You know his political philosophy of non violence and non co-operation changed the world in the last century. But even at a deeply personal level, Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings and the way he lived can be a terrific guide for you to lead a happier, more productive life. Here’s how. 1. Don’t Chase Material Possession. When Gandhiji died, this was pretty much what he owned. In the pursuit […]
Media has become an integral part of our lives today. When the latest news is just a tweet away, it is hard to imagine a life without being informed 24×7. But there was a time, less than a century ago, when TV interviews and media appearances were rare! If you have always wanted to relive some of those greatest moments in history and witness what our great leaders did, well, […]
Hyderabad is the second best place in the world that one should see in 2015, according to an international travel publication. The Presidio of San Francisco in the US ranked first on the “Best of the World – 20 Places You Should See in 2015” list, published in the annual guide of ‘Traveler’ magazine of National Geographic. In the December 2014-January 2015 issue, periodical ranked Hyderabad at second position […]
. En Dino Muzaffarnagar”, a documentary by Shubhradeep Chakravorty and Meera Chaudhary on the riots that engulfed the Uttar Pradesh district in 2013, considers whether the riots were premeditated, and executed for political gain. The Central Board of Film Certification has refused to allow it for public screening. With the Delhi Court directing the Board to give “detailed reasons” for its opposition next week, our writer examines the documentary’s message […]
“If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” Dhirubhai Ambani 2. “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” Mark Caine 3. “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way […]
In what could be seen as the rising importance of Indian education on the global platform, local students in Japan are now going to Indian schools in the country to learn English. According to this report in The Indian Express, the Global Indian International School (GIIS) in Tokyo is one of the many Indian schools which Japanese are taking a great interest in. In GIIS, 35 percent of the […]
Just like grains, nuts contain phytic acid which is part of their defense mechanism to avoid predators so that they can grow to their full maturity. Often, you may find some bits of nuts in your stools because phytic acid works against easy digestion of the nuts. Soaking helps to get rid of phytic acid and neutralizing enzyme inhibitors enabling easy digestion and elevating absorption of vitamins and other nutrients […]
Speaking English doesn’t come naturally to many of us. We struggle to find words, struggle to translate from our mother tongue, falter in our pronunciation, construct awkward sentences and use slang. We frequently end up making fools of ourselves without realising it. So how does one speak the language correctly? Is it even possible? Rare is the breed that speaks English flawlessly. As non-native speakers of English, even the […]
Bengaluru-based internet company Edureka (Brain4ce Education Solutions Private Limited) has emerged as the fastest growing tech company in India with a 2768 per cent revenue growth over the last three years, according to a report by global consultancy Deloitte. The report – The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2014 – ranked 50 of the fastest growing technology companies in India based on their revenue growth rate over the last three […]
1) “Learn from the mistakes of others… you can’t live long enough to make them all yourselves!!” 2)”A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and Honest people are screwed first.” 3)”Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.” 4)”There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.” 5)” Before you start […]
