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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 contentment- Quote of the Day by Legendary Irish playwright Oscar Wilde: “Never love anyone who treats you like… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, respect, appreciation, ignorance and why love should make you feel special by the poet known for his wit and deep insights into human nature and society
- Quote of the day by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: 'Why, what is to live? Not to eat and drink and breathe,—but to...' ; life lessons from British poet
- 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 Oscar Wilde: 'Men marry because they are tired, women, because they are curious: both are disappointed' - A timeless observation on marriage and human nature by the iconic authorThe Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde comes from his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and reflects his sharp, often cynical view of relations...24 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM 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
- 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
- Valentine’s Day 2026: Forgotten love letters that shaped history — Oscar Wilde to Constance LloydValentine’s Day 2026 is approaching, and it invites reflection on love in its many forms. The letters between Oscar Wilde and Constance Llo...28 Jan, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- 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....16 Jan, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- Brighten up your day with this Oscar Wilde's book: 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' - Author’s only novel is a timeless classic of Gothic and English literatureOscar Wilde, a celebrated Irish writer and wit, championed art for beauty's sake. His novel, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' explored vanity ...31 Dec, 2025, 12.51 PM IST
- Story of London’s last ‘Fart Lamp’: How the English capital once lit its streets with sewageBehind London’s luxurious Savoy Hotel burns a bizarre piece of Victorian innovation—the city’s last ‘fart lamp.’ This sewer-powered streetl...10 May, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
- In the name of OSV, May The Fourth with you beToday marks Star Wars Day. The article explores Master Yoda's distinctive way of speaking. George Lucas revealed Yoda's unusual sentence st...04 May, 2025, 11.06 AM IST
- AI culture will be weirder than you can imagineThe future of AI culture may hinge on energy costs. If energy remains cheap, AI could produce a diverse range of creative outputs.05 Sep, 2024, 09.49 AM IST
- 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...06 Jun, 2023, 06.07 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
- Remembering the contribution of CourtesansRich and single women well versed in fine arts held a position in ancient times, but in modern literature, they have been described as pros...06 Apr, 2019, 02.10 PM IST
- As court reasons with rhyme, all is fair in love at lastJustice Chandrachud referred to Oscar Wilde's arrest in 1895 for "committing gross indecency with male persons".07 Sep, 2018, 10.37 AM IST
- Porn, prudes and the parampara of optimismIndia’s cultural history is almost unique in recognizing sexual desire as a highly positive quality in human beings and celebrates it.09 Aug, 2015, 10.41 AM IST
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