Quote of the day by 14th-century Persian poet Hafez Shirazi: 'Run from anyone likely to put a sharp knife into your sacred, tender, beautiful heart.'Hafez Shirazi, a renowned 14th-century Persian poet, continues to inspire with his timeless verses. His poetry explores love, spirituality,...
15 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Persian proverb of the day: ‘A son who doesn’t resemble his father, consider him a stranger, not a…' - a lesson on family values and parentingPersian proverb of the day: A Persian proverb highlights the deep connection between children and parents. It suggests that character and i...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'To fight with desire is hard: whatever it wishes, it buys at the price of soul' ; life lessons from ancient Greek philosopherGreek philosopher Heraclitus warned that unchecked desire can lead to the erosion of one's integrity and sense of self, demanding fulfillme...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
China's state media turns to social media, AI to tell its story - often mock USIn a five-minute AI-generated animation modelled after classic martial arts movies, China's state media frames an allegory for the war in I...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sufi mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi: ‘Your task is not to seek for love but merely to seek and find all the barriers within…’Renowned poet Rumi's timeless wisdom suggests love isn't found externally but by dismantling internal barriers. His 13th-century teachings,...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Rumi: 'Everything in the universe is within you…'—Top quotes by the 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mysticRumi, the celebrated poet of the 13th century, shares a message that transcends time: 'Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all fr...
14 Mar, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'There is nothing impossible to him who…’Alexander the Great, born in 356 BCE, was a legendary Macedonian king and military genius. He conquered vast territories, including the Per...
31 Jan, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Mother Tongue-Untied: Why urban India may outgrow the language warsThe author reflects on language and identity through his family's experiences. His father and father-in-law, both multilingual, might only ...
10 Jul, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
Trump admin begins mass layoffs at Voice of AmericaPresident Trump's administration has initiated mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, targeting the US Agency for Glob...
17 Mar, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
PM Modi's monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' to resume todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi's popular radio show, 'Mann Ki Baat', returns on June 30 after a break during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. La...
30 Jun, 2024, 08.02 AM IST
PM Modi to address 102nd edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' todayThe monthly radio programme of the Prime Minister will be aired at 11 am.
18 Jun, 2023, 08.02 AM IST
'Mann Ki Baat' is platform for Indians to share their "Mann Ki Baat", says PM Modi in 100th episodeThe Prime Minister on Sunday said that he received thousands of letters and messages from the people and was "swept away by emotions" while...
30 Apr, 2023, 11.44 AM IST
Centre exploring Aurangzeb’s brother Dara Shikoh’s personality as the good Muslim who understood HindusThe Centre is exploring the personality that was Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who had a great interest in Hind...
28 Apr, 2017, 12.24 AM IST
Amjad Sabri’s assassination: How the sufi qawwali rattles the jihadists’ grey worldviewIn the extremist thinking, Sufi-like easy familiarity between man and God is unthinkable. That is what cost Sabri his life.
28 Jun, 2016, 09.31 AM IST
New book explores contours of Bangla nationalism, legacyTitled 'The Colonel Who would not Repent: The Bangladesh War and its Unquiet Legacy' the book elaborateshow nation-states are rarely able t...
05 Dec, 2014, 03.44 PM IST