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Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it...' Irish author’s timeless lesson on expectations and contentmentOscar Wilde's quote of the day explores a profound truth about human nature. It suggests that both failing to achieve our desires and succe...- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: 'Most people are other people. Their thoughts are…'—Inspiring quotes by the most famous 19th-century Irish playwright, novelist, and poet celebrated for his sharp witOscar Wilde's powerful quote highlights how many people live as reflections of others. His words urge readers to question their own beliefs...
- Word of the Day: ScripturientWord of the day: Rare words endure because they express experiences that ordinary language often struggles to capture. While modern vocabul...
- Quote of the day by Emily Bronte: ‘I had dreams that have stayed with me and changed my ideas. They have gone through me like wine through water.’ Wuthering Heights writer on imagination and self-discoveryQuote of the day by Emily Brontë explores dreams, imagination, and emotional transformation through the English writer's timeless literary ...
- Quote of the day by John Keats: 'I was never afraid of failure; for I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest..': Lessons on perseverance from iconic English poetFear of failure often stops people from achieving their dreams. However, successful individuals understand that setbacks are part of the jo...
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: ‘Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience, while first marriage is triumph of imagination over intelligence’Oscar Wilde's witty observation on marriage, "Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. Second marriage is the triumph of h...
- Easter eggs chocolate: Here's evolution for eggs which symbolize rebirth and renewalEaster eggs: From chocken eggs to chocolate Easter eggs, the traditional symbol of Easter Sunday has gone through transformation.
- Quote of the day by T.S. Eliot: ‘Only those who will risk going too far…’ Life wisdom from the Nobel laureate in literatureQuote of the day by T.S. Eliot continues to resonate because it captures a universal truth: understanding limits requires confronting them....
- Quote of the day by Charles Dickens: ‘Reflect upon your present blessings, of which…’Charles Dickens, a renowned Victorian writer, offers timeless wisdom. His quote encourages focusing on current blessings rather than past m...
- How a house in London became a hub for freedom fightersIndia House in London started as a hostel for Indian students but became a focal point for Indian revolutionaries such as Dadabhai Naoroji ...
- Of comfort and loveLove is about baring your soul and evolving as a person, which happens when you reach a stage of mutual trust and respect. People change na...
- Frieda Hughes’s ‘George: A Magpie Memoir’ traces origins of her co-dependent bond with semi-tamed birdIn her new book, 'George: A Magpie Memoir' her first work of nonfiction, Hughes recounts the nearly two years she spent caring for an injur...
- Marbled floors & Venetian windows: 120-yr-old house in Kolkata's Kalighat is the new canvas for these artistsThis 120-year-old mansion is about to be torn down.
- Three-bedroom London home where Tagore translated 'Gitanjali' can be yours for £2,699,500Tagore had set sail for England from India in 1912 and was known to have translated many of his works there.
- Quick getaway holiday destinations: Landour, Pandulena & HubliNashik is popular for vineyards. If you have the time, take a detour to see the setting sun in the lush vineyards and sip on some local bub...
- Christie's London puts collection of late Mrs TS Eliot on saleChristie's London will offer sale, titled A Life's Devotion: The Collection of the Late Mrs T.S. Eliot on 20 November 2013.
- Cathedrals of Peterborough & Leicester are hidden gems of unique architectureSome of the show-stoppers worthy of a visit are Salisbury Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral.
- Wonder of the WorldThe eastern take has been dubbed as being more fatalistic or death-accepting. Nonetheless, it also flows from a denial or a defiance that i...
- London's best view: A park on a summer daySeeing London’s parks may seem a pretty unlikely thing for a couple of Indians to do on a holiday , instead of hitting the nightspots. But ...
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