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Words of wisdom by Charles Dickens: “A loving heart is the truest wisdom” — Why compassion remains humanity’s greatest strength- Quote of the day by Aristotle’s teacher, Plato: ‘Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools…’ Powerful words by the Greek philosopher that silence can be wiser than noise
- Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?
- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: 'Most people are other people. Their thoughts are…'—Inspiring quotes by the most famous 19th-century Irish playwright, novelist, and poet celebrated for his sharp witOscar Wilde's powerful quote highlights how many people live as reflections of others. His words urge readers to question their own beliefs...20 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Always bear in mind that your own resolution…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's enduring quote, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any oth...09 May, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Barack Obama: 'A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.' – A powerful lesson on how everyday individuals create real progress by the 44th U.S. PresidentNo great transformation in history has ever come solely from leaders or elites. True change happens when ordinary people rise with courage,...07 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- Quote of the day by the youngest US President John F. Kennedy: ‘Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make…’John F. Kennedy understood that societal pressure builds when dialogue is refused, leading to potential upheaval. His presidency navigated ...06 Apr, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- Word of the day: EloquenceEloquence is a word that explains the power of clear and strong speech. It is linked to speaking in a way that touches feelings and thought...03 Feb, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
- Joe Biden ‘worst president’, Obama ‘divisive figure’: How Trump is mocking his predecessors with portraits in White House ColonnadePresident Donald Trump has added controversial bronze plaques to the White House West Wing Colonnade. These plaques, dubbed the 'Presidenti...18 Dec, 2025, 11.17 AM IST
- Killers of the Flower Moon Director Martin Scorsese to Receive Berlin Film Festival’s Honorary Golden BearAt the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese is poised to receive the honorary Golden Bear, celebrati...21 Dec, 2023, 07.51 PM IST
- Taj Mahal gives jobs to many people: Akhilesh YadavYadav visited the Taj Mahal with his wife and children to see the white marble mausoleum on the full moon night of Sharad Poornima yesterda...06 Oct, 2017, 04.07 PM IST
- Parliament passes Maternity Benefit Bill to provide 26-weeks paid leave, crèche in officeHowever, a woman with two or more children will get only 12 weeks. In case a woman adopts a child below three months, she will be given 12 ...10 Mar, 2017, 01.33 PM IST
- Shashi Tharoor accuses PM Modi of 'silence' on conversion, other issuesHe also expressed his doubts about the success of the ambitious "Swachh Bharat Campaign" launched by Modi last year.23 Jan, 2015, 06.12 PM IST
- Iraq: The importance of democracy for peaceAbsence of democracy and suppression of civil rights in much of the region lends a dangerous degree of popular acceptance, even approbation...16 Jun, 2014, 11.12 AM IST
- Security not something I think about: Barack ObamaObama has said that though Kennedy's assassination transformed the US Secret Service, he does not spend much time worrying about safety.23 Nov, 2013, 08.10 PM IST
- Paintings by Joaquin Sorolla to be among Sotheby's top November highlightsThe paintings, all four taking Valencia beach as their subject, are sublime distillations of Sorolla's singular vision and painterly bravur...17 Oct, 2013, 05.21 PM IST
- Samuel Beckett's first novel 'Murphy' sold for £962,500 at Sotheby's LondonThe centrepiece of Sotheby's sale of English Literature, History, Children's Books and Illustrations, the manuscript was estimated to reali...10 Jul, 2013, 07.04 PM IST
- Sotheby's London offers Samuel Beckett's first novel 'Murphy'Irish-born Beckett, ""the last modernist"", was the author of a body of work steeped in the western literary tradition but with its own hig...31 May, 2013, 07.57 PM IST
- Silence as a holy habitMacCulloch’s book is based on Gifford lectures he gave last year — just as William James did in 1901 — and it talks about silences of vario...06 May, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Kerala will become second Bengal if LDF returns: AntonyClaiming that Kerala govt had little to show as its achievement, A K Antony said the state would become the "second Bengal" if LDF returned...11 Apr, 2011, 01.26 PM IST
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