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EIJI YOSHIKAWA LITERARY AWARD
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 Robert Frost: 'A mother takes 20 years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in 20 minutes' ; American literary icon once reflected how love makes a fool of us allLove's powerful influence can lead individuals to overlook problematic behavior, a sentiment poet Robert Frost humorously captured. His quo...
Top 5 book recommendations by Taylor Swift to add to your reading list immediatelyMusic superstar Taylor Swift finds inspiration in books. Her favorite reads include 'The Hunger Games', 'To Kill A Mockingbird', and 'The F...
Quote of the Day on Father’s Day by Ben Okri: “One of the greatest gifts my father gave me…” – Powerful life lessons on resilience, emotional strength, and the quiet courage learned from his father who remained calm, joyful, and steady even through life’s financial and personal hardshipsQuote of the Day on Father’s Day by Ben Okri: Ben Okri’s quote reflects on the quiet strength of a father’s character, showing how resilien...
Woodsy charm, hot noodles, relaxing vibes: 5 rustic bookstores in Indian hill stations that will take you back in timeDiscover five enchanting bookstores nestled in India's picturesque hill stations, offering a serene escape from urban clamor. From Shimla's...
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
Quote of the Day by Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘Write books only if you are going to say in them the things you…’ - why true writing begins where comfort and secrecy endQuote of the Day by Emil Cioran reveals what we fear to confess, a sentiment resonating in today's curated online world. His quote encourag...
Quote of the day by ‘A Farewell To Arms’ writer Ernest Hemingway: ‘When people talk listen completely. Don't be thinking what you're going to say..’ ; lessons on art of hearing from American literary iconErnest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author, emphasized the profound value of patient listening for learning and personal growth. He urg...
Life lesson of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because...' - Nobel Prize-winning writer of Pygmalion's quote on aging reveals one habit that keep people young at heart and mindLife lesson of the day by George Bernard Shaw: George Bernard Shaw believed that people grow old because they stop playing. He suggested th...
Quote of the day by author Isak Dinesen: 'The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea' - A timeless lesson on coping with life's struggles by Danish writerDanish author Karen Blixen's famous quote about salt water offers a simple yet profound message. It suggests that healing comes from hard w...
Quote of the day by A Farewell To Arms author Ernest Hemingway: 'The world breaks everyone, and afterward..' ; lesson on how to learn from setbacks from American literary iconLife brings pain and loss. These difficult experiences can devastate individuals. However, many emerge stronger from hardship. Ernest Hemin...
Quote of the day by T.S. Eliot: 'What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a...' - Nobel Prize-winning poet of The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock reveals why every ending leads to a new beginningQuote of the day by T.S. Eliot: T.S. Eliot's words reveal a profound truth. What seems like an end is often a new beginning. Life's transit...
Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: “There is so much hurt in this game of searching for a mate, of… — Inspiring lessons on dating, rejection, mixed signals, heartbreak, unrealistic expectations and why It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all by the literary icon known for her deep insights into human nature and relationshipsQuote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: Sylvia Plath’s quote, “There is so much hurt in this game of searching for a mate, of testing, trying. An...
Quote of the Day by Gunter Grass: ‘Homeland is something one becomes aware of only through…’ German poet on value of home, culture and rootsNobel laureate Günter Grass, a voice for Germany's post-war generation, explored themes of guilt and memory. His famous quote resonates dee...
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek...' - American poet's timeless reflection on faith, love, and spiritual devotionQuote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a celebrated writer, poet, and activist, inspired millions with her words on overcoming cha...
Quote of the Day by Sandra Cisneros: ‘You can never have too much sky. You can fall asleep and wake up drunk on…’ American writer on finding hope when sadness rulesSandra Cisneros's words offer solace amidst overwhelming sadness, reminding us to find freedom and safety in the "sky" – be it art, nature,...
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...
Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
Quote of the Day by Alexander Pushkin: ‘It is better to have dreamed a thousand dreams that never were than never to…’ Russian poet highlights enduring value of dreamsRenowned Russian literary giant Aleksandr Pushkin's timeless quote, 'It is better to have dreamed a thousand dreams that never were than ne...
Koji Suzuki, horror novelist and creator of ‘Ring’, dies at 68Koji Suzuki, the celebrated Japanese author behind the iconic horror novel Ring, has passed away at the age of 68. Suzuki's work revolution...