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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...- Quote of the day by Seneca: 'No man was ever wise...' Life lessons on experience, success, knowledge and human behavior by Roman philosopher, statesman and oratorQuote of the Day by Seneca highlights the importance of learning, effort, experience, and self-improvement. The Roman philosopher believed ...
- Quote of the Day by Ovid: 'Happy is the man who has broken...'- the canonical Roman poet’s timeless quote about breaking free from fear still speaks to modern anxiety and emotional exhaustionOvid, the Roman poet, speaks to us across the ages with his thoughts on achieving serenity within. His exploration of the constraints of th...
- Quote of the day by Geoffrey Chaucer: ‘Love will not be constrained by mastery. Love is a thing as free as any spirit. Those bound by love must obey each other if they are to keep company long’Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless wisdom from 'The Canterbury Tales' reveals that genuine love thrives on mutual respect and freedom, not control...
- Blur Parklife: Enduring portrait of urban life and social commentaryBlur's album Parklife offers a sharp look at city life. Released in 1994, it captured everyday British urban scenes. The music combined soc...
- Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
- Thought of the day by Robert Frost: 'A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the...' Life lessons on justice, honesty and success by revered American poetThought of the day by Robert Frost highlights how a jury works through a short quote about lawyers and decisions. The quote connects law, s...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Truth is oft disguised as...' Life lessons on truth, humor, human nature and why is it beneficial to depict harsh reality in a lighthearted mannerChinese proverb of the day explains how truth is often hidden inside jokes and light comments. This proverb explores humor, honesty, human ...
- April 1, That One Full Day of WisdomEvery day of the year being All Fools' Day, let's treat today differently
- Word of the Day: AstrolabeToday's word of the day 'Astrolabe' refers to an ancient astronomical instrument that once helped people navigate both time and space. An a...
- Valentine's Day and St. Valentine: What is the connection?The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to the legendary Christian martyr St. Valentine, who served as an inspiration for over two thousa...
- Capitalisation of love? From Chaucer's poems to chocolates, Valentine's Day gifts have evolved over the yearsValentine's Day gifts are hardly a contemporary invention.
- ChatGPT is confronting, but humans have always adapted to new technologyWhile ChatGPT threatens to change writing (and writing-related work) as we know it, the Mesopotamians, who lived 4,000 years ago (in a geog...
- Coronations, weddings & burials: Westminster Abbey's royal connection over a millenniumIt was designed as a place for the coronation and burial of monarchs.
- University of Texas to teach Taylor Swift Songbook alongside William Shakespeare, Geoffrey ChaucerThe University of Texas at Austin will teach a class on Taylor Swift’s four recently launched albums as a part of the Literary Contests and...
- No 13th floor, no airline row. A look at all things superstitious around Friday the 13thThe day has historical significance and occurs once or sometimes even thrice a year.
- Weather-based crop insurance expected next yearJBA Risk Management Managing Director Iain Willis said the India Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) is expected next year.
- The real reason why the world celebrates April Fool's DayThere are various theories as to why the day came into being.
- Back to Enid Blyton’s Original World!It is time that the guardians of correctness realise that children recognise a good story when they read one, and are refreshingly deaf to ...
- We may have the smart techies, but are they literature-savvy as well?Indians may produce decent techies, but the charm of words still eludes many of those who graduate from our institutions of higher learning.
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