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...
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Ma’s Magical Durga PujaMOHUA 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...
The Nine Nights Of The Divine MotherA 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...
Living In HarmonyMusic is the best teacher of living in harmony, BRIGADIER RAJIV MAHNA explains through this simple, heartwarming narrative Our new television set has a very advanced parental discretion system,” said a visibly elated Papa. “But aren’t we already ensuring that...
Teaching Children To Love LearningA good teacher is like a candle ― it consumes itself to light the way for others – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Former President of Turkey KAVERI CHADHA describes the joys and challenges of teaching and learning during these Covid times...
Liberate Yourself from the Cycle of RebirthsWhen you need nothing from anybody, you achieve peace within and outside, operate with unconditional love without any desire and are liberated from the cycle of rebirths, says MOHANJI How do you deal with the people around you, with society?...
How To Overcome AngerAnger (krodh), is one of the six deadly enemies which lurks in the shadows of the mind, awaiting an opportune moment to spring up and raise its ugly head from the dark waters. It is a fearsome beast that can...
Let’s End All Corruption And Nepotism In IndiaWe, the people, should take over the reins and end all nepotism and corruption. Let us all build our own Ram Rajya, without involving politicians, who would rather feather their own nests than work for the welfare of the people,...
Going With the FlowAfter being a full-fledged working woman, PRIYA KHANNA gave up her job to raise her child, only to discover that having so much free time comes with its pluses and minuses Brought up by disciplined army doctor parents, I have...