Thought of the Day by Euripides: ‘When a man's stomach is full, it makes no difference whether he is…’ Powerful reminder by Greek author that happiness has little to do with wealthThought of the Day: More than two millennia after his death, Euripides remains one of literature’s most influential voices. His works conti...
Quote of the Day by famous Romantic poet Lord Byron: “The great object of life is sensation- to feel that we exist, even though in pain” – Inspiring quote on human existence, suffering and true meaning of life by the world’s first modern literary celebrityQuote of the Day by Lord Byron: Lord Byron’s thought-provoking quote explores the deeper meaning of life, human existence and emotional exp...
The famous city of Troy was not just one ancient ruin: archaeologists found an entire stack of different citiesContrary to popular belief, Troy was not a single city destroyed in one war. Archaeological discoveries at Hisarlık reveal nearly 4,000 yea...
Quote of the day by Greek tragedian, Euripides: ‘No one is truly free. They are a slave to wealth, fortune, the law, or other people restraining them to act as per their will’; Author of Medea on the illusion of freedomAncient Greek playwright Euripides, a contemporary of Sophocles, challenged the notion of absolute freedom centuries ago. His profound quot...
Word of the Day: AnagnorisisAnagnorisis is more than a literary device; it reflects the human journey toward understanding. It marks the powerful moment when illusion ...
Word of the Day: ApotheosisAs today’s Word of the Day demonstrates, some words do more than describe, they elevate. Apotheosis captures the idea of reaching the highe...
Word of the day: EucatastropheEucatastrophe is a word used for a sudden happy ending in a story. It explains a moment when things look bad but quickly become good. The t...
Quote of the day from The Odyssey by Homer: 'Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.'Homer's Odyssey reveals human fragility, not as mere weakness, but as susceptibility to emotions, fate, and the gods. Despite this vulnerab...
What India could learn from Greece’s indifference to its own gloryA vacationer's initial admiration for the modern Greek mindset, contrasting it with India's focus on a glorious past, was shattered by a to...
Christopher Nolan's next film is about a Greek hero's 10-year journey home after the Trojan War in TroyChristopher Nolan's next film project is an adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey.' The movie will be released on July 17, 2026. It will use n...
The Greek hero never cared for justiceGreek stories are full of defiance, and achievement, not about obligation, obedience, and charity. Greek heroes are adventurers who go on d...
Manly tears, a case for legit mardangiEven as Bhishma was commander of the Kaurav forces, Arjun had tremendous respect for him both as 'pitamaha' and teacher. His lamentations a...
View: The West believes history has a direction, a purpose, an end. But Indian worldview is differentThe leader in its purest form has its roots in the Bible. He is chosen by a higher authority, he leads a team, a tribe, an institution to a...
Is Yoga about achievement or awareness?In the West, yoga is marketed as an achievement: the achievement of a particular body posture and a body type, which demands constant measu...
L'Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt's love for Greek godsFrom Poseidon to Zeus, here's everything you should know about the divine figures.
Topless horse riding, fishing in Siberia and martial arts, the Putin calendar features it allAn annual tradition now, the Putin calendar is a hot consumer item in Russia.
- Dharma as armour
That might explain the proverbial saying, Vyasocchistasam Jagad sarvam; that aeons ago, the sage Vyasa vetted his lips on every screenplay ...