Searched for
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS BY OSCAR WILDE
Hanuman Ansh misses Oscars 2027 race despite over Rs 200 crore box office success: Producer reveals what went wrong- Quote of the day by Naomi Watts: ‘We're so afraid of death in our culture, but I think if we understand it better, then…’ – King Kong actress on mortality and living fully
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: ‘With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?’ - Famous Irish author on how true joy is hidden in simple pleasures
- Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them surviveOrangutans face rapid decline with fewer than 11,900 individuals remaining. Females reproduce slowly, averaging over seven years between bi...13 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
- ‘Woman Unknown’ wins Venice’s Golden Lion as Mathilde Arcel takes best actressDanish film 'Woman Unknown' secured the Golden Lion at Venice. Mathilde Arcel also won best actress for her role in the drama. John Malkovi...13 Sep, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
- A 25-year-old Canadian primatologist entered Borneo’s remote wild swamps with her husband in 1971 to study orangutans; after 40 years of research, she found that they give birth just once every 7.7 years and documented 400 types of food in their dietIn 1971, Canadian primatologist Biruté Galdikas embarked on an extensive journey into orangutan research in Indonesian Borneo, setting up C...12 Sep, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- In 2008, Reese Witherspoon bought a 7-acre Ojai ranch for $5.8 million; 6 years later, the property sold for $4.98 million with pastureland, mature oaks and stables thereReese Witherspoon’s former Libbey Ranch in Ojai was a seven-acre property combining historic architecture with extensive grounds and multip...12 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Judi Dench: 'It takes courage to recognize the real as opposed to the convenient.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on hard truth, bravery, growth, honesty and easy comfortsQuote of the day by Judi Dench highlights the need to face truth instead of choosing what feels easy or comfortable. The saying explains ho...11 Sep, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on personal impact, humor, warmth, kindness, positive energy, negativity, stress, and self-awarenessQuote of the day by Oscar Wilde: ‘Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go’ looks at how people affect the mood of t...11 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- BSE shares fall 3% as rival NSE gets closer to mega IPO. More pain ahead?BSE shares fell on Friday after rival NSE announced its Rs 22,662-crore IPO, with the issue set to open on September 17. Bernstein has an ‘...11 Sep, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- Jennifer Lawrence cautions fans with a dry threat after making her Instagram debut: ‘If anyone says anything negative, I will quit’Jennifer Lawrence has finally made her entrance onto Instagram, playfully cautioning new followers to be kind or face her speedy departure....11 Sep, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
- Leonardo DiCaprio's Re:wild used 90 countries to fight ecosystem loss through local partnerships; its work still spans 590 million acres in active conservation worldwideLeonardo DiCaprio’s Re shows that protecting nature often begins with the people who live closest to it. Across 90 countries, the organizat...10 Sep, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- Market wrap: HDFC Life, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Hindalco top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on ThursdayIndian equities ended marginally higher on September 10 despite Brent crude nearing $102 a barrel and weak global cues. Nifty gained 0.20% ...10 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- In 1989, just 26 tiny snails remained on a Pacific island after a disastrous human experiment. Now 17,000 are backIn 1989, just 26 Partula nodosa snails remained after a failed biological-control effort nearly wiped out the species. The survivors were s...10 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre Gaviota Coast ranch for $4.375 million and made it an off-grid property with solar and wind power; 24 years later, he listed it for $33 millionFilmmaker James Cameron has put his magnificent California ranch on the market for thirty-three million dollars. This estate has been a che...09 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- The untold story of Ullas Karanth, the man who spent a life saving India's tigersK Ullas Karanth left engineering for the wild, answering the jungle's call. He pursued wildlife science, a nascent field in India at that t...08 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'Everyone may not be good, but there's always something good in everyone. Never judge anyone shortly because every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on compassion, quick judgments, perfection, change, empathy, patience, growth, rigid labels, redemption, human nature and humilityQuote of the day by Oscar Wilde teaches that people should not be judged too quickly. His words focus on compassion, empathy, patience, cha...05 Sep, 2026, 02.47 AM IST
- Salma Hayek could not speak English, drive, or know she needed an agent when she came to Hollywood. She now has a $200 million fortuneSalma Hayek's journey in Hollywood began with limited English skills and no representation. Despite significant challenges, she emerged as ...02 Sep, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: ‘Disobedience, in the eyes of any one who has read history, is man's…’ – Irish author on rebellion, conformity and progressOscar Wilde believed disobedience was a virtue driving human progress. He challenged Victorian society's rigid expectations through his art...31 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Quote of the Day from Oscar Wilde’s only novel: ‘The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself…’Oscar Wilde’s quote of the day delves into the complexities of desire and temptation, illustrating how the act of resisting can amplify wha...27 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Load More
