I have been an ardent devotee of Lord Hanuman since childhood. I recite the Hanuman Chalisa everyday at least once, and sometimes, many times over. However, only recently I learnt about the many attributes of Lord Hanuman. I attend a weekly...
The remarkable story of the tiny community of Mawphlang in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya illustrates how indigenous people are protecting their watersheds and biodiversity by revitalising their traditional institutions and culture. Mawphlang’s tribal community is now the country’s first...
In order to maintain inner peace, calm and stability regardless of external circumstances, we need a daily multivitamin of meditation and introspection. Meditation is the best medication for all agitations. People have so many troubles today, mainly related to the...
Sanatan Dharma is dharma not only for India, but for all living entities, who are in innumerable universes, says SRILA BHAKTI BALLABH TIRTHA GOSWAMI MAHARAJ There is lack of knowledge among some people about the real meaning of Sanatan Dharma. Some consider Sanatan Dharma as the religion...
Differences are not evil, but are a blessing as they create challenges that lead to development and progress in the world. The simplest and most natural formula is to follow one religion, and respect all, says MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN I...
The most important aspect of prayer is not to count the favours bestowed on us, but simply learning to trust that God really is listening, and to speak to Him with complete openness and honesty Considering the vastness of the...
These days I read a lot about gentle parenting. I wonder if something was wrong with the way our parents brought us up? Did we really grow up into confused and weak individuals, because our parents were more strict and...
What is dharma? Dharma means that which holds the individual, family, society, country, the whole world, together. Where there is dharma, there can be no conflict. For dharma enables a way of life that ensures peace and harmony, truth and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Children in slums have incredible strength and intelligence; they are alive and surviving. Let’s unite and work together to take one slum at a time and set up a support system. If we provide these children with the means to...
What has peace got to do with happiness? The connection is like that between life and living. For, peace makes life worth living, and paves the way to happiness. Peace and happiness are linked so inextricably that there’s no happiness...
I started my acting journey 23 years ago after graduating from the National School of Drama. After three years of learning acting and drama, I wanted to give myself a chance to professionally pursue acting. I was sure that I...
Confidence is an inner attribute. It doesn’t come from having a fair skin colour, as claimed by Fair and Lovely and other such product ads, or from having a lush, voluminous turf, as conveyed by Parachute and several hair oil...
