hume's philosophy posits that beauty resides not in objects, but within the mind of the beholder. This subjective experience, shaped ...
- The self-styled African king thrown out of Scotland has a wild new plan and Ghana should worryKofi Offeh, who claimed to be a king from an illegal camp in Scotland, has been deported to Ghana. Now back in his homeland, he declares hi...
- Quote of the day by Scottish philosopher and ‘father of modern economics’ Adam Smith: ‘No society can surely be flourishing and happy of which…’Adam Smith, a foundational economist, believed true national prosperity hinges on the well-being of its people, not just wealth metrics. He...
- Learned ignoranceA profound conversation unfolded between Narendra, Swami Vivekananda, and Ramakrishna. Narendra explained the concept of learned ignorance,...
- Quote of the day by David Hume: 'Beauty is no quality in things themselves, it exists merely in the mind...'David Hume’s quote highlights the idea that beauty does not exist as an objective quality in objects but is formed in the mind of the obser...
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping set to release in 2026; Date, full cast, plot & key details revealedLionsgate reveals the release date for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'. The movie will explore Haymitch Abernathy's story during...
- Brace yourselves! A new The 'Hunger Games' book and movie is in the works!Scholastic announced Thursday that "Sunrise on the Reaping," the fifth volume of Collins' blockbuster dystopian series, will be published M...
- Hunger Games prequel movie, novel to be released. Check dates, key detailsHunger Games prequel novel and movie are set to be released as the both the book's launch and film's premier dates have been announced.
- Safety concerns halt Harry Potter films' iconic 'Hogwarts Express' steam train rides in Scottish HighlandsThe iconic train, famously known as the "Hogwarts Express" in the Harry Potter movies, has been taken out of service due to safety concerns...
- How a Scottish moral philosopher got Elon Musk's numberTurns out that William MacAskill is in touch with many billionaires, encouraging them in an alternate form of philanthropy.
- The miracle of lifeAre we to assume that it’s wrong to tell our children stories of, say, how Hanuman carried a whole mountain back to Ram.
- Pep up life, not liver!Gifford Lectures have enjoyed an uninterrupted run since 1891 at various Scottish universities, and explore relation between religion and s...
- History on hilltopsEdinburgh stretches out below the castle as a fascinating mix of heritage and modernity.
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