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  • Roger Federer QuotesCreated: 2009-07-05 @ 19:13:14 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-05 @ 19:19:29 GMT
    Fans cheered as Roger Federer made history at the Wimbledon 2009. But, in the world of sport, fame is a moving target. Read these Roger Federer Quotes to read the mind of all time greats…
  • Funny WomenCreated: 2009-07-03 @ 08:41:35 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 08:43:38 GMT
    A woman is an emblem of beauty; an enigma that harbors a myriad thoughts and emotions within the crucible of privacy. She drives you crazy, and yet one cannot fathom how insipid the world would be …
  • GandhiCreated: 2009-07-03 @ 08:31:27 GMT     
    Gandhi, the pioneer of non-violence, believed in simplicity. His simple attire became a subject of great contemplation and ridicule in western nations. His compelling ideas braved death and continu…
  • Famous Marriage QuotesCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 07:28:01 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:03:46 GMT
    Are you confused about whether your immaculate love deserves to translate into marriage? Do you worry about the repercussions of this double-edged sword? Well, read these famous marriage quotes and…
  • Marriage QuotationsCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 07:25:02 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:36:36 GMT
    In most species, procreation with multiple partners is the norm. However, in the case of humans, monogamy is preferred. Adulterous or polygamous relationships are frowned up in society. Does this c…
  • Quotes About MarriageCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 07:11:24 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:01:12 GMT
    Anybody who has been in a happy marriage will confirm that the key to a happy married life lies in the bedrock of trust and friendship. Marriage spells out a lifetime of love. With trust, you can o…
  • Quotes on MarriageCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 07:04:32 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:05:05 GMT
    We see failing marriages all around us. Egocentric individuals end up in a relationship of convenience, just to be accepted by society. Display of love often becomes a perfunctory exercise. Passion…
  • Marriage QuoteCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 07:01:20 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:38:12 GMT
    In today's world of self-obsession, marriage remains a sacrosanct and unequivocal expression of commitment. Marriage is not just a union of two people. It is a confluence of values, culture, and tr…
  • Marriage WishesCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 06:57:39 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:34:12 GMT
    When you see the bride and the groom walking down the aisle, what thought comes to your mind? Do you think, "Oh how lucky they are to have found love!" Or do you exclaim, "How beauti…
  • Marriage WishCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 06:55:32 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:35:39 GMT
    Does every bride and groom have a last wish before they get married? Some people celebrate their last day before marriage by throwing a bachelor's party or a hen party. The objective of this party …
  • Marriage SayingsCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 06:53:00 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-30 @ 05:44:41 GMT
    Can you ever forget the day you got married? Certainly not! It is one of the most special occasions in your life. The words "I do" hold special meaning. These two words bear the responsib…
  • Marriage Love QuotesCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 06:49:04 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-29 @ 10:37:42 GMT
    You don't need a marriage to legitimize your relationship. Marriages are sacred vows and hence should be undertaken only when two people in love are willing to enter into a lifetime commitment. Wit…
  • About Michael JacksonCreated: 2009-06-26 @ 10:03:25 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 10:22:02 GMT
    Celebrities know how and when to produce the right sound bytes. On the occasion of Michael Jackson's death, many celebrities revealed their "true feelings" about Michael Jackson. The lege…
  • Michael Jackson: LifeCreated: 2009-06-26 @ 09:53:19 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 10:21:15 GMT
    Although his status grew beyond the zenith, he always kept his feet firmly planted to the ground. Michael Jackson was pretty much a grounded person, unlike many other celebrities. He had a very sen…
  • Michael Jackson: FamilyCreated: 2009-06-26 @ 09:48:08 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 10:20:27 GMT
    Michael Jackson was a good father was to his own kids, but he never received the same love from his own dad. Often Michael Jackson talked about his unhappy childhood, and abusive father. Living und…
  • Michael JacksonCreated: 2009-06-26 @ 09:40:55 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 10:19:33 GMT
    Michael Jackson did not have it easy. Throughout his childhood, he suffered from physical and mental abuse by his father. As his popularity grew, he was constantly mobbed and hassled by the paparaz…
  • Michael Jackson QuotesCreated: 2009-06-26 @ 09:36:47 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 12:43:38 GMT
    "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown" is an apt saying for the "King of Pop". Michael Jackson's life was a bed of roses. Except that the roses also carried thorns. And in …
  • Famous LeadersCreated: 2009-06-24 @ 06:24:59 GMT     
    Famous leaders are like the shining sun. They transcend the mundane and the quotidian. These visionaries dare to dream. With their unique ability to inspire and arouse, they steer nations and thus …
