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Quote of the day by James Baldwin: ‘You think your pain and heartbreak is unprecedented in history. If we face these open wounds in ourselves, we can..' American writer and civil rights activist's lesson on overcoming sufferingJames Baldwin’s powerful reflection on pain and heartbreak suggests that suffering, though deeply personal, is also universal. Drawing from...
Nobel 2026: Ozempic, Mounjaro research tipped for medicine prizeThe 2026 Nobel season is set to reveal the winners of various prestigious awards, starting with medicine. The medicine prize is anticipated...
18,300 sq ft fortress, infinity pool, glass walls: Inside the $47 million Beverly Hills mansion where Taylor Swift shot Patient ZeroAt the MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift unveiled her latest music video for 'Patient Zero,' a captivating narrative of a toxic romance ...
The journalist who spent two decades investigating Putin—now fears the Kremlin's reachExiled Russian journalist Roman Badanin received a warning from FBI agents about potential threats to his safety and family. Badanin co-aut...
Quote of the day by Javier Marías: 'We don't object to our date of birth, so why object to...' - Spanish author's powerful lesson on accepting life's uncertaintyJavier Marías, an esteemed Spanish author, delved into the complexities of existence with an unmistakable prose style. His literary contrib...
Quote of the day by Voltaire: ‘Fools have a habit of believing that everything written by a famous author is admirable’ – French philosopher’s lesson on trusting your own tasteVoltaire, a key figure of the Enlightenment, inspired his readers to critically evaluate norms and beliefs. His character Pococurante exemp...
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.' Life lessons from motivational quote on personal growth, true wisdom, curiosity and humilityQuote of the day by Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn,” highlights humility, curiosity and personal growth. The ...
Nasera Sharma: The journalist who interviewed Khomeini and Khamenei, then found her voice in fictionFrom Journalistic Coups to Literary Heights details the life of Sahitya Akademi recipient Nasera Sharma, chronicling her transition from in...
Wisdom of the Day by Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn: “The things that matter most are rarely the things that make life easy. You grow when…” — What makes a hard path worth taking? Life lessons on personal growth, resilience and finding meaning in difficult choicesWisdom of the day by Sean Penn offers a grounded lesson about difficult choices, personal growth and finding meaning beyond comfort. His wo...
A truth about human nature: 'If you're going to hold someone down you're...' - powerful life lesson by Toni Morrison on repression, freedom and why controlling others can confine youToni Morrison explored human nature's complex desire for control. Her powerful quote illustrates how repression binds both the oppressor an...
Quote of the day by Mitch Albom: 'The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone,' A reminder about loneliness and connection by Tuesdays with Morrie authorMitch Albom’s message is that every life has value, even when loneliness makes us feel disconnected from others. He suggests that our choic...
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on kindness, sincerity, warmth and authenticityQuote of the day by Maya Angelou asks people to give their kindness and warmth to those closest to them. The saying focuses on sincerity, f...
Quote of the Day by André Gide: ‘Envying another man's happiness is madness, you wouldn't know what to do with it if you had it’ - lessons on envy, happiness, desire and self-worth and why another person’s life may not be what you truly want from the French writer known for The ImmoralistQuote of the Day: Social media has a way of igniting envy as we compare our lives to others. André Gide challenges us to rethink our desire...
Quote of the day by John Steinbeck: 'And now when you don't have to be perfect, you can be good' - Pulitzer-winning author on the power of embracing imperfectionQuote of the day byJohn Steinbeck: In his timeless work, East of Eden, John Steinbeck shares a powerful quote about letting go of perfectio...
Wednesday Motivation by Maya Angelou: 'Success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking...' - 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' author's timeless lesson on why self-love, meaningful work and fulfillment define true successMaya Angelou redefined the essence of success, emphasizing self-acceptance and passion in one’s vocation. Her life, characterized by advers...
Meet Karl Witte, the 13-year-old German prodigy who followed a 1,000-page education philosophy and earned a PhD at 13Karl Witte was a German child prodigy whose remarkable academic journey began under an intensive home-schooling approach developed by his f...
- Quote of the day by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda: 'You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep...' - Nobel laureate’s timeless lesson about hope, resilience, renewal and why even the darkest moments cannot stop new beginnings from emerging
Quote of the day by Pablo Neruda: Celebrated Chilean poet Pablo Neruda breathed life into profound verses, urging us to cherish hope's endu...