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Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering...' Sometimes fear of making a choice can be much more painful than the decision itself, explained by The Alchemist writer- Quotes by Luís Vaz de Camões: ‘Times change, as do our wills, what we are is ever changing, all the world is made of change, and…’ Portuguese poet’s timeless words on the inevitability of change
- Word of the Day: Nefelibata
- Epic love poetry of the day: ‘Love is a fire that burns unseen, a wound that aches yet is not felt, an always discontent contentment, a pain that rages without hurting’. Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões on chaotic loveLuís Vaz de Camões, Portugal's greatest poet, masterfully captures love's paradoxical nature in his sonnet "Amor é fogo que arde sem se ver...19 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by the Inventor of heteronyms Fernando Pessoa: “We never love anyone. What we love is the… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, illusion and why people often fall in love with perception rather than reality by the iconic Portuguese poet known for exploring the complexity of human mindQuote of the Day by Fernando Pessoa: Fernando Pessoa’s quote, “We never love anyone. What we love is the idea we have of someone. It's our ...18 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa: ‘There are ships sailing to many ports, but not a single one goes where life…’ Powerful words on connection between life and painFernando Pessoa, a celebrated Portuguese modernist poet, explored themes of identity and isolation through his heteronyms. His quote, 'Ther...09 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Soren Kierkegaard: ‘There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is…’ – the ‘father of existentialism’s’ striking take on truthQuote of the Day by Soren Kierkegaard: Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard's quote highlights the dangers of both believing falsehoods and...22 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Fernando Pessoa: ‘Man shouldn’t be able to see his own face…’ – Portuguese poet’s daunting reflection on identity in a mirror-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Fernando Pessoa: Fernando Pessoa's quote critiques the modern obsession with self-reflection, suggesting it distorts id...19 Apr, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Word of the day: PococuranteThe word pococurante is a rare English word that describes a person who does not care much about things. It can be used for someone who fee...11 Mar, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: ‘There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve…’Paulo Coelho, renowned for "The Alchemist," is a Brazilian author whose works explore destiny, dreams, and self-discovery. His philosophica...10 Jan, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
- Lisbon, dinner at seven, and the look of quiet sufferingA Lisbon resident, seeking quiet and on a tight budget, frequented a first-floor restaurant. There, he observed a thin, thirty-year-old man...15 Dec, 2025, 11.24 PM IST
- The passion according to G.H. Clarice LispectorThe author grapples with a newfound sense of cowardice, a vast and unfamiliar landscape. This cowardice makes even simple actions, like lea...25 Aug, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
- Language lineage is not about hierarchyKamal Haasan's comment sparked a language debate. It highlights how linguistic elitism exists beyond Hindi dominance. Some believe older la...04 Jun, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
- World in a wordJose Saramago's comparison of words to people emphasizes their unique character and power to shape narratives and evoke emotions. Drawing f...02 Jun, 2025, 12.00 AM IST
- Padma Awards 2025: From Paralympian Harvinder Singh, singer Arijit Singh to Sharda Sinha, R Ashwin, here's full listAhead of Republic Day, the Centre unveiled the 2025 Padma Awards recipients. Honorees include Dr. Neerja Bhatla, Bhim Singh Bhavesh, P Datc...25 Jan, 2025, 09.52 PM IST
- Thousands of kilometres away from city of origin, Jaipur Literature Festival debuts in SpainThe Jaipur Literature Festival has begun in the northwestern Spanish city of Valladolid, with the aim of creating a platform for exploring ...03 Jun, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
- Rock legend Bob Dylan's love letter collection fetch $670,000 at auctionDylan wrote these letters when he was a teen.23 Nov, 2022, 08.13 PM IST
- Jaipur Literature Festival returns on ground after 2 yrs with scintillating music & keynote speakersThe JLF was cancelled in 2020, and held virtually in 2021 due to the pandemic.11 Mar, 2022, 08.51 AM IST
- Attention, bibliophiles! Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 to be held in 'hybrid' modeThe festival will see participation by over 250 authors, thinkers & icons across the world.16 Nov, 2021, 10.32 AM IST
- KJ Alphons inaugurates tourist facilitation and information centre at IGI AirportThis counter will be manned by 2 staff members and a supervisor to answer the queries of the tourists and also guide them with information.06 Nov, 2018, 01.02 PM IST
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