The story exists in layers, capturing key transformations of Hindu society
The story exists in layers, capturing key transformations of Hindu society
Why Piprahwa case is a spiritual reckoning for Tibetan Buddhists
The people of Pakistan have been herded and reduced to become that ‘second nation’
We have to trust the wisdom of our own historical thinking
We can’t get rid of all our problems, but we can understand them and accordingly deal with it
Hope is an amusing child too. She knows that humour and a smile are the leaven of existence and a means of facing difficulties, even major worries, with fortitude. The writer Romain Gary’s perceptive definition of humour fits well:...
We have to contend with new rules every second day... These rules are made without any consultation with the stakeholders and usually lack any sense or logic
The return of colourful birds each year in summer is a reminder of how intricately life is woven across seasons
Pope Francis worried more about the poor and the exploited and placed less emphasis on Church doctrines
It is laughable that the language fundamentalists are trying to project Urdu as an Islamic (or Pakistani) tongue
Krishna, endorsing Arjuna’s view, says: ‘The mind is very difficult to restrain. But by practice & detachment, it can be controlled.’
The greatest danger in time of turbulence is to act with yesterday’s logic, Drucker, the management guru, said. The template can be applied here
A natural environment is musically generative, it is alive with musical expression
William McKay (Bill) Aitken, the renowned author of Scottish origin who made India home in 1959, passed away in Dehradun on April 16
The judicial courts function like the temples of the one true God. We assume that the judges sitting in the courts will be fair. We all know that is not true
Danseuse Kumudini Lakhia died a month short of turning 95, in a year she won the Padma Vibhushan
The harvest festival is of great significance for many states in India. For Punjab, it has spiritual significance
There should be no shortage of applicants from India. Reason? There would be no ED, CBI, FCRA, Interpol or extradition rules on Mars, the only rule being ‘what you grab is what you get’
There is more to our nation’s destiny than the removal of statues and the renaming of towns
Why are we afraid of our children? Why do we give in to their whims and fancies even where everyday food is concerned?
In 1921, a blue-coloured passport was issued for the first time in the format of a 32-page booklet
We all know death will come one day. The problem is that we always think it will be sometime in the future
For brand IPL, every piece of dramatic theatre is an opportunity to sell wares and make money
In his works, he talked of men and women without binding them to any political ideology
All great educational institutions we venerated are shadows of what they once were, and the entire attention is on what a Mughal emperor did
Navratri isn’t just about idolising Shakti; it’s about embracing her in real life
There’s a job for everyone, if you are willing to shed white collars
Truth or satya is a great thing in devotional songs, but what culture prefers is myth
Since the Atman is free from death and consequent cessation, it is fearless
Another edition of the IPL has begun. The world’s best cricketers are on display, showcasing their striking abilities. Enjoy. For, tomorrow comes yet never comes