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- Best Proverb of the Day: “Words should be weighed, not… — Life lessons on communication, clarity, emotional intelligence, careful expression, and why you should think before you speak
- After 16 years of silence, a WhatsApp message sent by Chennai volunteers found a Jharkhand woman's missing husband and her son, who had been living kilometres away from him, brought him homeA Jharkhand man missing for 16 years was found homeless on the streets of Chennai by a local NGO. Volunteers circulated his photograph thro...23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: “He who marries a beautiful woman… — Life lessons on beauty, attraction, perception, compatibility and why all that glitters is not goldAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “He who marries a beautiful woman marries trouble.” The saying reflects a traditional ...23 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Wilhelm Wundt: “We speak of virtue, honour, reason; but our thought does not translate any of these concepts into a...” — What hidden truth about human values did the father of modern psychology reveal?Quote of the day by Wilhelm Wundt reveals a powerful life lesson about human values, psychology, and success. The father of modern psycholo...20 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
- Delhi HC rules EY US secondment fees taxable in India, MNCs face higher costs for foreign talentMultinational corporations in India face a new tax challenge following a High Court ruling against EY US. The court determined that payment...20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
- Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Isitsha Esihle Asidleli' - 'A beautiful plate is not eaten off of for...'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A Zulu proverb, 'A beautiful plate is not eaten off of for long,' offers timeless wisdom. It highlights that outwa...18 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
- In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...17 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Prime Focus shares hit 5% upper circuit as Sebi halts proceedings in misleading financials casePrime Focus shares were locked in 5% upper circuit after Sebi closed its investigation. The market regulator found the company used correct...17 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...16 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Online gaming money tax dispute: GST to be charged on full value of the deposit, rules Supreme Court, know how it impacts the playersThe Supreme Court has settled India's online gaming tax dispute. GST will now be charged on the full value of player deposits, not just the...12 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- India’s rising export champion faces a critical credibility testIndia's seafood exports are soaring, reaching record highs and aiming for $30 billion within five years. Despite overcoming US tariffs and ...06 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Can replacing sugary beverages with ‘healthy’ alternatives help you lose weight? Stanford-trained longevity expert says: ‘Why you switch…’Longevity expert Peter Attia clarifies the impact of switching to artificially sweetened beverages for weight loss. While some studies show...05 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...03 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
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