Quote of the day by Father of English poetry Geoffrey Chaucer: ‘Women naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their husbands to be brave…’ ; lessons on love from British literary iconCenturies ago, Geoffrey Chaucer proposed that women desire a wise, brave, patient, and generous partner. His theory, found in The Canterbur...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Bashir Badr Death: Ayodhya-born Urdu poet who lost everything in Meerut violence gave world the iconic ‘Dushmani Jam Kar Karo’ shayari during 1972 Shimla AgreementRenowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr, celebrated for his deeply moving verses, has passed away in Bhopal at the age of 91. His iconic couplet, “D...
29 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ogden Nash: 'You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely.' Life lessons on age, human nature and matureness by American writerQuote of the day by Ogden Nash highlights the difference between growing older and becoming mature. The quote explains how some people age ...
23 May, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by Ogden Nash: 'Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never...' Life lessons on relationships, love and sharp memory by American writer known for humorous poetryQuote of the day by Ogden Nash focuses on marriage, memory, relationships, love, and life lessons. The famous line about birthdays explains...
16 May, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ogden Nash: 'For a happy marriage, whenever you're wrong, admit it; and whenever you're right, just shut up' - Timeless advice on how to live a love-filled married life by the iconic American poetOgden Nash’s famous marriage quote remains widely admired because it blends humour with meaningful relationship advice in a simple, memorab...
14 May, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
This time it’s different? Why your brain betrays you in a market crashIndian markets are near 2023 highs, yet many stocks lag. Experienced investors express uncertainty about the current downturn, a sentiment ...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Monkeys, metaphors and made-up minds: A history of literary hoaxes from Shakespeare to AIFrom Shakespearean authorship debates to AI-generated philosophical hoaxes, literature has a long history of playful deception. The article...
17 May, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
When cricket itself looks timed outCricket on the outside looks like a lovely sport. But when the rules of the sport in real life happen in real turn, it turns ugly. Just lik...
07 Nov, 2023, 11.35 PM IST
Quordle 394 today: Here are answers and hints for February 22 word gameIt may also be the most difficult word puzzle to finish, given that word game players believe Quordle to be "tougher" than Wordle.
22 Feb, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
‘CoComelon’: How the preschool animated show rose to massive fame?We examine how big CoComelon has grown in light of the addition of season 7 on Netflix.
17 Feb, 2023, 08.59 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's 'Letters to Self' set to release next monthAccording to the publishers, the deep ponderings and ruminations, which came to life in rhyme and metre and which PM Modi forever hesitated...
30 Jul, 2022, 04.01 PM IST
Miniature books created by Charlotte Brontë, lost for a century, may fetch $1.25 mn at NY auctionThe 15-page 'A Book of Rhymes' smaller than a playing card was last seen at NY auction in 1916.
01 Apr, 2022, 06.22 PM IST
Isaac Newton made this blunder 300 years back & lost millions; Robinhood traders repeating itAt a recent conference, when ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was asked what advice does he have for the new retail investors, he warned ag...
26 Apr, 2021, 05.55 PM IST
What to do when history returns to rhyme in your investing worldWhat if someone who has not studied history ends up participating in such an inflated market?
13 Dec, 2019, 07.31 PM IST
Bengali poet Nirendranath Chakraborty passes away at 94 in KolkataChakraborty would often stun those around him with his vast knowledge of Bengali linguistics.
26 Dec, 2018, 12.18 PM IST
Will achieve around 18% organic growth in FY18: Dinesh Jhunjhunwala, S ChandWe are not consciously adding up to the cost of the book for no rhyme or reason: Jhunjhunwala.
20 Apr, 2017, 03.40 PM IST
Perma ColaIn an NYTinterview, Martin Seligman was alluding to the idea of films as an uplifting drug, something that Karl Marx had earlier extended t...
04 Feb, 2012, 01.55 AM IST