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Quote of the Day by Steppenwolf author Hermann Hesse: ‘Love your suffering. Do not resist it; do not flee from it. It is only…’ Why fighting pain often makes suffering worseQuote of the Day by Steppenwolf's Hermann Hesse, "Love your suffering," challenges the modern pressure to avoid discomfort. It suggests tha...- Bashir Badr Death: Ayodhya-born Urdu poet who lost everything in Meerut violence gave world the iconic ‘Dushmani Jam Kar Karo’ shayari during 1972 Shimla AgreementRenowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr, celebrated for his deeply moving verses, has passed away in Bhopal at the age of 91. His iconic couplet, “D...
- Quote of the day by Matilda author Roald Dahl: ‘Those who do not believe in magic will never find it. Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.’Roald Dahl's final published work, 'The Minpins,' offers a poignant farewell, urging readers to retain childlike wonder and discover magic ...
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'Half the world has people who have something to say and can't, and half who have nothing to say and keep on saying...' The uneasy reality of communication gap in modern times decoded by the famous American poetRobert Frost’s quote of the day is about the divide between people who have meaningful things to say but struggle to express them, and thos...
- Quote of the day by F Scott Fitzgerald: '“Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead'; life lesson from The Great Gatsby authorF. Scott Fitzgerald, through The Great Gatsby, emphasized cherishing well-wishers while they are alive, not just in retrospect. This timele...
- Quote of the day by 14th-century Persian poet Hafez Shirazi: 'Run from anyone likely to put a sharp knife into your sacred, tender, beautiful heart.'Hafez Shirazi, a renowned 14th-century Persian poet, continues to inspire with his timeless verses. His poetry explores love, spirituality,...
- Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'You are my heart, my life…'—Inspiring quotes by the writer who created the famous detective Sherlock HolmesQuote of the Day: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned a quote expressing profound love. His words, 'You are my heart...
- Quote of the Day by Sir Walter Scott: 'Love will subsist on wonderfully little..'—Top quotes by the famous novelist known for the Waverley novels and IvanhoeQuote of the Day: Sir Walter Scott, a celebrated author, penned a timeless quote about love and hope. His words suggest love can survive on...
- Quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: “He travels the fastest who travels alone” — inspiring lessons on independence, self-confidence and staying focused on goals by The Jungle Book authorRudyard Kipling’s famous quote about travelling alone gives an important lesson about confidence, focus, and self-belief. The writer of The...
- Quote of the Day by Alexander Pushkin: 'A deception that elevates us is…'—Inspiring quotes by the famous Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic eraQuote of the Day: Alexander Pushkin's profound quote, "A deception that elevates us is dearer than a host of low truths," explores the huma...
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: ‘Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, ice is also great and would suffice’Robert Frost, a celebrated American poet, masterfully blended rural imagery with universal themes, earning multiple Pulitzer Prizes. The qu...
- Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan shortlisted for International Booker Prize 2026Padma Viswanathan, a writer of Indian origin, is a contender for the 2026 International Booker Prize. She is the English translator for a B...
- E A Rajendran cause of death: Veteran Malayalam actor-director dies at 71 in Pattathanam, KeralaVeteran Malayalam actor and director E A Rajendran has passed away at 71 after a prolonged illness. A versatile artist, Rajendran left a hu...
- Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award at his residenceGulzar, the celebrated poet-lyricist, was honored with the 58th Jnanpith Award at his Bandra residence due to health concerns preventing hi...
- Noted Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair passes awayRenowned writer and Jnanpith Award laureate M T Vasudevan Nair has passed away at 91 after being treated for heart failure. With a prolific...
- Goan writer Damodar Mauzo gets Jnanpith AwardGoan writer Damodar Mauzo has been awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honour. Mauzo, known for his work in Ko...
- Kannada litterateur Dr Chennaveera Kanavi passes away at 94 due to age-related complicationsThe last rites will be performed with police honours.
- Malayalam novelist P Valsala gets Ezhuthachan Puraskaram for contribution to literatureThe honour carries a cash award of Rs 5,00,000 and a citation.
- Amitav Ghosh to be honoured with Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement AwardPast recipients of the award include Kiran Nagarkar, M T Vasudevan Nair, Khushwant Singh, Sir V S Naipaul and Mahasweta Devi.
- Two Indians win PEN literary awardsThe winners and runners-up of the 17 awards, given by the PEN American Center, will be honoured on October 12 in New York City.
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