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Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘A place is not only a geographical area, it's also a state of mind and …’ - a powerful reflection on home, childhood, memory and identity, and why the places we leave behind can continue shaping who we are, from the Palestinian poet known for writing about exile and belongingMahmoud Darwish’s poetry delves into the intimate connections we maintain with places even after parting ways. It conveys that true home tr...
Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: 'The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but...' - Palestinian poet’s timeless lesson on the power of words, expression and meaning, and why great writing goes beyond the message and lives in the way the words reach usRenowned for his profound exploration of exile and identity, Mahmoud Darwish was a pivotal Palestinian poet. His masterful use of language ...
Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles, that is love, it opens…’ – Timeless message of belonging and compassionQuote of the day: Mahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of exile and belonging. His powerful words compare love t...
Quote of the day by renowned poet Mahmoud Darwish: ‘ Nothing is harder on the soul than the smell of dreams while they’re…’ – Powerful words on the heartbreak of watching dreams fade awayMahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored the quiet sorrow of dreams fading. His words capture the pain of hopes that slowly...
Quote of the Day by Seneca: ‘Life is long, if only you knew how…’ Stoic thinker’s powerful wisdom on length and value of lifeRoman philosopher Seneca believed life is not short but often wasted. He urged people to use time wisely, focusing on meaningful goals and ...
Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘I love women whose hidden desires make horses put an end to…’ Palestinian poet's metaphorical take on power of attraction, mystery, and desireMahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of identity, exile, and love. His profound work, marked by lyrical beauty a...
Quote of the Day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: ‘Two intelligent people cannot fall in love, true love needs…’ Words of wisdom by Russian author on love and companionshipFyodor Dostoevsky, a celebrated Russian writer, faced immense personal hardship including a death sentence and Siberian exile. These experi...
Quote of the Day by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish: ‘We went too far in our thinking and forgot that…’Mahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, transformed personal pain from displacement and conflict into universal poetry. His works e...
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened securityThe world welcomed 2026 with grand celebrations. Cities like Sydney, Paris, and New York hosted spectacular fireworks and light shows. In J...
In solidarity with Palestinians, Priyanka Gandhi carries bag emblazoned with 'Palestine' to ParliamentPriyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag displaying support for Palestine in Parliament. The bag featured Palestinian emblems, including a water...
Indian-origin author Jhumpa Lahiri turns down Noguchi Museum award in protest of kaffiyeh banPulitzer Prize-winning writer Jhumpa Lahiri has declined the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award from the Noguchi Museum in Queens. Her decision follo...
Israel has a long history of targeted killings; Here's a look at some of themHamas said Israel was behind the assassination of its supreme leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran's capital, although there was no acknowledgemen...
''A curse to be a parent in Gaza'': More than 3,600 Palestinian children killed in just 3 weeks of warNearly half of the crowded strip's 2.3 million inhabitants are under 18, and children account for 40 per cent of those killed so far in the...
Taslima Nasrin: People bothered about atrocities in Palestine should focus on wrongs nearer homeBangladeshi poet Taslima Nasrin, known for her rebellious writings, believes that those who are concerned about the plight of Palestinians ...
Israel's Yair Lapid: From TV anchor to coalition architectWhen Yair Lapid founded his centrist Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party in 2012, some dismissed him as the latest in a series of media sta...
Arab's new spring of succcessful women directorsWomen filmmakers lead the charge in Arab cinema, as they cast off social barriers and tell their stories.
MEA raps Jamia for Palestine pact delayThe MEA’s action seems expedited by the fact that Palestinian education minister will visit India in near future as Delhi steps up its enga...
Five inspiring ted talks in five minutesA shortlist of the quickest, yet inspirational talks you can catch when you take a coffee break.
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In his 2004 film Notre Musique (Our Music), a journalese-philosophical meditation on war and reconciliation, Jean-Luc Godard gave pride of ...