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The three R’s that shape your life
May 29, 2026, 8:52 AM IST
By Jaya Row Whether you are an athlete, entrepreneur, musician, chef, or corporate leader, the urge to excel is universal. To improve performance, people usually acquire more knowledge, sharpen skills, or pursue advanced training. What…
May 29, 2026, 8:52 AM IST
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When one flew over the gilded cage
May 28, 2026, 11:24 AM IST
By Farida Khanam An ordinary moment can sometimes open the door to an extraordinary insight. This happened recently when one of my birds, a small bajri tota, suddenly flew out of its cage. It all…
May 28, 2026, 11:24 AM IST
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Let there be spaces in your togetherness
May 27, 2026, 7:12 AM IST
Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran said, “Let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let winds of heaven dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a…
May 27, 2026, 7:12 AM IST
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Identifying when suffering becomes a pattern
May 26, 2026, 8:48 AM IST
By Swami Sukhabodhananda Human beings rarely suffer because of one isolated incident. More often, suffering becomes a pattern. One person repeatedly feels rejected. Another constantly feels betrayed. Someone else keeps experiencing failure, humiliation or loneliness….
May 26, 2026, 8:48 AM IST
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Pursuit of jade, seeking power & virtue
May 25, 2026, 8:24 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh Large communities of OTT audiences across age groups and demographics are swooning over the new Mandarin Chinese historical drama series, titled Pursuit of Jade , starring two attractive leads – a disgraced…
May 25, 2026, 8:24 AM IST
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Light of unity can illuminate the world
May 23, 2026, 8:22 AM IST
By AK Merchant In the 19th century, Shiraz, Iran, a 25-year-old youth took the title ‘The Báb’, meaning ‘The Gate’. He announced that he was the prophet-herald of a new era, sent to pave the…
May 23, 2026, 8:22 AM IST
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An eco-philosophical manifesto for geopolitics
May 22, 2026, 7:23 AM IST
By Vir Singh Our contemporary world is torn by wars fought over territories, borders, resources, economic hegemony, and political ego. There is no ideology behind a war that could address human miseries, cultivate hope, and…
May 22, 2026, 7:23 AM IST
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Brewing mindfulness, one cup at a time
May 21, 2026, 7:17 AM IST
Devendraraj Suthar Tea is commonly regarded as an everyday beverage, yet within the cultural history of Asian civilisations, its significance has extended far beyond taste or social habit. In countries such as China, Japan and…
May 21, 2026, 7:17 AM IST
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Self-discipline enables a positive outlook
May 20, 2026, 8:50 AM IST
After an enormous struggle, we may move only a small step towards the Truth; however, the invisible hand helping us will never fail us. Such was the belief of the scientist Madame Curie. On the…
May 20, 2026, 8:50 AM IST
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Love in six shades of grey and a hint of white
May 19, 2026, 8:46 AM IST
By Anmol Saxena The concept of ‘God’ is deeply complex, spanning religion, philosophy, psychology, and language. Different traditions interpret it differently, making a single definition impossible. A grihast sant , Shyam Lal Saxena (Babuji Maharaj,…
May 19, 2026, 8:46 AM IST
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Rebirth is grounded in reason & meditative insight
May 18, 2026, 8:57 AM IST
By The XIV Dalai Lama Among the Buddha’s profound teachings, few are as thought-provoking or as often misunderstood as the teaching of rebirth. For those raised in a materialist worldview, the idea that life continues…
May 18, 2026, 8:57 AM IST
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Neural networks of restraint and introspection
May 16, 2026, 8:04 AM IST
By Deepak Ranade The human brain, particularly the neocortex, is anthropologically the latest upgrade. The frontal lobes have blessed mankind with the faculty of abstraction. To perceive the intangible. It has also blessed us with…
May 16, 2026, 8:04 AM IST
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Higher perspectives dissolve contradictions
May 15, 2026, 9:27 AM IST
By Jayant B Dave Astronaut Sunita Williams observed that from space, Earth appears as one, and you do not see man-made borders; you see them only when you return to Earth. Your perspective changes in…
May 15, 2026, 9:27 AM IST
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Life & death: Two milestones of a journey
May 14, 2026, 7:39 AM IST
By Aacharya Pragyasagar Human life is a remarkable journey, one that begins with arrival and continues through many transitions. We celebrate birth with joy, yet the mere mention of death fills us with fear, grief,…
May 14, 2026, 7:39 AM IST
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Overcoming the fear of missing out
May 13, 2026, 7:19 AM IST
By Pulkit Sharma Living in a world where we get frequent, endless smartphone updates about what others are doing is becoming challenging. What we see online is often picture-perfect, grandiose, carefully selected and curated stories…
May 13, 2026, 7:19 AM IST
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Holistic good health could be within reach
May 12, 2026, 7:11 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh At one time, say even two decades ago, ailments among those living in India were predominantly brought on by infections. Today, however, that number has been overtaken by lifestyle diseases. According to…
May 12, 2026, 7:11 AM IST
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Nietzsche and the reinvention of the human
May 11, 2026, 9:29 AM IST
By Jug Suraiya If you were told that in a cycle of endless recurrence you’d live out your life exactly as it is in every aspect and every event, every pain and every joy, over…
May 11, 2026, 9:29 AM IST
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On Mother’s Day, be grateful to your guru and god
May 9, 2026, 7:44 AM IST
By Sant Rajinder Singh The second Sunday in May each year marks Mother’s Day – a day to recognise, celebrate, thank, and honour our mothers and all mother-like figures in our lives. There is a…
May 9, 2026, 7:44 AM IST
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The art of blossoming where you are
May 8, 2026, 9:52 AM IST
By Swami Chinmayananda A spiritual seeker should not try to run away in the very beginning but must court life and plunge into its centre, taking life as it comes – good, bad, or indifferent…
May 8, 2026, 9:52 AM IST
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Leaders should pause before reacting
May 7, 2026, 7:19 AM IST
Ganesh Kolambakar In every organisation, authority is defined by designation and detailed in manuals. Roles are specified, powers are outlined, and procedures are codified. Such a structure is necessary, for it ensures order, accountability, and…
May 7, 2026, 7:19 AM IST
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