Shaanti, meaning “peace”, is a natural state of being. Disturbances are created either by others or us. For example, peace already exists in a place until someone makes noise. Therefore, peace underlies all our agitations. When agitations end, peace is naturally experienced since it was already there. Where there is peace, there is happiness. Therefore, [...]
Red Ribbon Express
On March - 9 - 2010
The Red Ribbon Express organised by NACO – National AIDS Control Organization – will aim at spreading awareness about HIV, promoting safe behavioural practises and fighting the stigma and discrimination against AIDS. Emphasising on the urgent need of fighting social discrimination against those affected with AIDS, Gandhi said, “It is a battle which can and [...]
Democratic Journey – Our Republic turns 60
On January - 26 - 2010
How has the nation fared since we gave ourselves the gift of democracy? Vikram Raghavan, Gopal Sankaranarayanan, Gyan Prakash,Nandini Sundar and Pamela Philipose look back at the Republic’s often-troubled journey…. Photo: The Hindu Photo Archives On a cold winter’s morning 60 years ago today, 271 men and women huddled together in New Delhi’s Legislative Building. [...]
Why do we apply the holy ash?
On January - 20 - 2010
The ash of any burnt object is not regarded as holy ash. Bhasma (the holy ash) is the ash from the homa (sacrificial fire) where special wood along with ghee and other herbs is offered as worship of the Lord. Or the deity is worshipped by pouring ash as abhisheka and is then distributed as [...]
Deepavali – the Festival of Lights
On October - 18 - 2009
India is a land of festivals where you will see at least one major festival each month. Deepavali (or Diwali) which literally means “rows of lamps” is one of the four main festivals of India. Throughout the world all Hindus celebrate Deepavali or Diwali with great pomp and enthusiasm. The celebration of Diwali lasts six [...]
THE RIKSHAW STORY
On April - 13 - 2009
Suvendu Roy of Titan Industries shares his inspirational encounter with a rickshaw driver in Mumbai Last Sunday, my wife, kid and I had to travel to Andheri from Bandra. When I waved at a passing auto rickshaw, little did I expect that this ride would be any different. As we set off, my eyes fell [...]
Mera Bharat Mahan
On January - 31 - 2009
I got up at 8am today to start studying for my internals that will be starting on Monday. I thought, before I start studying, I should read todays paper and thats where I stumbled upon this wonderful article, very nicely written by Suchitra Srinivas. I thought, I must share this with all and thats how [...]
My India, My Pride!
On January - 26 - 2009
“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most artistic materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!” – Mark Twain (Writer, America) I came across this [...]
