Henry Davids

Henry David Thoreau, a key Transcendentalist thinker, urged people to simplify their lives. He believed modern life's complexities distract from what is important. Thoreau's experiment at Walden Pond and his writings like 'Civil Disobedience' promoted living with purpose and conscience. His ideas influenced global leaders fighting for freedom and civil rights. Thoreau's message of intentional living remains relevant today.

Fyodor Dostoevsky, a celebrated novelist, profoundly explored human psychology and morality, transforming the novel into a philosophical tool. His life, marked by hardship and a near-execution, deeply influenced his work, focusing on suffering, redemption, and faith. Dostoevsky's "polyphonic" style and intense narratives delve into conscience and existential questions, leaving an enduring legacy on literature and thought.

Henry David Thoreau, a 19th-century American thinker, championed simple living, individual conscience, and nature's harmony. His Walden Pond experiment and "Civil Disobedience" essay profoundly influenced global movements for freedom and civil rights. Thoreau urged people to live authentically, question societal norms, and act with moral purpose, a message resonating powerfully today.

National Simplicity Day or Simplicity Day is observed annually on July 12 marking the birth anniversary of American essayist, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862). Thoreau, one of the most cherished American philosophers, is best known for his book Walden and was known to be a transcendentalist heavily inspired by Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita.

Henry Davids' sterling 166 and the daring bowling of Roelof van der Merwe saw Titans score a nail-biting five-run victory over Knights in the South African One Day Cup Wednesday.

South Africa will play two four-day Test matches against both opponents as well as a triangular ODI series which will consist of two matches each against both Australia and India followed by a final.

If you are drifting, then learn to bring in the changes.

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell on Monday paid glowing tributes to Shane Warne, describing the spin legend as an illusionist first and then a spinner, who mesmerized the world with his craft and took it to an altogether different level. Warne died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack at the Koh Samui island in Thailand on Friday, leaving the world stunned and shell-shocked.

Residents of Pamohi, Moinakhorong, Maghowapara, Deosatal, Kalitapara, Sakardo and Azara have urged the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) to shift the garbage dumping site from East Boragaon, which is close to Deepor Beel, to protect the fragile ecology of the water body and public

Faf du Plessis was named as the captain of the Proteas Blue Label Telecoms squad for the three-match KFC T20 International Series against New Zealand.

Broward County in Florida has declared November as 'Hindu Heritage Month' to recognize the contributions of the Hindu community. This comes after Georgia declared October as 'Hindu Heritage Month'. The resolution acknowledges the impact of Hinduism on American society, including its contributions to areas such as yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and arts. It also highlights the influence of Hindu philosophy on American intellectuals and leaders.

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IGNOU, Mumbai University and ICMR are among 4,842 institutes and organisations which have been given a final chance by the Union Home Ministry to retain their licences to receive foreign funding.

In these 58 years, the celebrations for this day has seen a vast change.

Virat Kohli cracked a rollicking century (104) as India defeated South Africa by 17 runs to win the Emerging Players Tournament.

Experienced opener Imraan Khan struck a measured century to spearhead the Sunfoil Dolphins to their second Momentum One-Day Cup win of the season as they overcame the Nashua Titans by four wickets at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, in Durban, on Friday.

The team of South Africa and some members of West Indies and Indian teams arrived in the city on Thursday to participate in the first phase of the Road Safety World series of cricket match slated to be played here at Green Park stadium from September 10 to 17.

The bizhub Highveld Lions, thanks to a scintillating 115 off just 83 balls from Quinton de Kock, romped home by seven wickets with 13.1 overs to spare, as they hunted down the Nashua Titans' total of 255 all out.

The Nashua Titans just about hung on to defeat a plucky Chevrolet Knights side by five runs in a thrilling Momentum One-Day Cup clash at the De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley, on Wednesday.

A clinical all-round display from both batsmen and bowlers saw South Africa to a resounding 33-run victory over New Zealand in the third and deciding T20I.

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday appeared to have traversed a long distance from cinema to spirituality.

Julia Roberts’s quick dash to Bangalore continues to be under wraps

Surprisingly, there are several parallels between the independence struggles of the United States and India. The connection is primarily rooted in the influence of ideas and principles of freedom, democracy, and independence. While the specific events and contexts differ, there are some notable similarities and inspirations that can be observed.

Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams and noted US politician Tulsi Gabbard have been invited to speak at an international seminar on the relevance of Bhagavad Gita in modern life, organized by the BJP government in Haryana on December 9.

Tollywood actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, has reaffirmed his commitment to balancing his political and acting careers. In a conversation, he expressed his long-held desire to serve the people while acknowledging that he will continue acting as long as financial needs persist.

A senior lawmaker from Democratic party has compared US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi, saying the controversial whistleblower was engaged in a "non-violent" act of "civil disobedience".