Searched for
VICTORIAN ENGLISH
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 contentment- Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: ‘Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their…’ Shocking warning by the writer of Sherlock Holmes about modern relationships that nobody can ignore
- Word of the Day: Sciolism
- Quote of the day by Charles Dickens: “Happiness is a gift and the trick is...” Life lessons on joy, human behavior and inner peace by English novelistQuote of the day by Charles Dickens highlights the idea that happiness should be accepted when it arrives instead of being demanded every d...24 May, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- 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...20 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- 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...19 May, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- 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 ...08 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Virginia Woolf: 'No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself' ; life lessons from British literary iconEmbrace your true nature without pressure or comparison, as fulfillment comes from accepting yourself, not performing for others. Virginia ...02 May, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- Quote of the day by ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ author Charles Dickens: ‘I cannot stop some dreadful things I try to stop, but I go on in the…’Charles Dickens, a renowned English novelist, penned a powerful quote about enduring hardship. His words highlight the human struggle again...21 Apr, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: ‘A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty’. Nobel laureate on woman’s gut feeling vs man’s logicRudyard Kipling's quote, 'A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty,' highlights the power of intuition over rigid logic...19 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- 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...06 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- 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...05 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- 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.04 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Thursday Motivation by Charles Dickens: 'I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any...'Charles Dickens, a celebrated English writer, overcame a difficult childhood to become a literary giant. His novels like Oliver Twist and A...02 Apr, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
- NASA Moon mission: When does Artemis 2 launch? Date, timeline, crew and what to expectThe countdown for NASA's Artemis II mission has officially begun at Kennedy Space Center, targeting a Wednesday, April 1 launch. This histo...31 Mar, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Petrol crisis wreaks havoc across the UK as workers push for a 4-day workweek amid disruptionsUK motorists are experiencing growing concern over fuel availability as several supermarket petrol stations report shortages. This situatio...30 Mar, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by George Eliot: 'What do we live for, if it is not to…'—Inspiring quotes by the famous English Victorian novelistGeorge Eliot's profound quote, 'What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?', inspires readers. The celeb...26 Mar, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
- 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...08 Jun, 2023, 11.08 PM IST
- View: Will Bengalis revive their love of flowery ‘English’ pet names?Of course, given Rabindranath Tagore's influence on Bengalis and his fascination for flowers (evident in his poetry) his contribution to th...11 Jun, 2022, 12.24 AM IST
- Sudha Murty favours Akbarnama“It (Akbarnama) has been translated into English before, but that was Victorian English. MCLI’s translation is more contemporary,” she says.22 Jan, 2015, 01.31 PM IST
Load More
