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What is The Odyssey about? The 3,000-year-old Greek tale behind Christopher Nolan's ambitious new movie explained- Quote of the Day by Antonio Machado: ‘Don’t try to rush things, for the cup to run over, it must...’ Spanish poet's words of wisdom on patience and resilience
- Mahakala in Baghdad: How Buddhism and Tantra reshaped Islamic thought
- Quote of the Day by Irish literary genius Oscar Wilde: 'Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes...'-Life lessons on failure, self-reflection, and learning from life's imperfections from the famous Gothic novel The Picture of Dorian GrayOscar Wilde's profound insight reveals that life's most valuable lessons stem not from perfection, but from our missteps and regrets. Psych...03 Jul, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway: ‘All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know,’ what The Old Man and the Sea author teaches about honesty in writingFacing writer's block, Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway found solace in a simple rule: write one undeniably true sentence. This approach, de...03 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Greek poet Archilochus: ‘The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing,’ what it teaches us about multitasking vs mastering one purposeAn ancient Greek proverb, "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing," offers a timeless lesson on focus. Isaiah Berl...03 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Sachin Tendulkar's book recommendation list: 4 books that inspire him beyond the cricket fieldCricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's passion extends beyond the pitch to a diverse reading list. His recommendations, shared on social media, hi...03 Jul, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: 'Freedom is not of use to those who do not know how to...' - Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet of Ariel and The Colossus teaches thought-provoking life lessons on why freedom matters only when you know how to use itSylvia Plath quote today: Sylvia Plath's words highlight that freedom's true value lies not in its mere existence, but in our capacity to w...02 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Ernest Hemingway: 'The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broken places'- Valuable life lessons on finding meaning after life's hardest battles by The Old Man and the Sea novelistErnest Hemingway's profound quote, "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places," offers a powerful perspe...02 Jul, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Aesop: 'In a crisis, give help first and then...' Life lessons on action, unsolicited advice, criticism, empathy, personal growth and compassionQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people that helping someone during a crisis should come before offering advice or criticism. The famous l...01 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and moreWord of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it des...01 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...30 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Quote of the day by French Romantic author Victor Hugo: ‘To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further’, a lesson on the true meaning of loveVictor Hugo, the renowned French author, believed that the act of loving, or having loved, is a profound reward in itself, surpassing any m...30 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- Quote of the day by CS Lewis: ‘No one told me grief felt like fear. It is like being afraid. The same fluttering in stomach and restlessness,’ what The Chronicles of Narnia author teaches about loss and healingRenowned author C.S. Lewis, known for The Chronicles of Narnia, offered a profound insight into grief, describing it as feeling akin to fea...29 Jun, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Some lose all mind and become soul, insane. Some lose all soul and become mind, intellectual. Some lose both and become accepted...' The uncomfortable truth about being accepted by society revealed by the German-American novelistCharles Bukowski's quote, "Some lose all mind and become soul, insane. Some lose all soul and become mind, intellectual. Some lose both and...26 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived...' ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholarLife's true meaning emerges beyond despair, as philosopher Jean Paul Sartre famously stated. He believed we craft our own purpose through c...25 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Proverb of the day from India: 'Of what use is a book of knowledge to a person who lacks their own common sense? What can a mirror do for someone...' An ancient saying teaches why knowledge alone is not enough to succeed in lifeToday's proverb from India highlights the difference between possessing knowledge and understanding how to use it. The ancient Sanskrit ver...24 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Harper Lee: “You can't really get to know a person until you get in their… – Inspiring lessons on empathy, understanding, compassion, perception and why there are two sides to every story by the American novelist known for her deep insights into human nature and justiceQuote of the Day by Harper Lee: Harper Lee’s quote, “You can't really get to know a person until you get in their shoes and walk around in ...24 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Legendary American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald: F. Scott Fitzgerald — “Life starts all over again when it… – Inspiring lessons on hope, transformation, renewal and why every ending is a new beginning by the author known for his lyrical writing and deep insight into human nature and societyQuote of the Day by F. Scott Fitzgerald: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s quote, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” explores...24 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by German novelist Thomas Mann: ‘Opinions cannot survive if one has no chance to…’Thomas Mann, the Nobel laureate German novelist, believed opinions need active defense to survive. His quote, "Opinions cannot survive if o...20 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
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