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“The idea of a tax on the ownership of a television belongs in the 1950s. Why not tax people for owning a washing machine to fund the manufacture of Persil?”

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Jeremy Paxman

Jeremy Paxman is a renowned British journalist and television presenter, born on May 11, 1950. Known for his sharp questioning and in-depth investigative reporting, he has hosted several high-profile news programs. more

“All over India, all over the world, as the sun or the shadow of darkness moves from east to west, the call to prayer moves with it, and people kneel down in a wave to pray to God. Five waves each day - one for each namaaz - ripple across the globe from longitude to longitude. The component elements change direction, like iron filings near a magnet - towards the house of God in Mecca.”

People World Moving House Prayer Darkness Sun Five Praying Elements Shadow India West Wave East Each Day Iron Globes Components Praying To God Magnet Ripple Mecca Filing House Of God

Book:A Suitable Boy

Source: A Suitable Boy

“You have to learn a few things, which you do along the way, but basically, poetry is a matter of the ear. Iambic pentameters or what constitutes a stanza comes naturally - your ears will know.”

Knows Way Matter Ears Poetry Is

Author:Vikram Seth

“You know, I can imagine not writing a novel and writing poetry only.”

Knows Writing I Can Novel Imagine Writing Poetry

Author:Vikram Seth

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