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Quote of the day by CS Lewis: ‘No one told me grief felt like fear. It is like being afraid. The same fluttering in stomach and restlessness,’ what The Chronicles of Narnia author teaches about loss and healingRenowned author C.S. Lewis, known for The Chronicles of Narnia, offered a profound insight into grief, describing it as feeling akin to fea...- Bank holidays in July 2026: Banks to remain closed on these days in several states; check full listJuly bank holidays: Bank customers should note upcoming July 2026 closures across various Indian states. Important banking tasks should be ...
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Children don't remember every lesson. They remember every humiliation...' A reminder that children carry the pain of humiliation longer than the advice behind itThe quote of the day widely attributed to Maya Angelou highlights the lasting emotional impact adults' words and actions can have on childr...
- Quote of the day by The Bell Jar writer Sylvia Plath: 'The hardest thing, I think, is to live richly in the present, without letting it be tainted...' ; life lessons on staying rooted in our present from American poetPoet Sylvia Plath's timeless wisdom highlights the struggle to live fully in the present, unburdened by past regrets or future anxieties. H...
- Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison: 'At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough...'- Life lessons on presence, gratitude, and finding peace in the present momentQuote of the Day: Toni Morrison, a Nobel laureate, encourages us to appreciate the beauty of life without the compulsion to capture every m...
- Word of the Day: PulchritudeWord of the Day: Unveil the word 'pulchritude,' an exquisite term that captures the essence of physical beauty in a more sophisticated mann...
- Quote of the day by Mary Sarton: 'Loneliness is the poverty of self. Solitude is the richness of self' - The difference between loneliness and solitude explained by Belgian-American novelist and poetPoet Mary Sarton's timeless wisdom distinguishes between loneliness and solitude, a crucial difference often missed today. She argues that ...
- Consumer companies ramp up festive production on demand hopeLeading electronics contract manufacturers such as Dixon Technologies and PG Electroplast highlighted a "high" double-digit increase in ord...
- Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
- Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Some lose all mind and become soul, insane. Some lose all soul and become mind, intellectual. Some lose both and become accepted...' The uncomfortable truth about being accepted by society revealed by the German-American novelistCharles Bukowski's quote, "Some lose all mind and become soul, insane. Some lose all soul and become mind, intellectual. Some lose both and...
- Quote of the day by American literary icon William Faulkner: ‘You don’t love because: you love despite..’ ; life lessons on true love from Nobel Prize-winning writerTrue love transcends perfection, embracing flaws and imperfections. Nobel laureate William Faulkner famously stated, 'You don’t love becaus...
- Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy from Anna Karenina: 'Be bad, but at least don't be...'Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, author of 'Anna Karenina,' offered a profound insight: "Be bad, but at least don't be a liar, a deceive...
- Muharram bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today on June 26, 2026?Bank holiday today: Banks across many states and union territories are closed today, June 26, 2026, for the observance of Muharram. This cl...
- He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars roleAcclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci...
- Quote of the Day by Herman Melville: “To know how to grow old is the… – Inspiring lessons on age, maturity, transformation, acceptance, and why every stage of life has its own beauty by the Renowned American novelist known for his profound insights into human nature, experience and the meaning of lifeQuote of the Day by Herman Melville: Herman Melville’s quote, “To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most di...
- Quote of the Day by Legendary American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald: F. Scott Fitzgerald — “Life starts all over again when it… – Inspiring lessons on hope, transformation, renewal and why every ending is a new beginning by the author known for his lyrical writing and deep insight into human nature and societyQuote of the Day by F. Scott Fitzgerald: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s quote, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” explores...
- 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 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...
- 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 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...
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