He didn’t nurture you inside him for nine months, but he sure was by your side, feeling your tiny kicks. He didn’t give birth to you, yet he was overwhelmed when he took you in his arms. He didn’t kno...
Bird songs are a mode of communication amongst birds. Their uniqueness lies in their randomness. Thus, the song neither gets stuck in our heads nor bores us. The sound expert even says that birdsongs ...
Chanting is an age-old practice that helps channelise one’s energy through a combination of sound, breath, and rhythm. The very act of chanting mindfully can help us tap into our own potential for pea...
The concept of mindfulness has its roots in Hinduism and Buddhism. Sages have often emphasised on the importance of practising mindfulness in unlocking our life’s potential. Even yogis use mindful med...
The Buddhist ‘wheel of life’ talks about six realms, each representing a distinctive feature of human existence. One among them is the ghost realm, characterised by hungry spirits gripped by unfulfill...
The best times my family and I spent together were during vacations. Not merely because we’d be excited to travel, but also because it was the only time we’d sit together at the table for every meal. ...
There are many factors which contribute to the success of a relationship. Love cannot fill in for self-respect, commitment or humility–values integral to a strong relationship....
Golden Temple, Amritsar originally known as Sri Harmandir Sahib (the temple of God), became a uniting point for the Muslim and Hindu communities. Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth of the ten Sikh Gurus, took ...
For some, perfection is about excellence. For some, it’s about precision. And for some, perfection is about constant improvement. But to most, perfectionism serves one common purpose–it acts as an inn...
Sometimes, words fail to express how much we love someone or how much we want to comfort them. It is in those instances that we realise hugging works like a charm....
Life comes with its uncertainties, but death is certain. And for those dealing with terminal illnesses, the idea of death becomes more certain than ever. What remains unclear to them is whether they w...