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Quote of the Day by Plato: ‘Honesty is for the most part less profitable than…’ Greek philosopher’s wisom explained
: Plato was a Greek philosopher born in Athens into an aristocratic family and grew up during a time of political upheaval. Born 428/427 bce, […]
Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize-winning German novelist Günter Grass: ‘No idea stays pure, even the flowering of art isn’t pure and the sun has…’
Quote of the Day: was a , poet, playwright, sculptor, printmaker, and artist whose influential works shaped post‑war literature. Born October 16, 1927, in Danzig […]
On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman’s debut, The Beatles and other major events
On This Day in History, June 1 has witnessed a remarkable range of events that have shaped world history, politics, science, entertainment and culture. From […]
Chile offers India critical minerals play as CEPA talks near finish line
New Delhi: Chile, which is in the decisive leg of negotiations for CEPA with India, is providing India with major mining opportunities in – copper, […]
Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian art
This is my gallery,” says artist Siddhesh Gautam. It is his 80,000-strong Instagram account, @bakeryprasad. The quirky name came accidentally—he first called it @bakeryproducts, but […]
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc’s execution to the first Indy 500, women’s pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9’s launch to Mars
This day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world’s most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. From the execution of Joan […]
This Day in History 31st May: Usain Bolt record, Watergate revelation and Concorde’s last flight
This day in history, May 31, has witnessed several landmark global events across politics, war, science, technology and culture. From modern space missions and political […]
Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘Nothing so needs reforming as other…’ – Legendary humourist on human complexity and humility
Almost everyone has looked at someone else and thought, “If only they would change.” It might be a colleague’s annoying behavior, a family member’s stubbornness, […]
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: ‘A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first…’ – Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless world
Centuries after his death, Chanakya continues to remain one of the most discussed thinkers from ancient India. Known for his sharp understanding of politics, human […]