Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Victor Hugo: 'He who opens a school door, closes a..." - Why education is the ultimate key for a safer and freer societyEducation serves as the ultimate equalizer, offering the knowledge needed to escape personal struggles, poverty, and systemic inequality. A...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Malala Yousafzai: ‘One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can…’ - How one person can spark global change with the simplest toolsIndividual determination can spark meaningful global change without massive institutions. Malala Yousafzai’s iconic 2013 United Nations quo...
20 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — A timeless lesson that while money cannot guarantee every outcome, financial power can shape opportunities, influence decisions and affect access to justice, highlighting the importance of fairness and equality in societyJapanese Proverb of the Day: A Japanese proverb highlights money's power over judgment. This saying suggests wealth can sway even ultimate ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: 'There are always four sides to a story: your side, their side, the truth and what really happened.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on human perception, objective reality, quick judgment, humility and deeper listeningQuote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores how people can see the same event in different ways. The saying points to four parts of ...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand accessAnd despite the United States' international aid cuts, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman said he would continue pressing Congress and Presid...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking national policy for welfare of private school teachersThe Supreme Court will hear a petition concerning private school teachers' welfare. It seeks a national policy for their social security an...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
China’s Gen Z is going back to Mao: How economic slowdown & workplace stress are making youth look to the late leader for answersMao Zedong's writings are captivating a fresh wave of audiences among the youth in China today. This resurgence is largely driven by econom...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by Victor Hugo: ‘Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the...’ — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on courage, grief, patience, daily effort, resilience, acceptance, and inner peace from France’s most celebrated literary titanQuote of the day by Victor Hugo explores the need for courage in great sorrow and patience in everyday troubles. It speaks to grief, uncert...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Charlie Chaplin: “I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me… – Inspiring lessons on crying, vulnerability, sadness, mental health and why it’s okay not to be okay by the English comic actor known for his timeless performances and deep insights on human nature and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Charlie Chaplin: Charlie Chaplin’s quote, “I always like walking in the rain, so no one can see me crying,” explores th...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Siddaramaiah seeks 75% quota for OBCs, Dalits & minorities in jobs, legislatureSiddaramaiah advocated for 75% reservation for disadvantaged communities based on their population. He stressed that caste-wise data is cru...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Heaven does not create one man above or below another man” — A lesson on how no one is born superior or inferior, and that true growth comes through learning, humility, hard work and creating equal opportunities for othersJapanese Proverb of the Day: People are not born inherently unequal, as Yukichi Fukuzawa believed. Education and knowledge significantly sh...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — a reminder that while money may not control everything, it can have a powerful influence on opportunities, decisions and justiceJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese proverb suggests even hell's judgment depends on money. This saying reflects how wealth influences ...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transitionAddressing the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice at Marlborough House in London, CJI Kant on Friday said the globa...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Psychology says women who keep asking for permission even if they have the right to decide may be carrying more than patriarchyWomen who repeatedly ask for permission are not necessarily insecure, indecisive or incapable. In some cases, the behavior may be influence...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST