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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- On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major events
- Word of the Day: Cacozelia
- Quote of the Day by Plutarch: 'Know how to listen, and you...'-Ancient philosopher's timeless lesson about listening, wisdom and why even difficult people can teach us somethingAncient philosopher Plutarch's timeless quote, "Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly," offers a profound ...26 May, 2026, 02.59 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” — Inspiring lessons on human behavior, decision-making and why motivation comes from love or pressure by the philosopher known for his insights into human nature and political strategyQuote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: Machiavelli’s quote, “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” explore...26 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Seneca: 'If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is...' Life lessons on goals, success and hardships by Roman philosopher and statesmanQuote of the day by Seneca highlights the importance of goals, direction and purpose in life. The Roman philosopher explained that people w...25 May, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'It is not length of life, but...' Life lessons on love, human behavior and compassion by American lecturer, poet and essayistQuote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson focuses on the meaning of life and human values through the line, “It is not length of life, but de...24 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- 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 Aristotle: 'The safest way of not being very miserable is…'-Father of Political Science's timeless lesson on excellence, effort and destinyAristotle, the legendary philosopher of ancient Greece, asserted that greatness is the result of purposeful action rather than mere luck. I...18 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on May 9, 2026?Bank holiday today: Bank customers should check whether banks are open or closed before making a physical visit to a branch. Apart from reg...09 May, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by William Yeats: 'Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking' Life lessons from one of the greatest poets of the 20th centuryQuote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: William Butler Yeats, known for works like The Second Coming and Easter, gives a powerful life le...21 Apr, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
- Word of the Day: ChrysopoeiaChrysopoeia is more than just an alchemical term, it is a symbol of aspiration and possibility. It captures the timeless human quest to ele...20 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Quote of the day by C.S. Lewis: ‘When we lose one blessing, another is often most…’ Words to inspire hope during loss by the writer of The Chronicles of NarniaIn a life shaped by both achievement and adversity, Lewis articulated a truth that continues to resonate: that loss, while deeply felt, is ...13 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Desiderius Erasmus: 'The most disadvantageous peace is…'—Inspiring quotes by the Renaissance HumanistQuote of the Day: Desiderius Erasmus, a Northern Renaissance scholar, advocated for reason and humanity during tumultuous times. His quote,...26 Mar, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- Word of the Day: PeregrinationWord of the Day: English contains thousands of ornate, expressive terms that enrich communication and literary style. Words like peregrinat...19 Mar, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Quote of the day by German philospher Plutarch: ‘The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie…’Ancient Greek writer Plutarch, renowned for his "Parallel Lives" comparing Greek and Roman figures like Alexander and Caesar, profoundly sh...11 Mar, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Chronicles of Narnia writer CS Lewis: 'You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream'CS Lewis, the celebrated author of The Chronicles of Narnia, left an indelible mark on fantasy and Christian thought. His academic brillian...16 Jan, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Country witnessing economic, cultural and scientific renaissance under Narendra Modi: Manoj SinhaThe LG said that J&K is home to a rich literary tradition, dating back to many millennia and the quest for knowledge continues here. Sinha ...20 Oct, 2022, 11.30 AM IST
- Swapan Kumar Chakravorty: A man of knowledge, mischief, kindnessSwapan Kumar Chakravorty was a distinguished Professor of Humanities at the Presidency University, Kolkata. He also served as a Professor o...26 Sep, 2021, 11.29 PM IST
- University of Delhi signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Glasgow"It is an exciting prospect to have students from two continents exchanging ideas on literature from Chaucer to Shakespeare."20 May, 2014, 05.05 PM IST
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