The spirit of enquiry based on a deep pursuit of Truth is what made our ancient Indian civilisation prosper. Let us not build modern India on a pursuit of materialism but allow high technology to be guided by spirituality to...
The true light is within you; but if you want this light and love to continue to burn within you, you must give them away to others, says NAYASWAMI JYOTISH There was a young boy who lived in a small...
The present is temporary, like the night, and it is certain that after some days there will be a bright future, says MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN ― an apt message for us all on Prophet Muhammad’s birthday today The nature of...
Our true victory lies in loving Ram without hating Ravana, for if we despise him we carry with us all the baggage of his negative traits, says OSWALD PEREIRA on the occasion of Dussehra today To most of us, Dussehra,...
REENA SINGH explains the spiritual significance of the Navratris In the pre-pandemic days, Navratris marked a happy period of worship, prayer, fasting and feasting as people went all out to celebrate the nine nights preceding Dusshera. On a similar occasion...
When the medical fraternity can rise above community differences, why can’t others, asks DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI Communal harmony is the crying need of the hour, as it keeps humanity alive. Absence of communal harmony results in negativity that leads to discord, hate,...
DR SANJAY TEOTIA tosses the eternal question about man’s relationship with God and the cosmos The Divine is Godhead itself or God in general or perhaps the word refers to a deity. Even angels in the Psalms are considered divine...
ARJUN PEREIRA is just back from a rejuvenating holiday in Ladakh, which turned to be a surprisingly spiritual and adventurous trip I am just back from an invigorating visit to Leh and Ladakh. It was the experience of a...
DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI shares with readers her deep insights into what life is about and what it is not Life Is About Life is about sunsets and sunrises that each one of us has had Some full of laughter and...
The majority and minority communities, by example, should lead each other in promoting peace and communal harmony, says OSWALD PEREIRA Who is responsible for maintaining religious and communal harmony ― the majority community or the minority community? Who should take...
Religious leaders in the country need to bury their differences and make sincere efforts to ensure that religious coexistence and communal harmony sustains in India, says SEEMA SAXENA India is a country which is both ancient and modern in its...
On Teachers’ Day today, DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI sends out a strong message for teachers to be kind, loving and understanding to help students develop not only academically, but also emotionally and intellectually Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India on 5th...
On Janmasthami today, let us make a pledge to develop the qualities of Krishna like love for all, childlike innocence, and playfulness; for, by loving all, like innocent children, we will be able to regard all religions and their Gods...
REENA SINGH recalls the many happy years she spent in army cantonments around the country, experiencing a cultural diversity that opened her heart and mind as a child, qualities that firmly lingered on over the decades The army may be...
Does God really exist? BATURAM NAYAK narrates how he found the answer Does God exist? This is perhaps the most enigmatic metaphysical question since ages. Understanding this question is not only fascinating, but perplexing as well. I had a wonderful...
A heartfelt, personal account on the joys of being a grandmother by DR PUSHPA CHATURVEDI As a child I used to wonder why my Dadima (grandmother), while she very patiently showered her unquestioning love and kindness on us kids, would...
On Independence Day, we bring to you the fascinating account of DR JAWAHARLAL VAID’s journey out of Pakistan in 1947 after his Class 12 exams to begin college studies in India. Despite those dark, turbulent times, he completed his PhD...
In the 2020 Olympics, Indian women fared well. However, not all women are so lucky, says DR PARUL GUPTA. But this can change, especially if women make a choice and their parents, too, support them Today, it is the age...
