Barack Obama's reading list: 6 books that explore identity, power, history and ambition you must readFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...
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Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek...' - American poet's timeless reflection on faith, love, and spiritual devotionQuote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a celebrated writer, poet, and activist, inspired millions with her words on overcoming cha...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Try to be a rainbow in...' Life lessons on happiness, inner peace and human nature by American poet, memoirist and actorQuote of the Day by Maya Angelou highlights the message, “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” The quote encourages people to support o...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
AI in literature debate: Does the book still matter?The debate over AI-written stories is missing the point. Literary awards must now focus on what truly matters in a book. The final work's i...
29 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Indian proverb of the day: 'Preserve the thread of love carefully, for once broken, it may be tied again but the knot always remains' - Why relationships change forever once trust gets brokenAbdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, popularly known as Rahim, was a prominent poet, scholar and noble in Emperor Akbar’s court, remembered for his s...
29 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'I dream. Sometimes I think that's the...'-Kafka on the Shore author's powerful line about dreams still resonates with millionsHaruki Murakami's poignant quote, "I dream. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do," resonates deeply with millions. In a worl...
29 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Quote of the day by Tuesdays With Morrie author Mitch Albom: ‘All endings are also beginnings. We just don't know…’ Hidden truth about heartbreak, endings and second chances is giving readers hope during difficult life changesQuote of the day: Mitch Albom has sold 42 million books, founded 12 charities, and makes monthly visits to orphans in Haiti. But it is one ...
27 May, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Michel de Montaigne: “When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to...” — Learn the timeless wisdom on peace, and mental healing from today’s quote by the father of modern essaysQuote of the Day by Michel de Montaigne is gaining fresh attention as readers search for mental peace, emotional healing, and wisdom throug...
27 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Word of the Day: OpsimathWord of the Day: As more adults reinvent themselves both professionally and creatively, words like “opsimath” may gradually find a wider pl...
22 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Word of the Day: ScripturientWord of the day: Rare words endure because they express experiences that ordinary language often struggles to capture. While modern vocabul...
19 May, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Quote of the day by André Maurois: 'A happy marriage is a long conversation...' Powerful lesson by French author for husbands and wives on emotional connectionQuote of the day by André Maurois: French author Andre Maurois believed a happy marriage is a long conversation that feels too short. This ...
16 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'You may encounter many defeats, but you must…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-famous poet, revered for her memoir, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'Quote of the Day: Maya Angelou's powerful words continue to inspire. Her life journey, marked by hardship and triumph, teaches resilience. ...
16 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by Simone De Beauvoir: 'One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others...' ; life lessons from French philosopherSimone De Beauvoir, a renowned philosopher, stated that a life gains value when one values the lives of others. This recognition fosters st...
14 May, 2026, 03.02 AM IST
Quote of the Day by George Orwell: "How men, when given power over other men, start to behave like pigs"— Inspiring quote on power, corruption, authority, inequality and why power can distort human behavior by the English novelist known for Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-FourQuote of the Day by George Orwell: George Orwell’s powerful quote highlights how power can transform human behavior and expose hidden flaws...
13 May, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Jai Shibram: Remembering Bengal’s great satirist in a changed KolkataShibram Chakraborty, a celebrated Bengali writer, is largely unknown outside his native language. His genius in wordplay and satire is high...
09 May, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Pablo Neruda: ‘Love is so short, forgetting is so long. This be the last pain that she makes me suffer'; Chilean poet and Nobel laureate on heartbreak, and the pain of letting goPablo Neruda's poetry explores heartbreak's lasting impact. His famous lines 'Love is so short, forgetting is so long' resonate deeply. Ner...
08 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Gabriel García Márquez: 'Life is not what one lived, but what one..'—Inspiring quotes by the author of One Hundred Years of Solitude, also known affectionately as GaboQuote of the Day: Renowned Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez asserted that the core of existence resides in our memories and their ...
04 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST