6 book recommendations that inspired Malayalam movies and where to watch them on OTT: Mathilukal to PonmanMalayalam cinema has turned several popular novels into memorable movies. From the touching prison romance of Mathilukal to the survival dr...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Quote of the Day by one of the world's bestselling living philosophers Ryan Holiday: 'We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be...'- Here's a powerful quote on freedom, wisdom, and the true meaning of education by The Daily Stoic authorRyan Holiday posits that genuine freedom is rooted in the acquisition of knowledge rather than merely the absence of constraints. He emphas...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
From Norman Mailer's 'fug' to Trump's Oval Office: How a four-letter word conquered the English languageThe F-word's journey from censored print to common usage is explored. Norman Mailer faced publisher edits in his debut novel, substituting ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Ever dreamt of running a bookstore? This Scottish town allows visitors to become booksellers for a week. You can even stay here on rentEscape the city grind in Scotland's Wigtown. The Open Book bookstore offers a unique chance to live and work among books for a week. Visito...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Quote of the Day by William Shakespeare: “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” what does true greatness really mean in today’s success-driven world of leadership and ambition?Quote of the Day by William Shakespeare: William Shakespeare quotes remain among the most searched topics in “motivational quotes,” “life w...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
New OTT releases this week (June 8 - June 14): Bhooth Bangla to Raakh to Karuppu, 10 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and moreThis week brings a wave of new content to streaming platforms. Suriya's action drama Karuppu and Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Beethoven: 'A true artist is expected to be all that is noble-minded, and this is not...' - Für Elise and Symphony No. 5 composer reveals harsh reality artists' life, creativity, fame and why creators face so much scrutiny and criticismQuote of the day by Beethoven: Ludwig van Beethoven's words highlight the societal paradox of expecting artists to be paragons of virtue wh...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Word of the Day: ApochromatismWord of the Day: “Apochromatism” may have its roots in the highly technical world of optical engineering, but the idea behind it reaches fa...
31 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Word of the Day: CacozeliaWord of the Day: Using overly complicated vocabulary simply to impress others can itself become a form of cacozelia. The real distinction c...
31 May, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Word of the Day: KakistocracyWord of the Day: ‘Kakistocracy’ is far more than an obscure dictionary term. It is a striking linguistic weapon, sharp, historical and emot...
29 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Word of the Day: AcersecomicWord of the Day: Language is more than a tool for communication; it also serves as a form of cultural memory. Words like “acersecomic” pres...
27 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Matilda author Roald Dahl: ‘Those who do not believe in magic will never find it. Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.’Roald Dahl's final published work, 'The Minpins,' offers a poignant farewell, urging readers to retain childlike wonder and discover magic ...
22 May, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Word of the Day: PhilokalistWord of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwrit...
21 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Alexander Pushkin: 'It's a lucky man, a very lucky man, who is committed to what he believes..' ; life lesson from father of Russian literatureAlexander Pushkin, a celebrated Russian poet, explored the privilege of living by one's ideals in his novel 'Eugene Onegin.' He expressed e...
18 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Homer: 'Let me not then die ingloriously and without a..'-The Odyssey authors' timeless words about struggle, courage and leaving behind a meaningful legacyAncient Greek poet Homer's words on courage and legacy still resonate. His epics, the Iliad and Odyssey, explored timeless themes of pride,...
16 May, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Edgar Allan Poe: ‘The death of a beautiful woman is...’ - Why heartbreak often inspires humanity’s most influential stories and the gothic philosophy behind grief, beauty, and human emotionQuote of the Day by Edgar Allan Poe suggests tragic love stories leave a lasting impact. Poe believed the death of a beautiful woman was th...
16 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST