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Word of the day: Quixote
Word of the day: Quixote
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Today’s word that we are going to discover the meaning of is Quixote. The word comes from a famous old book written more than 400 years ago. It became popular because of a unique story and character. Over time, this word entered everyday English and is now used widely in books, news, and daily conversations.
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Jan 13, 2026, 07:00:00 PM IST
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Today’s word is “Quixote,” used to describe someone who is very idealistic but not practical, meaning they dream big without thinking of real-life limits. The official definition of “Quixote” is “exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical,” showing that the word is often used in a critical but thoughtful way, as stated by Oxford Language Club.
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Common synonyms of “Quixote” include:
Romantic,
Visionary,
Fanciful,
Dreamy,
And all of these words point to someone led by imagination rather than reality.
How to pronuciate Quixote:
The pronunciation of the word is written as /kwik-sot-ik/, helping learners say it correctly in daily use.
The word comes from the famous novel “Don Quixote,” written by Miguel de Cervantes and published in 1605, making it one of the oldest literary-based English words still in use, as per Literary history.
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The novel tells the story of Don Quixote, an old knight who believes he must bring justice and honor to the world, even though his ideas come from fantasy books and not real life. Don Quixote’s actions are brave but foolish, because he fights imaginary enemies and misunderstands the real world, which is why his name became linked to unrealistic dreaming.
Over time, the word “quixotic” came to mean chasing big dreams with strong belief, even when logic says it will fail, showing strong emotion but weak planning. In modern usage, the word is often used for activists, artists, or dreamers who refuse to give up, even when success looks impossible.
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How to use Quixotic in a sentence:
His quixotic dream was to change the world overnight.
She had a quixotic belief that everyone would always be kind.
The plan sounded brave but quixotic and hard to achieve.
He followed his quixotic ideas even when others doubted him.
Examples of “quixotic” behavior include trying to save the world alone, changing society overnight, or achieving goals without money or support, which sounds inspiring but unrealistic. While “quixotic” actions can inspire others with hope and courage, they also warn people about ignoring facts and reality, as stated by Oxford Language Club. The word reminds readers that dreams are powerful, but they work best when mixed with practical thinking, keeping imagination and reality in balance.
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It means a person who dreams big and follows ideals that are often unrealistic or impractical.
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The word comes from the famous book Don Quixote written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605.
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Bhumika Realty raises Rs 170 cr to fund project in Faridabad
Bhumika Realty raises Rs 170 cr to fund project in Faridabad
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Bhumika Realty has raised Rs 170 crore from a real estate credit platform of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC and BGO to fund its new mixed-use project in Faridabad.
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Jan 12, 2026, 02:21:00 PM IST
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Bhumika Realty has raised Rs 170 crore from a real estate credit platform of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC and BGO to fund its new mixed-use project in Faridabad.
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In a statement on Monday, the company said the fund would be used for construction and working capital requirements.
Property consultant Cushman & Wakefield facilitated the deal.
"Faridabad is entering a new phase of organised urban growth, supported by infrastructure and rising end-user demand. Closing financial arrangements within weeks of launch reinforces the strength of the project fundamentals and our disciplined approach to capital deployment," said Uddhav Poddar, CMD, Bhumika Group.
India's real estate sector has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years with record capital deployment from both domestic and foreign investors, said A Balasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.
"The demand for integrated mixed-use environments in Faridabad/NCR has never been stronger. We believe the modern consumer is seeking more than just a property and this seamless live-work-play ecosystem provides just that. Our investment in this project is driven by conviction, and we are proud to back a development that addresses this market gap," said Akshat Pandya, Head, Real Estate, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.
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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd and BGO had announced their collaboration to form a structured credit investment vehicle in June 2022, offering strategic financing solutions.
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The platform has successfully committed USD 130 million to invest in thirteen projects spread across six cities, focusing on post approval real estate projects with established partners.
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With the robust deal pipeline under negotiation, the platform targets to achieve USD 1 billion of deployed capital under this strategy by 2028, the statement said.
Bhumika Realty, part of the Bhumika Group, has developed retail real estate projects in Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan.
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