Thoughts are like seeds and manifest as fruit, whether good or bad in our lives, says DR SANJAY TEOTIA Physical reality is an energetic system. There are particles of energy all around us and these coalesce to create matter. Our...
Acts of charity are meaningless, unless fortified with love, and, equally important, commitment, to make the subject of our generosity knowledgeable and self-sufficient, says OSWALD PEREIRA Some industrialists spend a fortune for philanthropic causes. Smiles light up the faces of...
REENA SINGH outlines the meditative wisdom in Detox the Mind, a new book on meditation written by Sant Rajinder Singh Maharaj A fortnight ago, I was invited by a close associate of Sant Rajinder Singh, affectionately called Maharaj by his...
We have three European PMs of Indian origin. Should that make us proud? Not really, for we should concentrate instead on taking pride in the achievements of our own democracy and constantly make efforts to better ourselves, says OSWALD PEREIRA...
Be aware of your own strengths to bring meaningful changes in your life, says Strength Finder coach MAJOR NAMRATA DHASMANA It’s in the Toyota DNA that mistakes once done will not be repeated. Akio Toyoda A certain pattern of emotions...
A recent tragic chopper crash in Kedarnath left SHASHI DIP bereft of an extraordinary guide and friend, Kala Ramesh Last Tuesday at the punya bhoomi of Kedarnath, a heart-breaking incident happened that jolted not just me, but the entire country....
Analysing the reasons for religious conflicts, SEEMA SAXENA suggests that we must cease arguing with others’ religious beliefs right away; she cautions that mixing politics and religion is sure to bring some serious consequences All over the world, conflict is...
A kind gesture is sometimes all one needs to be reminded that this too shall pass, says JAYANT JAYNEEL It was the usual ending to my day. I had finished work and was headed back home. After completing my metro...
Shakti is the complementary energy of Shiva Consciousness, says SHILPY AHUJA Shakti manifests as cosmic bodies, bright, colourful galaxies and as the dark dimensions of the universe. On Earth, with the warmth of her golden sunshine, she sustains life. She...
The biggest hindrance in Indian society to dealing with crimes like acid attacks is how we interpret the law of Karma. Erroneously, we believe acid attacks to be the effect of the victims’ karma. Acid attack victims need love and...
By developing self-awareness, all of us can be useful contributors to “right energies” in our country and the universe, at large, says RAMESH RAJARAMAN Creating the right energy around us is solely in our hands. But to achieve this there...
OSWALD PEREIRA writes on the release of the Bilkis Bano rape convicts and why it goes both against the law of Karma and the law of the land India is believed to be way ahead of the West and other...
The big comeback of the Manifestation trend on TikTok and Instagram is a sign of collective healing from pandemic trauma, says NONA WALIA, adding, to manifest is to simply create ‘the culture of magic’ in your life The word ‘Manifest’...
As BATURAM NAYAK philosophises on the existential crisis of pain and suffering, caused by ageing, and the yogic path of addressing it, he realises that looking after his nonagenarian father is sheer joy and bliss Our traditional wisdom says that...
As the traditional joint family system has crumbled, old age has now become a battle which can be won by drawing on our great spiritual reserves, says BATURAM NAYAK Ageing is a common human predicament. With age come inescapable physical...
Given that humans are so interdependent and interconnected, SUMITA CHAINANI KATARIA recommends a five-point formula to build bridges of understanding with each other Humans are the only species born with super intelligence. We have amazing power within us. But we...
The author, JAYANT JAYNEEL shares his deeply moving personal story of pain and betrayal through his adolescence and of how he found solace – and healing – through several trips to the majestic Himalayas The mountains are my mentor. They...
BATURAM NAYAK charts out a strategy to shatter our narrow cocoons and live a life full of happy interpersonal experiences One of the most important aspects of our living is interpersonal experiences. How we see and experience the world, understand...
