The writer has been keeping a daily record of her days for the past thirty years. It’s a date she never misses….and she tells you why her diaries have been a focal point of her life for so long―her close...

Your future vision comes from your Soul. You can be sure of this if you’re thinking about introducing novelty into your life and you get “resonance”―the thrill or the vibration that is coming to you through the silent language of...

For India’s ‘wonder women’ scientists, ‘the sky is not the limit’. Women have been playing a leading role in ISRO’s path-breaking space forays. In this chapter, ‘Crossing the Rubicon’ from the book, ‘ISRO’s Magnificent Women in Their Flying Machines, India’s...

The writer, who is an Ayurveda practitioner in Rishikesh, recommends that you follow a particular routine for all times, but especially now during this Covid-19 crisis Some of these measures have been recommended by eminent vaidyas from across the country...

Students at Ruma Roka’s school Noida Deaf Society wear a t-shirt proudly proclaiming Deaf But Not Dumb. And this Ruma has proved to the world, for thousands of her students from all over India are well-placed in jobs in different...

There is one desire that is common in all beings, and that is the desire to succeed in all spheres of life, whether it is academics, work, sports or relationships. It is something that is instilled in us from childhood:...

The writer wonders about karma and destiny, those eternal, metaphysical concepts that hold sway over our lives Once in a small village lived a mother and her son. The son moved to the city to earn, promising to return after...

The Law of Attraction works in every area of our life. Whether we want a better job, a loving relationship with others, or good health, it is the Law of Attraction that brings to us whatever we think of, particularly...

  In general, it’s essential that we use our own will power to reach our goals. But we must also remember that there’s “success in failure”―in knowing how to go through life’s  difficult experiences and come out stronger. You don’t have...

It is often said that we must hate the sin and not the sinner. So, we must forgive. But the question is: Is it so easy to forgive? The obvious answer is ‘No’. It takes a lot of courage to...

An Ayurvedacharya’s guide to pulling yourself out of stress before it leads to depression and other psychosomatic ailments Many of us have succumbed to stress and depression in some form or other in this modern world. This has led to...

There is an old adage that says, “It is better to give than to receive.”  Yet, how many of us actually live by this?  How many of us would give to another before taking for ourselves?  It is not simple sacrifice I am...

Real life lies in the lap of nature: In understanding the carpet of grass In understanding the tranquillity of the forest In understanding the chirping of birds In understanding the reason behind the rising sun In understanding the reason for...

Balancing your life by Living Simply is about simple living, a simple daily routine, and living in the moment with awareness, says the writer The words of Lao Tzu, the seventh century Chinese father of Tao, have been lovingly treasured for...

Just like Mother Nature replenishes herself, we must learn to do the same, says the writer Some years ago, I had been on a short residential retreat at a nature cure clinic about two hours’ drive from Bangalore. The three-acre...

We must stop taking ourselves too seriously. And never depend completely on that one profession we have set our hearts on. If something is not working out, we must look elsewhere, says TAAPSEE PANNU in an exclusive interview with YoursPositively...

This excerpt from the author’s book, ‘Lost and Found in Banaras’ paints the city as a breath-taking paradox that is incredibly diverse, chaotic, colourful, yet stark Banaras is not just the past revisited. Its enigma hits you instantly and takes...

On the occasion of  International Day of Yoga, the writer explains what yoga is all about Man searches. It is in his nature to seek that which gives joy, peace and happiness. Sometimes, he easily finds what he looks for...