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Quote of the day by Natsume Soseki: ‘I believe that words uttered in passion contain a greater living…’ – Japanese literary giant on the power of emotion- Japanese mindset of the day by Natsume Soseki: 'Loneliness is the price we have to pay for being born in this modern age, so full of...' - thought-provoking life lessons by father of modern Japanese literature teaches why people feel lonely despite having freedom and independence
- Japanese mindset of the day by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki: 'The older we get the more we seem to think that everything was...' - thought-provoking life lessons by The Makioka Sisters author on living in the moment and why we believe the past was better than the present
- Life Lesson of the Day by Paulo Coelho: "All you have to do is pay attention: lessons always arrive when..." Learn the very profound and apt learning by the author of The Alchemist who shows how ordinary moments can become extraordinary teachers when we truly pay attentionLife Lesson of the Day by Paulo Coelho: We often wander through life looking for answers in all the wrong places. The daily grind blinds us...18 Jun, 2026, 05.43 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
- Koji Suzuki, horror novelist and creator of ‘Ring’, dies at 68Koji Suzuki, the celebrated Japanese author behind the iconic horror novel Ring, has passed away at the age of 68. Suzuki's work revolution...10 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: ‘If you remember me, then I don't care if everyone else forgets’.'- ‘Kafka on the Shore’ author's advice on relationships and lonelinessQuote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: Haruki Murakami's words highlight the profound value of being remembered by someone close over broad p...29 Mar, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'No matter how far you travel…'—inspiring quotes by the famous Norwegian Wood authorQuote of the Day: Japanese author Haruki Murakami's quote highlights that travel cannot lead to self-escape. His works explore inner journe...12 Jan, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- Hungarian British author David Szalay beats Kiran Desai to win Booker Prize 2025 for 'Flesh'Other works in the race for the big prize included 'Flashlight' by American Korean author Susan Choi, 'Audition' by American Japanese write...11 Nov, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
- 52 places to go in 2025The article showcases diverse global destinations with unique experiences and recent developments. From Jane Austen's anniversary celebrati...08 Jan, 2025, 12.05 PM IST
- Curtain call: From 'Friends' star Matthew Perry to Lisa Marie Presley, influential people who passed away in '23A list of celebs who left us in 2023.04 Dec, 2023, 11.35 PM IST
- Vladimir Putin prepares Russia for 'Forever War' as efforts to vilify the West continue"That Prigozhin rebelled was symptomatic of many social problems, but the way he advanced toward Moscow unhindered also demonstrated nervou...07 Aug, 2023, 08.21 AM IST
- Queen Elizabeth II, Lata Mangeshkar, Bob Saget & Betty Davis: Remembering influential people who we lost in 2022Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022.27 Dec, 2022, 09.57 AM IST
- Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro pens 'Living', the British remake of Kurosawa classic 'Ikiru''Ikiru' revolved around a cancer patient who goes on a very personal quest.22 Dec, 2022, 08.57 AM IST
- From 'It Starts With Us' to 'The Light We Carry': A mix of literary and commercial favoritesThe fall also will feature new fiction from Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk.26 Aug, 2022, 08.27 AM IST
- Novelist-turned-DJ Murakami's first-ever radio show 'Stay Home' lifts spirits, helps people beat corona-related bluesMusic serves as an important motif in Murakami's stories.23 May, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
- Jadavpur University hosts DOGS: Every story tells a pictureDespite the presence of selfie- and autograph-hunters, this was no comic book fan convention. There was no cosplay (costume play) on displa...15 Jan, 2017, 12.27 AM IST
- A Culture of ResilienceMany reference 1990, the year the bubble burst, as the turning point in Japan’s postwar history. Novelist Haruki Murakami, however, argued ...21 Jan, 2014, 06.18 AM IST
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