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Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'The most highly praised woman is the one about whom...' Life lessons on peace, humility, controversy and why silence and control help in ensuring order in lifeChinese proverb of the day explains a traditional saying that values silence, humility, and social harmony. The proverb discusses historica...
The rise of India’s frugal flamboyanceIndia's liberalization brought 'frugal flamboyance'. This trend allows people to appear rich without spending excessively. It contrasts wit...
TVK Manifesto: Here’s what Thalapathy Vijay promised for women, farmers, youth and others ahead of Tamil Nadu elections. Read full manifesto hereTVK Manifesto: Tamil actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is making a strong debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026...
How to make drilling for oil woke againA decade after backing “all-of-the-above” energy, the political left swung hard against fossil fuels, framing oil drilling as incompatible ...
Falling trust in America is a Pandora’s box for the global economyThe TACO trade, a bet on Trump backing down from market-rattling actions, seems outdated as his Iran war and global policy shifts create un...
Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growthIndia's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and t...
Pakistan's got itself in the larger frameWhile India remains on the sidelines, Pakistan is actively positioning itself as a potential mediator in the US-Iran conflict. Leveraging i...
What If Animals Were Always Talking, And We’ve Only Been Listening the Wrong Way?New research reveals animal communication hinges on emotions, not just words. Early studies explored symbols, but Artificial Intelligence n...
FYI, no great HDFC renunciation hisIn a surprising turn of events, HDFC Bank's chairman Atanu Chakraborty has stepped down, citing his personal values as the reason for his d...
Word of the Day: SanctimoniousWord of the Day: Refined in sound yet pointed in implication, the word Sanctimonious reminds readers that moral authority is strongest when...
Not being 'good' can be so liberatingThe author criticizes the prevalent obsession with seeking public approval and appearing virtuous. They highlight the ridiculousness of exa...
Comedian Bill Maher rails against leftists, calls them crazy and 'woke'In a pretty recent interview renowned and eminent comedian Bill Maher asserted about his feelings regarding the leftists in the Democratic ...
Repressed supply heightens demandThe record alcohol consumption on Air India's Surat-Bangkok flight highlights the heightened demand for liquor in 'dry states' like Gujarat...
Vice-Hijacking: Vice-signalling on steroidsThe latest example of virtue hijacking is evident in the way political parties are competing to demand 'justice' for the rape-murder victim...
'Your entire diet is made up of denying calf its mother’s milk': Swara Bhaskar slams food blogger over her tweet on Bakr EidSwara Bhasker questioned the self-righteousness of vegetarians. She highlighted ethical concerns such as the separation of calves from thei...
How to cover tracks by virtue signallingCharles III of not-so-great-anymore Britain, for instance, has mastered virtue signalling over decades as an 'environmentalist' and plant a...
Former judges, bureaucrats defend Modi govt in an open letterA group of former judges and bureaucrats has issued a rejoinder to another ex-bureaucrats' group, which expressed concerned about "politics...
Smear campaign against Government, say former diplomatsIn an open letter, the diplomats, including former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, said, "The smear campaign has taken an increasingly anti...