The perils of blind faith and the rise of India's fraudulent godmen
While India has a rich tradition of genuine spiritual leaders, the influence of these charlatans has surged, fueled by politics and societal insecurities The Mundaka Upanishad warns of the dangers posed by those who, though ignorant, present themselves as wise. The verse (1.2.8) loosely translates to, “Living in the midst...
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The Divine Parental Role
15 August 2024 | Ajit Kumar Bishnoi -
Water crisis and the battle for resources
15 August 2024 | B K Singh -
The quest for real freedom in a divided society
14 August 2024 | Vinod Behal -
Sunshine after the storm
14 August 2024 | Pioneer -
Finding fault with the US for internal failures
14 August 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
The strength of sisterhood: How women’s circles empower and change lives
14 August 2024 | SUGANDHA NAGAR -
From Rifts to Resolution
14 August 2024 | By Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji
Rupee’s fall against dollar is a wake-up call for India
As the rupee weakens and inflation rises, strategic economic reforms to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependency are urgently needed The rupee hit a record low against the US dollar on August 5th and was trading at 84.09 per dollar. This is the biggest fall ever seen in the rupee...
Revamping the English literature curriculum
Once a cornerstone of intellectual pursuit, English literature studies are now facing a troubling decline in popularity among students in India Once a most demanding course among youngsters, English literature studies has seen a significant decline in the past decade. In many colleges in India seats of B.Literature remain vacant despite...
Capital of monsoon misery
Thee national capital grapples with waterlogging and a host of issues that accompany the rains T S Eliot wrote, “April is the cruelest month…” in his famous poem The Waste Land. He was, of course, speaking of a different context and place, but one might wonder if he would have felt...
Progress depends on retentiveness
Today, as political discord echoes through our democracy, I find myself reflecting on those dark days of Emergency and the enduring wounds inflicted on our nation’s soul It was only in 1956 that I got some idea of how the Constitution of India was framed, and who were the major personalities...
Pushpanjali Medicon 2024: Top doctors share insights on health and wellness
This unique medical conference covered topics ranging from liver health to the often-overlooked connection between sex and wellness It’s not every day that you see India’s top medical professionals gathering under one roof to discuss various health conditions and offer advice on leading a healthy life. This rare opportunity drew people...
Celebrating World Left-Handers Day
This day honours the 13 percent who navigate a world designed for the right-handed The 13th of August is commemorated as World Left-Handers Day, a day dedicated to the 13% of the world's population who make do in a world that wasn't meant for them. To many of us, left-handedness is...
Can Muhammad Yunus micro manage Bangladesh
As the world watches, the implications of this power shift resonate far beyond Dhaka's borders; the once peaceful country has plunged into anarchy South Asia's youngest nation has been thrust into a new era following a four-day power vacuum, decisively crossing a point of no return. A new messiah has emerged...
