As the Divine is in all things, we see all things as equal ― and especially, all people are equal and we practice this equality of vision by honouring the spirit that dwells within each and every one of us,...

On this International Women’s Day today, let us all pledge to empower each other to become better human beings as we are more powerful when we empower each other, says DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI What does empowerment really mean? Empowerment is not about...

Hinduism is a mental state and not a religion. A true Hindu should solve differences through discussions, which maintain inner peace and never through arguments, aggression and violence or anything that destroys peace, says MOHANJI Hinduism is a state.  ‘Ha’ represents...

Apart from a healthy diet and routine, one must inculcate discipline in life, say the BRAHMA KUMARIS Self-discipline is not a matter of intelligence. It is a matter of will and emotion as stated by Dr S Radhakrishan, a great...

Music can help you to evolve into a better human being and grow emotionally and spiritually, says ARJUN PEREIRA Did we really know what kind of music was right for us when we were young and immature? Should the music...

RENU GULATI, a teacher of Ayurveda, works with women’s groups in Rishikesh. She analyses whether our lifestyle can be 100 per cent sustainable in this day and age I run a women’s empowerment group and sustainability organisation in Rishikesh and...

The person whom you believe is your enemy is really a good being like you, deserving your kindness, friendship, and love. So why not make the effort to love your so-called enemy, says OSWALD PEREIRA Patrick, you should hate alcohol;...

RAMESH RAJARAMAN urges us to embark on the path of patience ― a great companion and an ambassador of peace Many times in life we encounter situations when actions of an individual have  created havoc. The action may be intentional or...

Let not any patch of land or space around your house or on your terrace go waste. Plant your own kitchen and vegetable garden in it, says REENA SINGH Everyone has at least some space around to experiment with growing...

MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN analyses the path to becoming a super-achiever The American writer, Charles Garfield, who has made a thorough study of the psychology of peak achievement, says that, “in a study of 90 leaders in business, politics, sports and...

DR SANJAY TEOTIA suggests that it is okay to be delusional sometimes to a very limited extent To delude oneself is basic nature for most. Delusions are false beliefs, but nevertheless it is a belief held with strong conviction despite evidence to...

What is night and day? One is dark and urges us to be reclusive, while the other is bright and dictates that we interact with others. Are these two distinct worlds created by the Supreme Being with a particular purpose?...

Today, the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the right day to reaffirm the great Maratha King’s belief in religious tolerance, says OSWALD PEREIRA Born and bred in Thane, in Maharashtra, I grew up reading stories of Chhatrapati Shivaji...

DR PARMESHWAR ARORA, celebrity Ayurvedacharya has a dream of reaching knowledge of ancient Ayurveda remedies to every home. Here he tells you how to make Ayurveda a part of your daily life There are so many problems in our daily...

On the occasion of Basant Panchami (also called Saraswati Puja) today, SHASHI DIP pays a heartfelt tribute to Goddess Saraswati who blesses us with knowledge and wisdom As I start penning this article, Goddess Saraswati is not only bestowing wisdom...

DR PARUL GUPTA’s heartfelt tribute to the brave CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in the Pulwama attack on February 14, 2019, two years ago  Our flag doesn’t fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the force of the...

Reiki Grandmaster AMAR KUMAR traces how music affects our moods and corresponds to our seven energy centres or chakras If there is one common language that binds all of mankind – it is music. The love for music is elemental. It...

By meditating on the eight aspects of God ― peace, love, joy, calmness, light, sound, power and wisdom ― we can activate these divine qualities to work as antidotes to all our problems, says NAYASWAMI DEVI There is a tradition...