We imagine. We dream. We hope. But when life presents us with our wish, we don’t think it meets our expectations. And so, we feel disappointed. Simply put, realistic outcomes barely ever match our fan...
The River Ganges and the course of her flow became my sole guide. I knew nothing of her magnificent legends or her religious rites, yet the enriching experience along her course left me wiser....
Do you get Monday morning blues? I get them now and then. Work could mean different things to different people. For some, work is simply a means to provide for the family. For others, work is all abou...
We get opportunities–big and small–in everyday life. In order to tap into them, it is critical to train the mind to cut out the clutter of thoughts, focussing on the present. The key to enjoying life ...
A favourite book of fairy tales from childhood, a pair of jeans from college days, a gift from a dear one, all deserve a special place in the closet. With time, these simple reminders from the past be...
Saphala Ekadashi is celebrated in the honour of Lord Vishnu. The word saphala in Hindi means ‘to be successful’ and therefore this ekadashi is observed by those who desire success and happiness in all...
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...