At least one in ten people have depression at some point in their lives, with some estimates closer to one in four. It’s one of the worst things for someone’s wellbeing – worse than debt, divorce or diabetes.
Anne Carson is a poet, essayist, professor of Classics, and translator. Life and Career Anne Carson was born on 21 June 1950, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Carson’s work often combines elements of poetry, prose, and academic scholarship, exploring themes such as love, desire, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Carson studied at the University … Read more
Alice Oswald is a British poet from Reading, Berkshire. Her work won the T. S. Eliot Prize in 2002 and the Griffin Poetry Prize in 2017. Life and Career Alice Oswald was born on 10 December 1966, in Reading, England, she grew up in a literary household; her father was a headmaster and her mother … Read more
Anne Cath Vestly (15 February 1920 – 15 December 2008) was a Norwegian author of children’s literature. She is known for a wide range of books published from 1953 to 2004.
Charles Edouard Guillaume (15 February 1861 – 13 May 1938) was a Swiss physicist and Nobel Prize laureate. He won the 1920 Nobel Prize in Physics. He continued to make important contributions to the field of physics throughout his career and was widely recognized as one of the leading scientists of his time. Life and … Read more
DBC Pierre is a writer and author best known for his debut novel, “Vernon God Little,” which won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2003. Life and Career DBC Pierre was born on 14 February 1961, in Reynella, South Australia. He grew up in Mexico City and attended several schools, including the French Lycée. … Read more
Herbert A Hauptman (14 February 1917 – 23 October 2011) was an American mathematician. He won the 1985 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career Herbert Aaron Hauptman was born on 14 February 1917, in New York. He completed his schooling at Townsend Harris High School and grew interested in mathematics and science. In 1937, he … Read more
14 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 14 February is the birth anniversary of Zahir ud-din Muhammad Babur, Mohan Dharia, Madhubala, and Sushma Swaraj. 14 February is also observed as the death anniversary of V.T Krishnamachari, and Vidyanivas Mishra. Birth Anniversary 14 February in Indian history is celebrated as … Read more
Carol Ann Duffy was a prominent contemporary British poet, playwright, and writer. Duffy won the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry in 1993 for her collection “Mean Time.” Life and Career Carol Ann Duffy was born on December 23, 1955, in Glasgow, Scotland. She grew up in Staffordshire, England, where her father worked as a … Read more
George Szirtes is a prominent British-Hungarian poet, translator, and writer. Life and Career George Szirtes was born on 29 November 1948, in Budapest, Hungary, Szirtes experienced the tumultuous effects of World War II and the subsequent Soviet occupation of Hungary. Szirtes grew up in Budapest but emigrated to England with his family in 1956 during … Read more
Carolina Maria de Jesus (14 March 1914 – 13 February 1977) was a Brazilian outskirts memorialist who lived most of her life as a slum-dweller.
Sarojini Naidu (13 February 1879 – 2 March 1949) was an Indian political activist and poet. Mahatma Gandhi gave her the title of “Nightingale of India” or “Bharat Kokila.” On 13 Feb 2014, Google celebrated Sarojini Naidu’s 135th Birthday with a doodle. Life and career Sarojini Naidu was born on 13 February 1879, Hyderabad, India. Her … Read more
Pakistan’s heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation’s political uncertainty.
Quebec is the eastern province of Canada. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the rich history, cultural significance, natural beauty, and economic landscape of this captivating region. From its vibrant cities to its stunning landscapes, Quebec offers a wealth of experiences for visitors and residents alike. Historical of Quebec Quebec’s history is as diverse and … Read more
Darwin Day is an international celebration of the life and work of Charles Darwin, the world-renowned naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection. Darwin Day is celebrated annually on February 12, which is the anniversary of his birth in 1809. The day is an occasion for people of all ages to reflect … Read more