A lot of people have the impression that getting smarter involves reading tons of books. This couldn’t be further from the truth. One can easily increase their intelligence quotient by broadening their horizons with even the smallest of activities. How we approach certain situations can substantially improve our mental horsepower. Getting smarter doesn’t involve a huge commitment of time and energy. A little bit of effort every day can take […]
Education is the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and preparing oneself or others intellectually for life. In India, a majority of schools and colleges still evaluate students based on methods that encourage memorising and recall. When a student graduates, there’s much more an employer seeks to find in him or her than just memorising. In order to maintain consistent […]
Bhagwata Purana Of the 18 Puranas, the Bhagavata Purana was also known as the Shrimad Bhagwata Maha Purana, or simply as the Bhagwata is one of the greatest scriptures in Hinduism. Originally composed in Sanskrit, it is now available in almost all languages. Bhakti of Shri Krishna The Shrimad Bhagwata Maha Purana promotes Bhakti to Lord Shri Krishna by integrating themes from the Advaita, i.e. monism and the philosophy of […]
Your quest for beauty could be killing you ….. slowly. Did you know your lipstick contains heavy metals and chemicals that are also used to manufacture rubber and plastics? That personal care and beauty products that make you look pretty, are mostly carcinogenic? That there are no strict laws governing the quality and production standards of the cosmetics you use as a rule every day? From the innocuous looking toothpaste […]
On racial crimes in U.S., Valarie Kaur asks, “what if our America is not dead, but a country that is waiting to be born?” It was the murder of someone she called uncle 15 years ago that turned Valarie Kaur into a political animal. In the years that followed, Ms. Kaur has emerged as an interfaith leader, an activist-lawyer and filmmaker, who keeps the focus on racism in America. But […]
A new report by Pew Research Centre has said that Islam will become the largest religion in the world by 2050 if the current demographic trends continue. The report also said that Muslims form the fastest-growing religious group in the world. From 2010 to 2050, their population is estimated to grow by 73 percent, according to the report. It also said that West Asia is home to only 20 percent […]
The complexities of urban life leave us completely exhausted. We are taxed not just physically but mentally too. Our health deteriorates as we spare little time for ourselves and our well-being. In order to get control of our body, mind and soul, it is important to squeeze some time out of our busy schedules to unwind and relax. And the best way to claim good health and mind is to […]
Being president of the United States is perhaps the most powerful job on earth — and being a former US president can be one of the most lucrative. With book deals, speaking engagements, and a government pension, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama stand to earn as much as $242.5 million in the next 15 years, according to research from the Kogod School of Business at American […]
