As we grow older and settle comfortably into the respectable category of septuagenarians, do we gradually withdraw from the messier troubles of the real world? Do we, cocooned in the comparative safety and warmth of a reasonably comfortable retired life, begin to lose interest in anything that does not directly intrude upon our dinners, digestion,…
Rudraksha is a special bead that feels magical when you hold it. It is not a bead; it has a deep story, spiritual practice and real-world interest from both Ayurveda and modern science. People in India and other places wear Rudraksha malas, bracelets or seeds, believing they invite Shiva’s energy into their lives.* The legend…
It’s already summer in most part of India. The heat is picking up or ‘peaking’ across much of the country. So there’s no doubt that Indian travellers must already be thinking of ideas of a “coolcation”. The destinations with crisp air and cool refreshing climates, just perfect. From Iceland and Norway to Zermatt and Patagonia,…
KKR’s Sunil Narine (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Sunil Narine etched his name into the record books during Indian Premier League 2026, becoming the overseas player with the most appearances in the tournament’s history. The Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder featured in his 190th IPL match during their clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, going past…
Harvard Housing Day fundraiser raises $276K, Adams House leads by wide margin. (harvard.edu) In a first-of-its-kind initiative blending tradition with philanthropy, Harvard College’s iconic Housing Day celebrations this year saw alumni step in from across the globe — contributing nearly $276,000 in just 24 hours. The fundraising challenge, which ran parallel to the annual student…
Top diplomats from key regional powers gathered in Pakistan over the weekend to discuss ways to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, even as fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Tehran.Pakistan said foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were participating in the talks…
A friend of mine working in food industry has recently been assigned a strategy and planning team role in a higher office. This is a shift from his current leadership (and importantly, more visible) profile, though in a lower office. While he was still mulling over the reassignment, and fighting the dilemma of joining or…
Rupert Spira is a spiritual teacher of the non-dual tradition who is known for his direct and uncomplicated approach to spirituality. He is from the United Kingdom and gained recognition as a ceramic artist before dedicating his life to exploring and teaching truths about life and existence in a more profound way. Rupert’s teachings are…
From Shabri ke Ber to Kandmool, Hindu mythology has time again emphasized on delightful fruits, and how these littles held a sacred place in Hindu mythology for thousands of years. Mystically intertwined with nurturing and divine qualities, from being offered as a Naivedya to the deities to being the quintessential element of many vedic rituals,…
Veteran actor Supriya Pathak has candidly spoken about two deeply personal phases of a woman’s life—her first period and menopause—revealing how both experiences shaped her understanding of herself. Recalling her first period, Supriya said she had absolutely no awareness about it. Opening up about menopause, Supriya described it as a “strange phase,” but one that…