1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj KhalifaSaudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 met...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Muthu Master story: Why this Tamil Nadu widow lived as a man for 37 years, even her daughter didn't know the truthMuthu Master: For nearly four decades, Muthu Master lived as a man in a village in Tamil Nadu, a decision shaped by widowhood, fear and a t...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Portuguese proverb of the day: ‘A dog with two masters dies of hunger’ - A timeless wisdom on the dangers of trying to please everyoneTrying to please everyone leads to exhaustion and neglect, a reality captured by the Portuguese proverb, 'A dog with two masters dies of hu...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: ‘Some things are in our control and others are not. Things in our control are…’ - A timeless lesson on controlling your actions, not your circumstancesAncient Stoic philosopher Epictetus offers a timeless guide to navigating life's chaos by distinguishing between what we can control and wh...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Herman Melville: “To know how to grow old is the… – Inspiring lessons on age, maturity, transformation, acceptance, and why every stage of life has its own beauty by the Renowned American novelist known for his profound insights into human nature, experience and the meaning of lifeQuote of the Day by Herman Melville: Herman Melville’s quote, “To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most di...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Discovery of 16 human bones changed the course of history. How they survived 40,000 years ago and did climate change made them extinct?A remarkable discovery of 16 bones in Germany's Neander Valley in 1856 challenged prevailing scientific beliefs about human origins. Initia...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
1993 Bowbazar blast: SC stays Delhi HC order for TADA convict's premature releaseA bench of Justices PK Mishra and Sanjeev Sachdeva passed the interim order while issuing notice on the petition of the West Bengal governm...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Liam Neeson: ‘The weird thing about grief is you can't prepare for it. You think you are going to cry and get it over with. You make those plans, but they never work’Liam Neeson's poignant quote of the day shows that grief is unpredictable, defying our attempts to schedule or control it. Reflecting on hi...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: 'Do not seek for things to happen as you wish, but wish for things to happen as they do happen.' ; lessons on how to embrace reality and stop stressing from Ancient Greek scholarAncient Greek philosopher Epictetus advised embracing reality rather than demanding life conform to our wishes. Much suffering stems from u...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
75 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships; EU-India Student Ambassadors' Network launchedThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network involving 40 students from 20 Indian universities to promote European academic and r...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Forget concrete, steel or wood. One state in India, has ‘living bridges’ which last for 500 yearsMeghalaya's Khasi community crafts extraordinary 'living bridges' from the roots of rubber fig trees, a testament to natural engineering. T...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Anger begins with folly, and ends with…’ Greek philosopher's words capture timeless truth about human emotionAncient Greek philosopher Pythagoras offered a timeless insight into anger. His quote 'Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance' w...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
₹28 LPA in Bengaluru beats $60,000 in the US? Here's why Indian professional is considering moving back homeA young Indian professional, after a year-long job hunt in the US, faces a dilemma: a ₹28 LPA offer in Bengaluru or continuing his career i...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
IITian, NYU graduate, living in New York, reveals why his value in matrimony market is ‘near zero’ : Not only did I not become…’An IIT and NYU graduate working at the World Trade Center feels his marriage prospects in Uttar Pradesh are "zero" due to not cracking the ...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST