Seeing God in everything that exists

“Until you become an unbeliever in yourself, you cannot become a believer in God,” said Hazrat Abu Sa’id Abul-Khayr (967–1049), a renowned Persian Sufi mystic. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, our existence often gets limited to our needs, our desires. Our singular focus on the needs of the self becomes the veil…

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Why travellers are paying more to feel fear, freedom and adrenaline; the rise of adventure tourism in India

Travel behaviour has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While comfort, relaxation, and leisure continue to matter, many travellers are no longer satisfied with simply spending their vacations lounging around. Instead, they are increasingly seeking experiences that create lasting memories — moments that remain vivid long after the trip ends. People today want journeys…

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7 ways to protect your balcony garden during a severe heat wave

​Across cities, people are building tiny ecosystems in impossible spaces—cooling homes, feeding pollinators, and reconnecting with nature one pot at a time. The future of balcony gardening is not about perfect aesthetics. It’s about resilience.​ A balcony garden in an Indian summer can quickly turn into a miniature furnace. Concrete walls radiate heat, metal railings…

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World’s newest Beijing problem

China is famous for zealously pushing growth. So, much was made of its recent decision to lower its GDP target to between 4.5% and 5%. But this was a marginal change. China’s irrational hopes for growth are an increasingly big problem for the world. Read full story on TOI+ Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views…

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Dubai’s KHDA moves Indian schools to distance learning till term end amid US-Israel war on Iran

KHDA Announcement: Dubai Indian Schools to Continue Distance Learning Until Academic Term Ends Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Thousands of students studying in Indian curriculum schools across Dubai will continue learning from home until the end of the academic term after the emirate’s education regulator confirmed an extension of distance learning amid Iran-Israel-US war. The…

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A is for appum

When I’m in Goa, as I was recently, I’m faced with a Hamletesque dilemma: To poee, or not to poee; that is the question.The poee is a traditional Goan bread of wheat flour and bran with a chewy elasticity of texture and a hollow pocket inside to stuff in whatever savoury or sweet filling you…

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Anna Muzychuk replaces Koneru Humpy in Candidates after safety concerns | Chess News

Anna Muzychuk (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk has replaced Koneru Humpy in the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Cyprus after the Indian Grandmaster withdrew, citing safety concerns due to the host country’s proximity to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The tournament, which will determine the challengers for the world championship titles currently held…

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IPL 2026 | Praful Hinge makes big revelation: ‘I wanted Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wicket on the first ball’ | Cricket News

Praful Hinge and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Praful Hinge announced himself on the grand stage by dismantling Rajasthan Royals’ top order and putting their run chase in complete disarray at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. The young pacer broke the backbone of RR’s batting by removing their top three batters…

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