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Jane Austen was born in 1775 and died in 1817. Her novels explored love, marriage, family, money, social expectations and the choices available to women in her time. Her writing remains powerful because romance in her novels rarely exists in isolation. Love is shaped by pride, class, reputation, family pressure and personal judgement. Persuasion, her…

Quote of the day by Michelangelo: “The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has”(Photo: X/@fanmichelangelo) Michelangelo Buonarroti was an Italian artist who worked as a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He carved the David and the Pietà. But apart from just taking an interest in art, he…

Indian mathematician and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) professor Mahesh Kakde has won the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries for his work in algebraic number theory.The prize is jointly awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU). It recognises researchers under the age of…

Photo: TEDx Vienna/ YouTube Stories about extraordinary children often fascinate us, about a child who seems to have been born ahead of everyone else, a toddler who reads before most kids can speak in full sentences, or a young boy who talks about space and science like a seasoned professor.While most children of this age…

Quote of the Day by Jeffery Archer Jeffery Archer’s passing almost feels like a personal blow to millions. He wasn’t just an author, but an enigma with which many associated. Jeffrey Archer lived a life that could itself have been lifted from one of his novels. There was ambition, wealth, politics, glamour, betrayal, financial ruin,…

Growing up, we have all watched animal documentaries where a Bengal tiger or an African giraffe looks majestic in its natural habitat. Funnily enough, there are also candid moments when animals are caught in hilarious poses. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are an effort to celebrate this lighter side of wildlife photography. The awards give…

What if your birth date could point you towards a spiritual destination? In ancient Indian tradition, Jyotirlingas are not just religious sites to visit; each vibrates at a certain frequency that resonates with the date you were born on. Different birth dates link to different planetary energies, each tied to specific personality traits, strengths, and…

Vande Bharat vs Amrit Bharat (AI-image) Indian Railways has been steadily expanding its fleet of modern trains, with Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat Express emerging as two of the most recognisable names these days. While both the trains are designed to offer faster, safer and more relaxed journeys, they cater to different passenger segments…

Honeymooning couple (Canva) After the last toast has been raised and the wedding lights have dimmed, another celebration quietly awaits. There is no guest list waiting, no schedule to follow; just the freedom to linger over breakfast by the sea, to let a sunset decide the pace of the evening. These are the little firsts…

And if you want the picture to look like it was actually discovered inside an old family album, this is the one to try. Prompt: Convert this photograph into an authentic 1970s Indian family-album photo. Preserve the exact identity and facial characteristics of everyone in the original image. Use period-correct Indian clothing, hairstyles, jewellery, furniture,…