Quote of the day by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho: ‘Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what…’ Why chasing wisdom matters more than copying successful peopleQuote of the day: Part of what makes Matsuo Bashō’s words feel timeless is their emotional honesty. Many people today experience pressure t...
25 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Thought of the day by Bruce Lee: ‘Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or…’ timeless lesson on resilience still inspires people facing life’s toughest stormsThought of the day: Bruce Lee remains one of the most influential pop culture icons of the 20th century. Beyond transforming martial arts c...
21 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by the man who led Vietnam against America, Ho Chi Minh: “To reap a return in ten years, plant trees. To reap a return in 100 years, cultivate the...” — A timeless lesson on patience, wisdom, leadership, and why true success is built through people over generationsHo Chi Minh quote of the day on cultivating people still shapes modern leadership, education, and human development conversations worldwide...
20 May, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
The Twain Met at the Met Gala: How Indian craftsmanship found its biggest fashion stage in New YorkIndian designers and artisans took centre stage at this year’s Met Gala, using the global fashion event to showcase traditional Indian craf...
10 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
IFS officer shares stunning bloom that’s also Odisha’s state flower. Can you guess it?An Indian Forest Service officer shared a striking image of the Ashoka tree in bloom. This tree, also known as Sita Ashok, is Odisha's stat...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall renamed: Here are the new namesPresident Droupadi Murmu has announced the renaming of two key halls at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 'Durbar Hall' will become 'Ganatantra Mandap' t...
25 Jul, 2024, 02.40 PM IST
- The mystique of trees
Tall trees symbolize life, knowledge, sustenance, and interconnectedness. Kalpavriksh emerges during Samudra Manthan. The Tree of Life symb...
20 May, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
View: The gift-bearing Xmas tree and Indian art of the KalpavrikshWhat makes our tree truly special are the distinctive nidhis, or treasures, it bears, configured in eight sections separated by hanging roo...
07 Jan, 2024, 12.06 AM IST
Amazon sale 2023: Up to 20% OFF on Silver Coins a complete gifting packDuring the Amazon Sale 2023, you can enjoy up to 20% off on gifting silver coins. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase beautiful and...
31 Oct, 2023, 11.24 PM IST
Cypresses inspired Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh to achieve arboreal heightsThe Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is displaying "Van Gogh's Cypresses," featuring 24 paintings, along with 15 drawings and four il...
21 May, 2023, 10.32 AM IST
PM Modi's gifts to dignitaries reflect India's rich, diverse traditionsPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented dhaal with koftgiri art from Rajasthan and a wall hanging with Kutch embroidery to prime ministers o...
04 May, 2022, 08.01 PM IST
Week-long activities to celebrate India@75 launched in the United StatesThe Consulate General of India in New York, The Culture Tree and the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) kicked-off the special activitie...
19 Apr, 2022, 08.08 AM IST
A slice of Rabindranath Tagore's Santiniketan, coming up in HoustonThe Tagore Centre for Arts and Culture, expected to be ready by the middle of next year, has been conceived by alumni and faculty members o...
05 Jun, 2017, 10.25 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Torana gate, highlights India-Malaysia cultural tiesModi, who held talks with Najib earlier in the day, inaugurated the gate at the Little India enclave in Brickfields here.
23 Nov, 2015, 11.50 AM IST
- Ginkgo plant on verge of extinction: Expert
Sir Peter Crane, professor of botany at Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies in the USA, said here on Friday the popular Ginkg...
22 Mar, 2014, 03.51 AM IST
- Rs 1,000-cr artwork unscathed in attack
The invaluable collection of art and antiques inside the Taj hotel had a miraculous escape on that fateful night of 26/11. In Pics: Taj reo...
22 Dec, 2008, 11.04 AM IST