Searched for
TALES
Rudyard Kipling’s Father’s Day quote: 'All we have of freedom, all we use or know, this our fathers bought for...' - inspiring lessons by The Jungle Book and Just So Stories author on sacrifices of parents and why we owe more to previous generations than we realise- India's data centre pipeline hits 8.33 GW as AI demand reshapes digital infra: Knight Frank India
- Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: 'Marriage isn't for everyone, but for me it has been the greatest spiritual journey I've been on. When we got married, I thought it was a great party, but...' - A reminder that marriage is more than just a wedding by The Devil Wears Prada 2 actress
- Latest Malayalam OTT releases of the week (June 15 - June 21): Aashaan to Athiradi to Drishyam 3, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, SonyLIVMalayalam cinema enthusiasts have a packed week with new releases hitting OTT platforms. From Mohanlal's return in the highly anticipated D...20 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
- Scientists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs, and it was still edibleAncient Egyptian honey, sealed in tombs for millennia, has sparked tales of enduring edibility. While direct evidence is scarce, the remark...20 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...19 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- His grandmother always believed he was born to cook. Now, he cooked khichdi at the Cannes Film Festival. Meet Delhi chef whose Indian dishes reminded VIP guests of homeChef Manu Chandra showcased Indian cuisine at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. He prepared dishes combining Indian tastes with French culinar...19 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job' - A simple yet sharp take on the realities of married life by French philosopher and authorFrench philosopher Simone de Beauvoir's famous quote reveals a timeless truth about relationships. She described finding a partner as an ar...19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
- A NIT Warangal graduate, she left all for her dreams, was almost homeless before becoming an actressShreya Dhanwanthary, an NIT Warangal engineering graduate, pursued her acting passion after a decade-long struggle. Her perseverance led to...19 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- Quote of the day by author Isak Dinesen: 'The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea' - A timeless lesson on coping with life's struggles by Danish writerDanish author Karen Blixen's famous quote about salt water offers a simple yet profound message. It suggests that healing comes from hard w...18 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- Chinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” — timeless wisdom on love, lasting bonds, emotional healing, resilience, and the invisible connections that shape our livesChinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” shows why ancient proverbs still matter today. This Chin...18 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases: Drishyam 3 to Kenatha Kanom, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime VideoThis week, OTT platforms are buzzing with new South content. Mohanlal's highly anticipated Drishyam 3 leads the pack, alongside a diverse s...18 Jun, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Tom Hiddleston: ‘Love is a dagger. It is beautiful until it makes you bleed’ - Marvel actor on the paradox of loving someoneTom Hiddleston's portrayal of Loki in "Loki" highlights love's paradoxical nature, comparing it to a beautiful yet dangerous dagger. This q...17 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Wealthy Indians are still way underinvested in global stocks, says PPFAS's Rajeev ThakkarIndian wealthy investors must look beyond this year's market ups and downs for wealth protection. Experts advise a long-term strategy for l...17 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
- Assam mother nursed a wild civet cub like her third child. 17 years later, when her son opened NCERT book, he couldn't believe what he sawAn Assam family's act of kindness in rescuing and raising an orphaned civet cub, Bhakat, in 2009 has unexpectedly found its way into an NCE...16 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it...' Irish author’s timeless lesson on expectations and contentmentOscar Wilde’s quote highlights the paradox of human desire, suggesting that both failing to achieve what we want and achieving it can lead ...14 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Beautiful patienceAncient scriptures and epics highlight the power of patience. The story of Jacob and Joseph shows profound grief met with faith. The Ramaya...09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Father of English poetry Geoffrey Chaucer: ‘Women naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their husbands to be brave…’ ; lessons on love from British literary iconCenturies ago, Geoffrey Chaucer proposed that women desire a wise, brave, patient, and generous partner. His theory, found in The Canterbur...09 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Load More
