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Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled'Plutarch, a revered ancient Greek writer and philosopher, is celebrated for his "Parallel Lives" and "Moralia." His biographical comparison...
28 Jan, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Bob Odenkirk's memoir, 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis & other non-fiction books you need to read this seasonHere's the spring preview of non-fiction books from current events to history.
10 Apr, 2022, 10.09 AM IST
Gandhi’s Ram was in his heart. He did not need a big temple: Ramachandra GuhaNoted author Ramachandra Guha speaks about his new book on Gandhi's life from the time he leaves Cape Town in July 1914 to his assassinatio...
16 Sep, 2018, 10.00 AM IST
What's keeping Elon Musk busy these days? Casanova and Columbus!The Tesla founder mentioned that he is reading Twelve Against the Gods by William Bolitho, and that “it is really quite good”.
02 Sep, 2016, 08.26 AM IST
Narendra Modi’s lack of knowledge on Sardar Patel, history matter of big concern: Shashi TharoorNarendra Modi is an intelligent and shrewd man. But, frankly, he is not a very particularly well-educated and well-read man, says Tharoor.
05 Nov, 2013, 06.46 PM IST
Sunday ET: Is this the end of Silvio Berlusconi’s not so excellent adventure?A conviction in a Milan court notwithstanding, the Great Seducer might strike a deal and bounce back.
30 Jun, 2013, 04.59 AM IST
Dwarkanath Tagore: Rabindranath's grandfather played lead role in the history of coal mining in IndiaFor a product that India possesses in abundance and has recently seen to cause political chaos, the actual history of coal mining is relati...
17 Sep, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- 7 websites to make you seem more interesting than you are
Here are seven websites, equipped with which, you can appear intelligent to almost anyone. Well, not everyone, but at least it’s a start.
19 Sep, 2010, 06.36 AM IST