African Proverb of the Day: “Being happy is better than being...” — Life lessons on wealth, contentment, gratitude, purpose and why success means nothing without happinessAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Being happy is better than being king.” The proverb reminds us that genuine happiness...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by legendary actor Al Pacino: 'There are many things my father taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer' - What The Godfather 2's star dialogue explains us about life and relationshipsA timeless piece of wisdom from The Godfather Part II advises keeping enemies closer than friends. This dialogue, said by Michael Corleone,...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2: Is Aemond Targaryen dead? Here's what happens after the Harrenhal attackAemond Targaryen survives a brutal takeover of Harrenhal in House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2, despite a severe injury. Showrunners an...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
RBI seeks bigger money market access: What draft proposals mean for NBFCs and companiesThe RBI has proposed widening participation in India’s term money market by allowing eligible NBFCs, mortgage lenders, companies and financ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
When you don't feel what you meanThermometers can often misrepresent temperature, overlooking humidity's impact on our comfort. The 'feels-like' temperature or heat index m...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of p...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'A golden saddle does not make a donkey a horse', a lesson on why appearances cannot change realityTrue worth lies not in outward adornments but in inherent qualities. An expensive saddle on a donkey doesn't transform it into a horse, jus...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'You can dress a donkey in silk, but it's still a donkey', what it teaches about appearances versus realityA timeless proverb, "You can dress a donkey in silk, but it's still a donkey," underscores that superficial changes can't alter true nature...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM 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
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: "Hard work never..." - A powerful life lesson you should never ignoreProverb of the Day: A Japanese proverb, 'Hard work never betrays,' emphasizes that sincere effort yields results, even if delayed. Consiste...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'The old man loses his horse' - this Chinese saying reveals why bad luck may actually be good luckChinese idiom of the day: Fortune and misfortune are often intertwined. What initially seems like a setback can lead to unexpected blessing...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
French saying of the day: “Don’t teach the old monkey to make a face” — What does it really mean?French wisdom offers a colourful saying, "On n’apprend pas au vieux singe à faire la grimace," meaning you shouldn't try to teach someone w...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Biblical Proverb of the Day: “An excellent partner is the crown of a household, but one who brings shame weakens its foundation…” — a timeless lesson on marriage, honour, character, and the strength of a virtuous partnershipProverb of the Day: An ancient biblical proverb from Proverbs 12:4 highlights the profound impact a partner has on one's life. It states an...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Quote of the Day by William Shakespeare: "We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep" — A profound statement about life, dreams and mortalityRenowned playwright William Shakespeare's profound words from 'The Tempest' remind us of life's ephemeral nature. His famous line, 'We are ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘When a clown moves into a palace, he does not become a king; the palace becomes a circus’, a lesson on why titles do not define peopleA popular saying highlights how placing the wrong person in charge can transform an institution into chaos. It emphasizes that titles do no...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobilityBest proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that exp...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 AM IST