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'I've never heard of this writer!' Oh, Gee- Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature: Who is this poet who made Ancient Greek stories feel new again? Here's what makes her writing so unique
- Anne Carson Nobel Prize 2026: Why did the Canadian poet win? How her unusual work brought Helen of Troy and Marilyn Monroe together
- Who is Anne Carson, the Canadian author who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature?Anne Carson has received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive body of work. She merges classical traditions with contempora...08 Oct, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Quote of the day by George Santayana: 'A child educated only at school is an uneducated child.' Spanish-American philosopher's lesson on real meaning of educationWhile a school can help us learn how to read and the basics of maths, it cannot give us a holistic education. Years ago, eminent philosophe...29 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Vladimir Solovyov: ‘Failure to recognize one's own absolute significance is equivalent to…’ – Russian philosopher on self-worth, faith and human dignityVladimir Solovyov, a distinguished Russian philosopher, delved into the essential nature of human value, asserting that understanding one's...14 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: ‘I accept reality and dare not…’ - American poet’s sharp take on radical acceptance and objective truthEmbracing reality as it exists promotes tranquility within oneself and enables sound decision-making. This mindset allows people to face ch...09 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Robin Morgan, poet and feminist whose allies included Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem, dies at 85Robin Morgan, the former child star who became a pioneering poet, writer and second-wave feminist activist, has died in New York at 85, her...06 Sep, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Arthur Miller: ‘A child's spirit is like a child, you can never catch it…’ - what love, patience and giving space can teach us about relationships, parenting and knowing when to stop chasing, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright known for Death of a Salesman and The CrucibleQuote of the Day by Arthur Miller: Arthur Miller's insightful perspective emphasizes the importance of patience and personal space in relat...05 Sep, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'A man's wife has more power over him than the state has' - A timeless lesson about marriage, love and freedom in relationships from the father of TranscendentalismRalph Waldo Emerson's Quote of the Day, "A man's wife has more power over him than the state has," was written in his private journal betwe...01 Sep, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: ‘Disobedience, in the eyes of any one who has read history, is man's…’ – Irish author on rebellion, conformity and progressOscar Wilde believed disobedience was a virtue driving human progress. He challenged Victorian society's rigid expectations through his art...31 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a...' - inspiring quote by father of Transcendentalist movement teaches life lessons on character, self-awareness and how your opinions reveal who you areQuote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: Ralph Waldo Emerson believed opinions reveal character and outlook. Our perspectives shape how we ...25 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: 'Keep me away from the wisdom which...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on emotional depth, joy, wisdom, compassion, intellect, arrogance and humilityQuote of the day by Khalil Gibran asks readers to think about wisdom, philosophy and greatness through compassion, joy and humility. His wo...22 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Joseph Brodsky: ‘The moment that you place blame somewhere, you undermine your resolve to…’ - Russian-American poet explains how blame game steals your power to change and transformBlame hinders personal growth and problem-solving efforts in daily life. Joseph Brodsky's words highlight how blame weakens our ability to ...17 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Herta Müller: 'To combat death you don't need much of a life, just one that isn't...' - Why your life doesn't need to e perfect to be worth savingNobel laureate Herta Müller offers a perspective on resilience and survival. She suggests that life's continuation needs only a single brea...16 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Robert Louis Stevenson: 'Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be...' - inspiring quote by Treasure Island and A Child's Garden of Verses author teaches life lessons on gratitude, appreciating what you have and why we shouldn't forget to be thankfulQuote of the day by Robert Louis Stevenson: Robert Louis Stevenson urged people to notice life's mercies and blessings. Forgetting gratitud...12 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- Happiness Habit of the day by Samuel Johnson: 'Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought...'; What the English writer and polymath teaches about finding joy in life's surprisesSamuel Johnson once observed that "pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought," suggesting that life's greatest joys often come unexp...29 Jul, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘To love oneself is the beginning of a...’ Irish poet's powerful wisdom on self worth and compassionOscar Wilde, a celebrated Victorian writer, remains widely quoted today. His famous quote emphasizes self-love as the start of a lifelong r...26 Jul, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal…’Oscar Wilde believed romance thrives in uncertainty, not definite proposals. Modern relationships often rush towards milestones, missing ea...20 Jul, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
- Indian-American doctor Amit Majmudar is Ohio's first Poet LaureateAmit Majmudar, a diagnostic nuclear radiologist, was named to the two-year honorary position by governor John Kasich who created the honour.24 Dec, 2015, 12.05 PM IST
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