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Proverb of the day: 'The loneliest people are the kindest. The saddest people smile the brightest. Because they do not wish to see anyone else suffer the way they do...' A reminder that those who suffer the most often hide it behind the happiest smile- 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 writers
- Quote of the Day by Sandra Cisneros: ‘You can never have too much sky. You can fall asleep and wake up drunk on…’ American writer on finding hope when sadness rules
- Quote of the day by ‘A Farewell To Arms’ writer Ernest Hemingway: ‘When people talk listen completely. Don't be thinking what you're going to say..’ ; lessons on art of hearing from American literary iconErnest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author, emphasized the profound value of patient listening for learning and personal growth. He urg...15 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: ‘An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more…’Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie suggests that an archaeologist makes the best husband because he becomes more interested as his wife ag...14 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- Word of the Day: OneirophreniaWord of the day: Oneirophrenia is among the most intriguing words in the English language. Derived from ancient Greek and linked to psychol...13 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Adrien Brody: ‘Life is an ocean of chaos. We all need something to distract us from the complexity and reality' - life lessons on finding calm amid uncertaintyLife's inherent chaos often leads individuals to seek comforting distractions, as highlighted by Adrien Brody's quote from 'Detachment.' Th...12 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Warren Buffett on stock market: Fools give you reasons, wise men never tryWarren Buffett gave himself a D in capital allocation – his worst grade ever. But the confession came along with a warning that would prove...12 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Do you think that I count the days? There is only 1 day left, always starting over. It is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk’ - lessons on making every day count from French philosopherJean-Paul Sartre, a key existentialist philosopher, emphasized that individuals define themselves through their choices and actions, not pr...10 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘Your children are not your children; they are sons and daughters of…’ - The Prophet author’s iconic passage on why every parents must learn to let goQuote of the Day by Kahlil Gibran's poem offers wisdom on parenting. It states children are not possessions but life's own. Parents guide, ...10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CathexisWord of the Day: Some words stand the test of time because they capture something deeply human. Cathexis is one of those words. Although it...10 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Canadian actor Keanu Reeves: “A good date is when you… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, emotional connection, presence, companionship, and why being with the right person makes everything feel better by the icon known for The Matrix and John WickQuote of the Day by Keanu Reeves: Keanu Reeves’ quote, “A good date is when you are intoxicated with each other’s company and everything be...07 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- Warren Buffett on how CEOs manipulate earnings – and how to spot itWarren Buffett compared modern corporate accounting to a golfer who turns in a score of 140 in his first round (thanks to fake bogeys), and...04 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- Donald Trump boasts perfect Cognitive Test score but a series of unusual Truth Social posts spark health speculation- here's what happenedPresident Trump announced he achieved a perfect score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a test he described as "high difficulty" and in...03 Jun, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Bruce Willis: ‘The difference between trying to be fit and not being fit really means the…’ Die Hard star explains why taking care of your body may be the most important choice you makeQuote of the day: Throughout his career, Bruce Willis became known for portraying characters who faced adversity head-on, and this quote re...02 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attentionIndia streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized show...02 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Psychology suggests people who read the last page first aren't impatient; they're just softening uncertainty to enjoy the storyNew research suggests reading a book's ending first can actually improve your reading experience. Psychology studies show knowing the outco...30 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Anton Chekhov: 'If you are afraid of loneliness, don’t get married' - Why one of Russia’s greatest writers of all time believed marriage cannot cure lonelinessA timeless quote from Russian writer Anton Chekhov warns against marrying to escape loneliness. The Russian playwright believed relationshi...27 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- Movie dialogue of the day by actor Matthew McConaughey: ‘We used to look up at the sky, wonder at our place in stars. Now we look down, worry about our place in the dirt’; Interstellar movie line teaches us about the lost sense of wonderChristopher Nolan’s Interstellar explores humanity’s fading sense of curiosity through a dystopian future where Earth is collapsing under f...25 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
- Are these AI-written stories? Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 faces massive backlash after AI detectors flag winning entriesThe Commonwealth Foundation is facing growing scrutiny after winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize were accused of using artif...21 May, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
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