  • ChristmasCreated: 2009-06-24 @ 06:10:36 GMT     
    What does Christmas remind you of? Mistletoe, holly, Christmas tree, eggnog, Christmas pudding, and so many wonderful things. When the heart is happy, Christmas can never be dull. It's not just abo…
  • KeatsCreated: 2009-06-24 @ 06:02:26 GMT     
    John Keats's poems are full of vivid imagery that lends an aesthetic appeal to his writings. Though his life was wrought with difficulties, Keats's passion for poetry survived against all odds, eve…
  • Shakespeare PlaysCreated: 2009-06-20 @ 03:04:23 GMT     
    Shakespeare plays continue to exert a profound impact on the literary scene. These plays are always responsive to the taste of the audience. By using literary devices such as rhythmic patterns and …
  • CourageCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 21:25:57 GMT     
    What does it take to go against social norms? What does it take to challenge the wrong, to swim against the tide, and to stand for what is right? Courage is a virtue of the brave. It gives one the …
  • Emily DickinsonCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 21:14:43 GMT     
    The life of Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, the American poet, makes for an interesting read. Traumatized at a young age by the demise of a close friend, death haunted her throughout her life. In fact, …
  • Memorable QuotesCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 10:36:23 GMT     
    There's an eerie silence that accompanies death. When people depart from this world, their voices are no longer heard. But some voices echo forever. These are the voices of the noble luminaries who…
  • Falling in LoveCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 10:31:23 GMT     
    Do you have great love chemistry with your partner? When in love, you experience a variety of emotions. At times, love makes your spirit soar with happiness. At other times, falling in love can bri…
  • L.O.V.ECreated: 2009-06-19 @ 07:46:12 GMT     
    What is love? A word that has no definition? Poets have glorified love. Many battles have raged for the sake of love. Yet, it remains an enigma. Its beauty remains hidden. If you have found true lo…
  • L-O-V-ECreated: 2009-06-19 @ 07:40:52 GMT     
    L-o-v-e. The spelling of love. The four letters that were instrumental in the genesis of life. Without love there cannot be life. L-o-v-e may be a crisp four-letter word but it is the one word that…
  • SayingsCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 07:38:03 GMT     
    Sayings capture more than just wisdom. Sayings essay the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of people around the planet. Despite their diversity, sayings are universally applicable. They are the fil…
  • Positive ThinkingCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 07:30:47 GMT     
    Do you feel that life has been unfair to you? Do you feel that people and situations have let you down? Quite obviously, you are down in the dumps. But don't hover on these bad thoughts. Positive t…
  • TennysonCreated: 2009-06-18 @ 07:12:27 GMT     
    You probably know this famous line, "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all". What you probably don’t know is that it was penned by Alfred Lord Tenny…
  • ShakespeareCreated: 2009-06-18 @ 07:07:02 GMT     
    William Shakespeare, the English poet, playwright and dramatist, is the center of adulation and inspiration to artists from all genres. As the author of famous plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and…
  • Fashion QuotesCreated: 2009-06-18 @ 06:59:34 GMT     
    We often think of fashion in terms of chic brands. Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Versace; these are some of the temples of fashion. Fashionistas splash their wealth on famous fashion brands. But that doesn…
  • FriendshipCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 06:20:56 GMT     
    Friendship is for life. It involves an exercise of choice not compulsion. This is what makes it the purest of all relationships. However, you must choose your friends carefully. And cherish and nur…
  • LoveCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 06:15:00 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-16 @ 06:15:23 GMT
    Love. The pulse of life. The emotion that encapsulates all that is beautiful. Love is the essence of a relationship. Read along and enjoy the comforting emotion called love. It is amazing how this …
  • Retirement QuotesCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 06:08:38 GMT     
    Retirement is a time when one is done eking out a living and can sit back and enjoy the fruits of labor. Feel the breeze, smell the flowers, hear the birds, and appreciate this wonderful life. Reti…
  • TeresaCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 06:03:19 GMT     
    As the founder of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India, Mother Teresa is the epitome of compassion and love. Her life is a saga of courage and endurance. It is an inspiration for people de…
  • Holiday QuotesCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 05:56:28 GMT     
    Holidays usher in that time of the year when leisure replaces work as a priority. You are filled with a joyous exuberance to explore, travel and learn. So indulge in laziness. Spend time with your …
  • KiplingCreated: 2009-06-16 @ 05:37:33 GMT     
    Rudyard Kipling, the first English language writer to receive the Nobel Prize, is eulogized for his narrative versatility. Born as an Anglo-Indian, his writings are influenced by complexities of id…
  • Historical QuotesCreated: 2009-06-14 @ 02:29:32 GMT     
    Don't you wish you could go back and delete the World Wars, the natural disasters, the genocide, and the terror strikes from world history? Don't you wish you could bring back those leaders whose v…

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