In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Bengal government declares July 6 public holiday on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversaryWest Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, recognizing him ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Quote of the day by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda: ‘Love is so short, forgetting is so long’ – Nobel laureate’s reflection on love, loss, and the pain of letting goRenowned poet Pablo Neruda's poignant quote, "Love is so short, forgetting is so long," beautifully encapsulates the enduring pain of heart...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
One of the world’s oldest stories just got an AI makeover, with the voice of an Oscar-winning actorHomer's epic 'Odyssey' has been reimagined as a 13-hour audiobook, narrated by an AI-generated voice clone of Oscar-winning actor Michael C...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.23 AM IST
Malayalam cinema veteran Mammootty receives Padma Bhushan from President MurmuVeteran actor Mammootty was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu. This prestig...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Hart Crane: 'One must be drenched in words, literally soaked in them, to have the right ones form...' - The Brooklyn Bridge and White Buildings' poet revealed the one habit that can make you a great writerQuote of the day by Hart Crane: Poet Hart Crane believed exceptional writing stems from deep immersion in language. He emphasized that mast...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Best quote of the day by William Ernest Henley: 'So many are the deaths we die before...' Life lessons on existential truth, resilience, endings, unexpected losses, grief, heartbreak, broken dreams, human perseverance, personal growth and self-discoveryBest quote of the day by William Ernest Henley reminds readers that life is filled with emotional endings before physical death. The quote ...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.31 AM IST
Quote of the Day by William Shakespeare: "We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep" — A profound statement about life, dreams and mortalityRenowned playwright William Shakespeare's profound words from 'The Tempest' remind us of life's ephemeral nature. His famous line, 'We are ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Monday Motivation by Robert Frost: 'I believe in teaching, but I don’t believe in...' - Renowned American poet's timeless wisdom on why learning goes beyond schoolRobert Frost, the celebrated American poet, believed true education transcends formal schooling, emphasizing learning from life's experienc...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Best quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Have enough courage to trust...' Life lessons on vulnerability, love, healing, resilience, commitment, courage and why one should not lose faith in matters of heartBest quote of the day by Maya Angelou reminds people that love, trust, and hope should not end after pain. Maya Angelou's famous words enco...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 AM IST
His grandmother always believed he was born to cook. Now, he cooked khichdi at the Cannes Film Festival. Meet Delhi chef whose Indian dishes reminded VIP guests of homeChef Manu Chandra showcased Indian cuisine at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. He prepared dishes combining Indian tastes with French culinar...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Rudyard Kipling’s Father’s Day quote: 'All we have of freedom, all we use or know, this our fathers bought for...' - inspiring lessons by The Jungle Book and Just So Stories author on sacrifices of parents and why we owe more to previous generations than we realiseFather’s Day quote by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling's quote underscores the profound sacrifices of past generations. This sentiment high...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: 'The art of losing isn't hard to master, so many things seem filled with...' - inspiring life lessons on dealing with loss, letting go, moving forward and acceptance by Pulitzer Prize winner and The Fish and One Art poetQuote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: Elizabeth Bishop's wisdom on loss offers a profound perspective, suggesting that losing things is an ...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Sports remains biggest audience aggregator in an era of infinite content: JioStar's Ishan ChatterjeeLive sports remains a powerful audience magnet, reaching over a billion viewers during the IPL. JioStar is using this scale to expand acros...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Quote of the Day by America's most original poet of all time, Emily Dickinson: 'That it will never come again...'- 'Because I Could Not Stop for Death' poet’s timeless reminder about the beauty of fleeting momentsEmily Dickinson's famous words remind us that life's sweetness comes from its temporary nature. The poet, who lived a quiet life in Amherst...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Quote of the day by John Ashbery: 'Most reckless things are beautiful in some way, and recklessness is what makes...' - inspiring lessons on art, beauty, creativity and why taking risks can lead to your greatest discoveries by Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror poetQuote of the day by John Ashbery: Poet John Ashbery believed that beauty and innovation often stem from uncertainty and risk, not certainty...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek...' - American poet's timeless reflection on faith, love, and spiritual devotionQuote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a celebrated writer, poet, and activist, inspired millions with her words on overcoming cha...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST