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Quote of the Day by Al Pacino: 'There is no happiness. There is…'—Inspiring quotes by one of the greatest actors in cinematic historyAl Pacino, the legendary actor, believes true fulfillment comes from intense concentration on work, not chasing happiness. His career, mark...
Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled'Plutarch, a revered ancient Greek writer and philosopher, is celebrated for his "Parallel Lives" and "Moralia." His biographical comparison...
Trump remakes America as leader of the brandTrump's extensive self-branding, from naming federal buildings to commemorative coins, echoes historical figures like Alexander the Great a...
Best Rakhi gifting ideas to surprise your siblings this Raksha BandhanLooking for the perfect Rakshabandhan gift? Explore a handpicked selection of heartfelt and unique gift ideas for brothers and sisters that...
Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Miserables'President Trump's attendance at "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center sparked both cheers and boos, highlighting his increasing influence ...
A cheapskate in London: Budget-friendly attractions and affordable eats you can't missExploring London on a budget reveals a city of free museums, striking architecture, and affordable transportation. Despite high hotel price...
Astronomical tribute: William Shakespeare's portrait & speech sent to edge of space to mark 400-year anniversaryThe project's aim was to highlight the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's work in today's world.
Booker Prize 2023: Dazzling longlist unveiled with 'original and thrilling' literary gemsThe 2023 Booker Prize, which honors an English long-form fiction published in the UK or Ireland, revealed its longlist of finalists on Tues...
Why English audiences have the toughest time with ShakespeareIn English, many would consider such toying with the Bard sacrilegious.
Decoding the defiance of Henry VIII's first wife Catherine of AragonSome of the designs are ciphers, or coded symbols, entangling the initials of Henry and his many paramours.
How Boris Johnson helped Ukraine with its weapons shoppingUntil that last call, Johnson had spoken to Zelenskyy 21 times since the start of the war - once every six days on average. Their conversat...
Bill Gates lists his 5 favourite books of 2021; Shakespeare finds a mention, tooHow many of these have you read?
Picasso, Gauguin, Modigliani: When fake artworks made as much news as the originalsIn May 2000, auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s both offered Paul Gauguin’s ‘Vase de Fleurs’ for sale.
Royal Shakespeare Company boss says The Bard could have been gayDoran said the key clues to understanding Shakespeare's sexuality were in his sonnets.
From Alejandro Inarritu to Vanessa Redgrave: Cannes draws battle-scarred map of the worldCannes has never shied away from taking contemporary politics head on.
Academic calls for Shakespeare's grave to be exhumedFrancis Thackeray, from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, said that he was "very interested in the possibility" of exami...
- Ismail Merchant seeing his paintings going under hammer at Christie’s
Famed Academy Award winning Hollywood film producer Ismail Merchant (1936-2005), who was legendary for his India connection through his fil...
- A journey to New York
The thought of going abroad for the first time — that too, to the Big Apple – sure was exciting. But I was also apprehensive.