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Life lesson of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because...' - Nobel Prize-winning writer of Pygmalion's quote on aging reveals one habit that keep people young at heart and mind- Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: ‘Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can't sleep with the window shut..’ ; lessons on marriage being a compromise from celebrated British playwright
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'The one charm of marriage is that it makes a life of deception absolutely necessary for both parties...' A century-old lesson on trust, compromise, and acceptance in relationships by the Irish literary legend
- Quote of the Day by Victor Hugo: 'You who suffer because you love...'- A gut-wrenching lesson about love, pain, and the human heart by the famous Notre-Dame novelistVictor Hugo, author of Les Miserables, believed love transforms lives. His quote, 'You who suffer because you love, love still more. To die...12 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by the iconic Irish poet W.B. Yeats: 'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting...' – The Second Coming poet's gentle reminder that magic exists when we learn to truly seeIrish poet W.B. Yeats believed life holds hidden wonders. He felt people miss these by being too busy. Yeats's quote encourages sharper sen...11 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Liam Neeson: ‘If you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote...’ - The Schindler's List legend’s inspiring message about living with purposeLiam Neeson's iconic line, 'If you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, you become something else entire...11 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Amitabh Bachchan's co-star left Kashmir as a child, sold kites, and lived in a Mumbai chawl. He survived on Rs 30 a day. Now, he is a famous actor and authorManav Kaul's journey from a displaced childhood in Kashmir to selling kites and swimming competitively in Madhya Pradesh, eventually leadin...11 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering...' Sometimes fear of making a choice can be much more painful than the decision itself, explained by The Alchemist writerPaulo Coelho's quote of the day reflects the emotional burden of uncertainty that many people experience in relationships, careers, and maj...11 Jun, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...07 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth I: ‘I would rather go to any extreme than suffer anything that is unworthy of…’ Ex-England monarch's powerful words on honor and dignityQueen Elizabeth I, ruling England for 45 years, navigated political intrigue and religious conflict to become a formidable monarch. Her rei...02 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- Quote of the day by French philosopher Albert Camus: ‘In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer’Life's tough times often reveal our greatest strengths. French writer Albert Camus shared a powerful quote about finding an 'invincible sum...31 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Greek writer Aristophanes: ‘These impossible women! How they do get around us! The poet was right: Can't…’ humorous take on relationships and the universal emotion towards femalesQuote of the day: Even after more than two thousand years, Aristophanes remains one of history’s most influential comic writers. His plays ...28 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Father of Tragedy Aeschylus: “Married love between man and woman is… – Inspiring lessons on marriage, commitment, trust and why actions speak louder than vows by the ancient Athenian playwright known for his powerful tragedies and deep insight into human nature and moralityQuote of the Day by Aeschylus: Aeschylus’s quote, “Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature,” exp...27 May, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Greek tragic playwright Sophocles: “All men make mistakes, but a good man… – Inspiring lessons on ego, accountability, courage and why we must accept our mistakes by the great thinker of ancient Greek tragedy and human natureQuote of the Day by Sophocles: Sophocles’ quote, “All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repai...27 May, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Anton Chekhov: 'If you are afraid of loneliness, don’t get married' - Why one of Russia’s greatest writers of all time believed marriage cannot cure lonelinessA timeless quote from Russian writer Anton Chekhov warns against marrying to escape loneliness. The Russian playwright believed relationshi...27 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: 'Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is...' - life lessons on why true love starts in the mind and grows in the heart by Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth writerQuote of the day by William Shakespeare: William Shakespeare's words reveal love's true nature. It is not about looks but the mind and hear...23 May, 2026, 01.55 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Dorothy Parker: 'The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant—and let the air out...' Life lessons on love, happiness and human nature by popular American poet and literary criticQuote of the day by Dorothy Parker explores parenting, family life, love, happiness, and human nature through humour and social observation...16 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Lying is not only saying what isn't true. It is also, in fact especially, saying more than...' - Nobel Prize winner and The Stranger author reveals psychology behind why people lie and hide true feelings and emotionsQuote of the day by Albert Camus: His quote highlights that lying extends beyond simple falsehoods, often involving exaggerating emotions o...14 May, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
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