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LITERARY LEGACY OF MAHMOUD DARWISH
Quote of the Day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘A place is not only a geographical area, it's also a state of mind and …’ - a powerful reflection on home, childhood, memory and identity, and why the places we leave behind can continue shaping who we are, from the Palestinian poet known for writing about exile and belonging- Quote of the Day by Federico García Lorca: ‘To burn with desire and keep quiet about it is the greatest punishment…’ - Powerful life lessons on love, desire, silence, regret, unspoken feelings and why hiding what you truly want can become its own punishment by the Spanish poet and playwright
- In 1704, Alexander Selkirk was marooned on a Pacific island for over 4 years. 15 years later, Daniel Defoe published Robinson Crusoe, making his survival story a classic
- Quote of the day by Sylvia Plath: 'If I have not the power to put myself in the place of other people, but must be...' - inspiring quote by The Bell Jar author and Lady Lazarus poet teaches life lessons on empathy, self-reflection and why looking beyond yourself can change everythingQuote of the day by Sylvia Plath: Sylvia Plath explored the balance between introspection and understanding others. She believed empathy wa...29 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal” — a lesson on choosing passion over money, pursuing what truly matters to you, and dedicating yourself to it so deeply that excellence becomes its own reward.Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a celebrated poet and activist, overcame childhood trauma to become an influential voice. H...27 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Jean-Paul Sartre: "It's quite an undertaking to start loving somebody. You have to..." — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on love, courage, vulnerability, commitment, emotional wisdom, and why starting to love someone may require a leap of faith by the Nobel Prize-winning French philosopher and writerQuote of the Day by Jean-Paul Sartre offers a striking thought about love, courage and emotional risk. Sartre wrote that starting to love s...27 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Quote of the Day from Oscar Wilde’s only novel: ‘The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself…’Oscar Wilde’s quote of the day delves into the complexities of desire and temptation, illustrating how the act of resisting can amplify wha...27 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Thursday Motivation Quote by Mark Twain: 'If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're...'Samuel Clemens, popularly recognized as Mark Twain, stands as a pillar of American literary heritage. His unique style intertwined humor wi...27 Aug, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by French novelist Alexandre Dumas: ‘Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is…’Alexandre Dumas' quote highlights life's unpredictable nature. We face storms, and our response defines us. Resilience is key to navigating...27 Aug, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
- French initiative Desibel aims to take India's AVGC-XR talent to global stageIndia and France have launched ‘Desibel’, a multi-year initiative to take India’s animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and immersive-c...26 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Quote of the Day Alexander Pushkin: 'As long as there is one heart on Earth where I still live, my memory will...' – Why human connection outlasts physical legacy; powerful words on true immortality and the enduring power of loveAlexander Pushkin profoundly suggests that authentic memories reside in the hearts of individuals. While statues and accomplishments may ev...25 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- A 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy was found with Homer’s Iliad tucked inside its abdomen. Its purpose remains a mysteryAn intriguing discovery in Egypt revealed an ancient mummy with a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad resting on its abdomen. This fragment, ...24 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
- BJP passes 'Vande Mataram' resolution, condemns Congress move, says no compromise on National Song’s honourThe Bharatiya Janata Party passed a resolution defending Vande Mataram's national status. This action strongly condemned the Congress Worki...22 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Fernando Pessoa: 'We worship perfection because we can't have it; if we had it, we would... Perfection is inhuman, because humanity is...' - Legendary Portuguese poet's timeless wisdom on the human desire for perfection and the beauty of our flawsQuote of the day by Fernando Pessoa: Fernando Pessoa was a groundbreaking Portuguese writer who delved deeply into the concept of identity ...20 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Anne Frank: “I want to go on living even after my death...” — a profound life lesson on legacy, gratitude in hardship, self-development and why creative expression allows the human spirit to transcend mortality by the iconic Holocaust diarist known for her poignant wartime journal, remarkable emotional resilience, and unwavering belief in human goodnessQuote of the Day by Anne Frank: “I want to go on living even after my death! And therefore I am grateful...” Written from inside a hidden a...20 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
- Happiness Habit of the day by Maxim Gorky: ‘Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how…’: Russian-Soviet writer teaches why we realise the value of happiness only after losing itMaxim Gorky’s widely attributed quote highlights how easily people take happiness for granted when it is part of everyday life.“Happiness a...18 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: 'The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but...' - Palestinian poet’s timeless lesson on the power of words, expression and meaning, and why great writing goes beyond the message and lives in the way the words reach usRenowned for his profound exploration of exile and identity, Mahmoud Darwish was a pivotal Palestinian poet. His masterful use of language ...17 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Langston Hughes: ‘I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost…’ – American poet on dreams, determination and finding a way forwardLangston Hughes became a defining voice of the Harlem Renaissance in New York. He wrote poetry, fiction, and essays about everyday Black li...17 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Ivan Bunin, the first Russian to receive the Nobel Prize for literature: ‘Words are one thing, deeds are quite another’Quote of the Day by Ivan Bunin highlights the gap between spoken promises and actual deeds. Actions demand more effort and demonstrate genu...15 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles, that is love, it opens…’ – Timeless message of belonging and compassionQuote of the day: Mahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of exile and belonging. His powerful words compare love t...26 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
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