Searched for
LITERARY IMPRESSIONS
He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars role- Quote of the day by J. D. Salinger: 'What I like best is a book that's at least funny once in a while. What really knocks me out is...' - The Catcher in the Rye and Nine Stories author's life lesson on power of reading and why great books feel like a close friend
- 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 life
- 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
- Taylor Swift’s reading list: 5 books that inspired one of music’s biggest storytellersMusic superstar Taylor Swift finds inspiration in books. Her favorite reads include 'The Hunger Games', 'To Kill A Mockingbird', and 'The F...24 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
- Quote of the Day on Father’s Day by Ben Okri: “One of the greatest gifts my father gave me…” – Powerful life lessons on resilience, emotional strength, and the quiet courage learned from his father who remained calm, joyful, and steady even through life’s financial and personal hardshipsQuote of the Day on Father’s Day by Ben Okri: Ben Okri’s quote reflects on the quiet strength of a father’s character, showing how resilien...19 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘Write books only if you are going to say in them the things you…’ - why true writing begins where comfort and secrecy endQuote of the Day by Emil Cioran reveals what we fear to confess, a sentiment resonating in today's curated online world. His quote encourag...19 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- Quote of the day by ‘A Farewell To Arms’ writer Ernest Hemingway: ‘When people talk listen completely. Don't be thinking what you're going to say..’ ; lessons on art of hearing from American literary iconErnest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author, emphasized the profound value of patient listening for learning and personal growth. He urg...18 Jun, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy: ‘It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty…’ Why did Russian writer called beauty a 'delusion'?Leo Tolstoy, a renowned Russian novelist, questioned the common belief that beauty equates to goodness. His famous quote highlights a wides...17 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- Word of the Day: AphanisisWord of the Day: Aphanisis fits squarely within that category. It is a sophisticated and intellectually compelling word whose relevance ext...12 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CathexisWord of the Day: Some words stand the test of time because they capture something deeply human. Cathexis is one of those words. Although it...10 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- 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...07 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Love Quote of the Day by Legendary Irish novelist James Joyce: “Her lips touched his brain as they touched his lips…” – Inspiring lessons on love, imagination, intimacy, desire, perception and why feelings speaks louder than words by the author of Ulysses known for his experimental style and deep exploration of human relationshipsLove Quote of the Day by James Joyce: James Joyce’s quote, “Her lips touched his brain as they touched his lips, as though they were a vehi...05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: "Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and..." Learn the life-changing wisdom from the man who uncovered the silent sorrow behind countless misunderstood heartsQuote of the Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow shines a light on a truth many overlook. People often hide pain behind silence. We judge qui...05 Jun, 2026, 05.13 AM IST
- Word of the Day: CacozeliaWord of the Day: Using overly complicated vocabulary simply to impress others can itself become a form of cacozelia. The real distinction c...31 May, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Word of the Day: ClinquantWord of the Day: Clinquant is more than just an elegant synonym for “flashy.” The word speaks to illusion itself, the conflict between outw...29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Legendary English novelist Jane Austen: “A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to… – Inspiring lessons on romance, commitment, transformation by the writer known for her six major novels and insights of human relationshipsQuote of the Day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen’s quote, “A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to m...27 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'It's beauty that captures your attention. Personality which...' Life lessons on character, behavior, human nature and love by popular Irish poet known for witty and comic masterpiecesQuote of the day by Oscar Wilde reflects the difference between outer appearance and inner character. The quote explains how beauty may att...27 May, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Legendary Roman poet Horace: “Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor” — Inspiring lessons on truth, time, human perception and why nothing in life is constant by the historical figure known for Carpe diem phraseQuote of the Day by Horace: Horace’s quote, “Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining ...26 May, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Jacob Elordi: ‘I wish people would experience shame a little heavier’ - Euphoria, Wuthering Heights actor on the lost art of accountabilityJacob Elordi, a celebrated Hollywood actor, recently expressed a desire to revive "the art of shame," believing a heavier experience of it ...24 May, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Load More
