Proverb of the day from Germany: 'He who wishes to stand upon the highest mountains must also look the fiercest wind in the eye; yet do not forget...' An old saying that reminds us that success comes with a hidden costToday's German proverb, "He who wishes to stand upon the highest mountains must also look the fiercest wind in the eye; yet do not forget t...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by Greek poet Archilochus: ‘The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing,’ what it teaches us about multitasking vs mastering one purposeAn ancient Greek proverb, "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing," offers a timeless lesson on focus. Isaiah Berl...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illnessGermany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the emp...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Swiss tactical masterclass sinks Algeria in World knockout clashSwitzerland secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria, with early goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye propelling them into the World ...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'We love life, not because we are used to living but because we are...' - German philosopher and Thus Spoke Zarathustra writer's motivational quote explains what truly gives life meaningFriedrich Nietzsche quote today: German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche highlighted that connections with family, friends, passions, and va...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomyGerman semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Swiss agritech firm Innoterra's Indian arm files for IPOInnoterra Ltd, the Indian arm of Swiss agritech firm Innoterra AG, is preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company plans to ...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Born on July 1, died on July 1: Who was Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, in whose memory India celebrates National Doctors' Day?India observes National Doctors' Day on July 1, honoring medical professionals and commemorating the remarkable life of Dr. Bidhan Chandra ...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document showsGermany is pushing for a massive €400 billion cut to the European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, deeming it "unaff...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India and Switzerland step up innovation partnership with focus on startups, researchIndia and Switzerland are boosting science and technology ties, combining India's scale with Swiss innovation for citizen solutions and sta...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: "The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are..." - what can the visionary philosopher's snake metaphor teach us today? Inspiring life lessons on change, resilience, and personal growthQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: What if the greatest danger to our intellect lies not in ignorance but in the refusal to evolve? F...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘In heaven, all the interesting people are missing’ – German philosopher’s provocative take on individuality and conformityQuote of the day: Friedrich Nietzsche, a profound philosopher, provocatively suggested that "In heaven, all the interesting people are miss...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
DOJ Biden recordings judge ruling: Big setback for Joe Biden as attempt to block classified documents rejectedJoe Biden's Democratic administration refused to turn over the recordings and transcripts from 2016 and 2017, leading congressional Republi...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.24 AM IST
In 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently: How Friedrich Miescher’s DNA discovery changed scienceIn 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently when Friedr...
30 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST