Know about Lord Dattatreya and his 24 gurus The concept of gurus has always been an integral part of Eastern spirituality. Guru Parampara, or the lineage of masters, exists in Hinduism, some sects of Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. However, this concept finds wide-scale use in other religions too – ranging from the institution of Pope to Sufi and Tao masters. The concept of the ‘guru’ is famously celebrated each year […]
Cyclone Ockhi: 39 dead, 167 missing in Kerala, TN: PM Modi’s Surat rally cancelled Cyclone Ockhi continues to disrupt lives in different parts of the country. The cyclone that held the “very severe” status has weakened into a “severe” cyclone and will make landfall near Surat and the Gulf of Khambat in Gujarat as a deep depression early on Wednesday, the Met Office has said. The Maharashtra government has declared […]
Top 10 important life lessons that we can learn from Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred, important Hindu script that influences numerous people, and Gita Jayanti is the birthday of Bhagavad Gita. November 30 marks the sacred day of Gita Jayanti, which is celebrated by Lord Krishna followers across the world. This day falls on Shukla Ekadashi of the Margashirsha month. According to the English calendar, this […]
Indian BPO Workers Face Racial Abuse Regularly, Says Study Every time her client hangs up, the young woman from Hyderabad goes to the washroom and weeps. Then she dries her eyes and returns to her desk — to pick up her phone and her fake American identity and drawl once again. She is one of the many workers in call centres who face racial abuse from people viewing them as […]
4 Scientifically Proven Habits That Will Give You the Edge You Need For me, outstanding success and prosperity that remains stable in a fast-evolving world is the only kind of success I care about. Not enough success gurus and motivational coaches are good at sharing principles and practices that can actually help anyone anywhere achieve long-term success. Due to the fact that most people are only interested in “quick fixes,” […]
The Two Most Important Moments In Life The two most important moments in life are when one is born and when one finds out why one is born. In Indian thought, the aim of life is to achieve one’s svadharma, our unique inner law and mission; attaining this goal depends on realisation of svabhava, our own true nature. We all have a role to play. It is not so much […]
Robert Mugabe Resigns As Zimbabwe President, Ends 37-Year Rule Robert Mugabe resigned as president of Zimbabwe on Tuesday, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda announced, bringing the curtain down on a 37-year reign. Mugabe was swept from power as his autocratic rule crumbled within days of a military takeover. “I Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of section 96 of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally tender my resignation… with immediate effect,” said […]
World Hello Day:how to say hello in various languages World Hello Day falls every year on November 21 and in 2017 we celebrate the 45th time we have been treated to this annual event. The idea of World Hello Day began in response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel in 1973. World Hello Day promotes communication as a means of resolving conflicts. All differences, from personal to international can […]
Review: The Last Vicereine by Rhiannon Jenkins Tsang There are moments that define a country. Every incident, every event – however earth-shattering or even however worthless – is coloured by perception. For India this is so with Independence and the Partition, when great tragedy was conjoined with the euphoric final dissolution of colonial rule. The Last Vicereine by Rhiannon Jenkins Tsang is set in this turbulent time, the moment when […]
Muslim girl threatened for teaching yoga, sharing stage with Swami Ramdev Ranchi-based yoga instructor Rafiya Naaz has come under the attack from Muslim clerics for practicing and teaching yoga to orphan kids. Rafiya, 20, said that she has received threat messages on her social media page for sharing dais with renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev. Her house was even stoned by unidentified miscreants here following which she approached the […]
