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Quote of the day by Father of English poetry Geoffrey Chaucer: ‘Women naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their husbands to be brave…’ ; lessons on love from British literary iconCenturies ago, Geoffrey Chaucer proposed that women desire a wise, brave, patient, and generous partner. His theory, found in The Canterbur...
Quote of the day by Geoffrey Chaucer: ‘Love will not be constrained by mastery. Love is a thing as free as any spirit. Those bound by love must obey each other if they are to keep company long’Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless wisdom from 'The Canterbury Tales' reveals that genuine love thrives on mutual respect and freedom, not control...
Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
April 1, That One Full Day of WisdomEvery day of the year being All Fools' Day, let's treat today differently
Friday 13th is here: Why people think it's unlucky and what's the mystery behind it?Friday the 13th is seen as unlucky. This belief has roots in ancient superstitions. The number 13 and Fridays are considered unlucky. Some ...
April Fools' Day Pranks: Here are some fun-filled pranks to enjoy the day—or be pranked!April Fools’ Day is on April 1. The day is marked by fun pranks and tricks to bring laughter. The article suggests various prank ideas such...
'Game of Thrones' actor Indira Varma to join 'Doctor Who' as 'The Duchess'Award-winning actor Indira Varma, who played Ellaria Sand in the HBO TV series Game of Thrones, will be seen in the new series of BBC’s Doc...
King Charles III gave his first Commonwealth Day speech as King at Westminster Abbey; Know key details of venue hereWith a storied and diverse history, Westminster Abbey is also a final resting place for over 3,300 individuals. One of the structure's most...
Minestroni, dates & hard cheese: Foods that nourish pilgrims on long journeysFood, or the lack of it, has been a reason to go on pilgrimage.
No 13th floor, no airline row. A look at all things superstitious around Friday the 13thThe day has historical significance and occurs once or sometimes even thrice a year.
What went down at Prince Charles & Princess Diana's 'wedding of the century' 40 years ago?The marriage of Charles, a bachelor of 32, and his 20-year-old blushing bride was a heady mix of "love and protocol".
The real reason why the world celebrates April Fool's DayThere are various theories as to why the day came into being.
From Codex Leicester to Bay Psalm Book: The most expensive books ever auctionedThe most expensive book to date was being auctioned for $49.4 million.
Between Dotards and NeukdarisPotus is, of course, not averse to coining a few words of his own, deliberately or by mistake, but the corpulent Korean appears to be remar...
Want to fly cheap? Avail the low airfares offered on Friday, July 13Airfares for Friday, July 13, are lower than the preceding and following days - most probably because Friday the 13th is considered an unlu...
Footloose, fancy-free @ home everywhereSixteen years ago, William Dalrymple journeyed up from the banks of the Bhagirathi towards the great Himalayan temple of Kedarnath, believe...
- Between celibacy and god’s call
In India, we are hardly unused to various scandalous escapades of assorted godmen.