Quote of the Day by Plutarch: 'Know how to listen, and you...'-Ancient philosopher's timeless lesson about listening, wisdom and why even difficult people can teach us somethingAncient philosopher Plutarch's timeless quote, "Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly," offers a profound ...
26 May, 2026, 02.59 AM IST
Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: 'The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool' ; life lessons from The BardShakespeare's timeless wisdom highlights that true intelligence lies not in knowing all, but in recognizing how much remains unknown. Fooli...
10 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Quote of the day by Greek tragedian, Euripides: ‘No one is truly free. They are a slave to wealth, fortune, the law, or other people restraining them to act as per their will’; Author of Medea on the illusion of freedomAncient Greek playwright Euripides, a contemporary of Sophocles, challenged the notion of absolute freedom centuries ago. His profound quot...
03 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Quote of the Day by William Shakespeare: 'When sorrows come, they come not single..'—Inspiring quotes by the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatistQuote of the Day: William Shakespeare's powerful words about hardships arriving together continue to resonate. His quote, "When sorrows com...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Word of the Day: SoliloquySoliloquy is a word rich in literary prestige and emotional resonance. It speaks to those moments when inner thoughts demand expression, wh...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
French gastronomy, mon ami, resides in Lyon’s dens and bouchonsLyon stands as the undisputed capital of French gastronomy. Its rich culinary heritage, shaped by generations of women known as the 'Meres ...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Quote of the day from Julius Caesar: 'The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in...' - Shakespeare’s iconic phrase still relevant after 400 yearsWilliam Shakespeare, a legendary playwright, poet, and actor, penned timeless works exploring universal themes. His historical play, Julius...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: ‘Exit, pursued by a bear’William Shakespeare, a celebrated English playwright, poet, and actor, authored 39 plays and 154 sonnets exploring universal themes. His en...
17 Mar, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by Cleopatra says: “Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me.”Today’s Quote of the Day comes from Cleopatra in Shakespeare’s play Antony and Cleopatra. The line is spoken shortly before her death. It s...
06 Mar, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: ‘To be or not to be, that is the…’Renowned English playwright William Shakespeare, born in 1564, remains the world's foremost dramatist. His prolific career yielded 39 plays...
28 Feb, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Why English audiences have the toughest time with ShakespeareIn English, many would consider such toying with the Bard sacrilegious.
11 Oct, 2022, 08.46 AM IST
'Arden of Faversham', an anonymous 16th-century play may be written by ShakespeareThe New Oxford Shakespeare editors have decided to include the play in its latest collection of the Bard's works.
20 Nov, 2016, 05.47 PM IST
'Learn English With Shakespeare', an initiative to familiarise students with Bard's workStudents will get the opportunity to add to their vocabulary many new words, phrases and idioms coined by Shakespeare, a BCL spokesperson s...
16 May, 2016, 02.25 PM IST
Plays and places of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-AvonTo go or not to go? Go and be possessed by the plays and places of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon
24 Apr, 2016, 06.33 AM IST
New app to make reading Shakespeare more funThis app allows students to lip-sync favourite lines from Shakespeare & mix beatbox rhythms with Bard's text which makes it easier to study...
19 Jul, 2015, 03.16 PM IST
Grand tribute planned for Bard's 400th death anniversaryPeople can post videos of themselves reciting Shakespeare lines. We hope to be able to record famous personalities as well as everyday peop...
23 Apr, 2015, 06.36 PM IST
- Now Shakespeare in comic strips
The genius of Shakespeare may lie in his finely-crafted passages, but soon his famous lines will be dumbed down in comic strips for bored p...
18 Aug, 2007, 06.30 PM IST