The perspective that my friend lent me on one mystical night in a nondescript corner of the sprawling balcony of our college has remained in me alive as a guiding force for the rest of my life, says BATURAM NAYAK...
The perspective that my friend lent me on one mystical night in a nondescript corner of the sprawling balcony of our college has remained in me alive as a guiding force for the rest of my life, says BATURAM NAYAK...
We have learned to pursue experiences and savour pleasures, says NONA WALIA With people working from home and social life at almost zero, time has slowed down in these last few months. Suddenly, we are ‘Time Affluent’ with abundant time...
A 19-year-old college student, sitting on a chair on the verandah of his home, is studying for his exams. His home is situated a few hundred meters away from the road. A jeep full of policemen stops on the road....
MOHUA CHINAPPA yearns for the fragrance, magic and simplicity of Durga Puja in her Ma’s home The fragrance of the Sheoli flowers permeates into my being, announcing the arrival of Durga Puja. It is a festival with broken, fragmented, and...
Love of Divine Mother is only love of your own true self, says SWAMI KRIYANANDA First of all, we need to understand that Divine Mother is not a separate thing or person, but is the feminine aspect of God. There’s...
A celebration of the divine feminine energy, Durga, takes place twice a year, says RENU GULATI For most people, the Navaratras symbolise fasting, going to the Goddess’ temples and other ritualistic practices. For me, it also signifies a deeper connection...
My 98-year-old father-in-law in a critical condition held on to his life for 60 hours to fulfil a promise…it was nothing short of a miracle, says KALA RAMESH In my life, two proverbs, “Faith can move mountains” and “Expect the...
Sanatan Dharma can be followed by the world to end racism, says RENU GULATI I am of Indian Origin, born and bred in the UK, but I now live in India. I have seen racism in my own life. No nationality seems...
As the hot summer gives way to a cooler season all over the country, we too can opt for something new to rejuvenate ourselves, says SHAKTI DURGA I hope that you are enjoying the beautiful weather at this time of...