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  World Book and Copyright Day 2022: Know history, significance, theme, quotes & why is it celebrated

  Books & Culture | April 23, 2022 10:46 IST

  World Book and Copyright Day 2022: April 23 is believed to be a symbolic date in world literature since many prominent authors such as William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died on this date.

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  Shashi Tharoor turns William Shakespeare. And, netizens just can't stop laughing

  India | August 11, 2019 9:59 IST

  Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has turned William Shakespeare. Eh? Well, don't be bewildered. Here's what happened.

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  Did William Shakespeare father an illegitimate child?

  World | February 17, 2016 9:36 IST

  London: William Shakespeare may have had an illegitimate son for whom the legendary bard penned a sonnet, a new book has claimed.Sonnet 126, addressed to "my lovely boy", was written for the infant William Davenant,

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  Sudhir Mishra dedicates 'Aur Devdas' to Saratchandra, Shakespeare

  Bollywood | March 08, 2015 13:52 IST

  Mumbai: Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who has completed a long schedule of "Aur Devdas" in Lucknow, says he has decided to dedicate the film to Bengali novelist Saratchandra Chatterjee and English playwright William Shakespeare."I'm dedicating the

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  Watch: Pak actress Meera's English skills can give headache to Shakespeare!

  Blah | February 28, 2015 20:00 IST

  A wise man rightly said if you keep your mouth shut, you won't put your foot in it. But, guess Pakistan actress Meera is totally unaware of the fact and loves to flaunt her pathetic

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  Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Haider' declared a hit

  Bollywood | October 16, 2014 20:44 IST

  Mumbai: Shahid Kapoor-starrer “Haider” -- a modern-day adaptation of “Hamlet” with Kashmir as its backdrop -- has achieved many milestones. It has become the first Kashmir-based film in many years to click with the audience,

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  William Shakespeare goes colourfully 'desi'

  India | January 19, 2013 6:47 IST

  New Delhi: Literature, clashing cultures and global performance genres merge quaintly on the Indian stage, riding on legendary 16th century playwright William Shakespeare's works at the National School of Drama's annual theatre fest here.The fortnight-long

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  Shakespeare, Shaw Plays Still Relevant, Says Naseeruddin Shah

  Bollywood | February 09, 2012 16:02 IST

  Kolkata, Feb 9: There is no need to contemporarise work like those of William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, as they are still relevant, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has said.“I closely follow the text. I