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19TH CENTURY LITERATURE
Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: 'The timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness...'- His incredible wisdom from his masterpiece, The Prophet, on the illusion of time and the timeless selfKhalil Gibran's profound insight reveals that yesterday is merely a memory and tomorrow a fleeting dream. He urges us to embrace the presen...- Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...
- Quote of the Day by William Shakespeare: 'It is a wise father that knows his own...'- Timeless lessons on parenting, family values, fatherhood, responsibility and the value of understanding your child’s heart by the greatest dramatist of all timeWilliam Shakespeare's timeless wisdom highlights that true fatherhood lies in understanding a child's heart, not just providing for them. A...
- Quote of the day by Milan Kundera: ‘Anyone whose goal is something higher must expect someday to suffer vertigo. '- What the Czech-French novelist teaches about courage and overcoming fearCzech-French author Milan Kundera's profound insight into fear, particularly from 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' redefines it not as ...
- A 2,000-year-old scroll buried by Vesuvius has finally given up its ancient secretsScientists have finally uncovered hidden words from the ancient Herculaneum scrolls using AI technology. Buried by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,...
- Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: ‘No tears in the writer, no tears in…’ American poet's powerful wisdom on putting emotions in wordsRenowned poet Robert Frost's enduring legacy is highlighted, emphasizing his profound insight into writing. His famous quote underscores th...
- Proverb of the day from Turkey: 'Even if you put a saddle of pure gold on a donkey, it remains a donkey. The true worth of a human being is not measured...' Can money or luxury change who you really are? This Turkish saying has an answerThe Turkish proverb, "Even if you put a saddle of pure gold on a donkey, it remains a donkey," reminds us that wealth, luxury and status ca...
- Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
- Saturday Motivation by Emily Dickinson: 'The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the...'Emily Dickinson, a poet who lived a reclusive life, left behind a profound literary legacy. Though she published little during her lifetime...
- Quote of the day by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda: ‘Love is so short, forgetting is so long’ – Nobel laureate’s reflection on love, loss, and the pain of letting goRenowned poet Pablo Neruda's poignant quote, "Love is so short, forgetting is so long," beautifully encapsulates the enduring pain of heart...
- Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived...' ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholarLife's true meaning emerges beyond despair, as philosopher Jean Paul Sartre famously stated. He believed we craft our own purpose through c...
- 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'...
- Proverb of the day from India: 'Of what use is a book of knowledge to a person who lacks their own common sense? What can a mirror do for someone...' An ancient saying teaches why knowledge alone is not enough to succeed in lifeToday's proverb from India highlights the difference between possessing knowledge and understanding how to use it. The ancient Sanskrit ver...
- The original Aam AadmiUnboxed, a podcast from Azim Premji University, explores India's deep-rooted mango obsession. Hosts Sharmadip Basu, Amit Basole, and Divya ...
- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise...’ Irish poet explains role of creativity in human lifeQuote of the Day: Oscar Wilde, the celebrated Irish playwright, believed art is the ultimate path to human potential. His quote emphasizes ...
- 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 realiseFather’s Day quote by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling's quote underscores the profound sacrifices of past generations. This sentiment high...
- Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘It is quite a task to start loving somebody. You have to have energy, generosity, and blindness’ - French philosopher on why love is a complex feelingFrench philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre believed love demands energy, generosity, and blindness. His novel Nausea explored existential dread an...
- Quote of the Day by German novelist Thomas Mann: ‘Opinions cannot survive if one has no chance to…’Thomas Mann, the Nobel laureate German novelist, believed opinions need active defense to survive. His quote, "Opinions cannot survive if o...
- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'I may not have been sure about what really did interest me, but I was absolutely sure about what...' - French philosopher’s timeless lesson on purposeQuote of the day by Albert Camus: Albert Camus, a renowned 20th-century writer and philosopher, explored life's big questions. His quote hi...
- Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda: ‘I want to do with you what spring does with…’Pablo Neruda, a Nobel laureate and influential poet, explored love, nature, and the human condition. His famous quote, "I want to do with y...
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