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Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘A place is not only a geographical area, it's also a state of mind and …’ - a powerful reflection on home, childhood, memory and identity, and why the places we leave behind can continue shaping who we are, from the Palestinian poet known for writing about exile and belonging- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'Those who plan forever build nothing. At some point the idea has to become the action...' - A lesson on how to turn dreams into reality by the French emperor
- Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: 'The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but...' - Palestinian poet’s timeless lesson on the power of words, expression and meaning, and why great writing goes beyond the message and lives in the way the words reach us
- Quote of the Day by Seneca: “It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s because...” — Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, confidence, perseverance, self-growth, and why taking the first step can make difficult challenges easier by the ancient Roman Stoic philosopherToday's Quote of the Day by Seneca: The famous quote by Seneca, "It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s becau...12 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years, calls it an emotional homecomingExiled author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nineteen years, feeling an emotional homecoming. Her visit precedes a literary even...31 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Ramayana Trailer: Yash steals the show as Ravana while Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Ram prepares for war. Netizens call it 'truly divine'The Ramayana film trailer has been released, and it has already taken over the internet. Yash's portrayal of Ravana has captured huge fan a...30 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- To create a 'New Soviet Man,' the Bolshevik government in 1926 funded a Russian biologist's quest to create a human-ape hybrid; instead, it produced one of science's strangest scandalsIn 1926, Soviet biologist Ilya Ivanov attempted to create a human-ape hybrid in French Guinea. This controversial experiment aimed to provi...27 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles, that is love, it opens…’ – Timeless message of belonging and compassionQuote of the day: Mahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of exile and belonging. His powerful words compare love t...26 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- The Odyssey vs Ramayana: 7 similarities netizens spotted between Christopher Nolan's latest film and the Indian epicChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey film highlights several similarities with the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. Both narratives feature heroes ...21 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Quote of the day by renowned poet Mahmoud Darwish: ‘ Nothing is harder on the soul than the smell of dreams while they’re…’ – Powerful words on the heartbreak of watching dreams fade awayMahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored the quiet sorrow of dreams fading. His words capture the pain of hopes that slowly...18 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Seneca: 'We learn not in the school, but in...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on true wisdom, resilience, patience, lifelong growth, adaptability, formal education and self-masteryQuote of the day by Seneca reminds us that learning does not end in classrooms. The famous Stoic philosopher believed that real wisdom come...16 Jul, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
- Gone clubbing: Colonial-era gymkhanas across the country face a bleak futureColonial-era gymkhana clubs in India are facing an uncertain future as changing urban priorities, expiring land leases and shifting social ...11 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
- Sheikh Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh with party colleagues to surrenderOusted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans a return from India. She intends to surrender to Bangladeshi authorities around Decem...10 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: ‘Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people…’ – Emperor of the French on power, politics and controlling societyQuote of the day: Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military genius, believed religion kept common people quiet. He suggested faith prevented th...08 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Seneca: 'Expecting is the greatest impediment to...' Life lessons on future, peace, true living, anxious anticipation and practicing mindfulnessQuote of the day by Seneca reminds people that expecting future outcomes can take away the value of the present. The Stoic philosopher expl...08 Jul, 2026, 03.35 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Turkish novelist Elif Shafak: ‘If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven't loved enough’Quote of the Day by Turkish novelist Elif Shafak on love and friendship highlights that true connections transform us, not just make us hap...02 Jul, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
- China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in BerlinTibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, de...14 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘I love women whose hidden desires make horses put an end to…’ Palestinian poet's metaphorical take on power of attraction, mystery, and desireMahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of identity, exile, and love. His profound work, marked by lyrical beauty a...12 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- Alchemy of becomingThe Ramayan's Trishanku, suspended between heaven and earth, embodies a state of unresolved transition. Contrasting this, the Japanese conc...18 Sep, 2025, 11.26 PM IST
- Tibetans mark 60 years of uprising through massive ralliesDevotees waved Tibet's colourful "snow lion" flag, which China has outlawed as a symbol of separatism.11 Mar, 2019, 11.16 AM IST
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