A festival that binds more than half of our nation, known as Ugadi or Gudi Padwa is the New Year according to Hindu calendar. The first month of the year is called Chaitra and the first day of Chaitra is known as Ugadi. This festival holds utmost importance in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. One festival, different names: This day is celebrated with different names and for different reasons. In […]
A large number of US colleges are reporting a decline in applications for admission from international students, including from India and China, because of concerns and anxieties about the Donald Trump administration’s travel orders and a growing perception that the United States has become less welcoming of foreigners, according to a new survey. “Nearly 40% of US colleges are seeing declines in applications from international students, and international student recruitment […]
Perumal Murugan’s fiction has the enchanting ability to fill you with dread. To all appearances, his stories are straightforward and simple. But a couple of pages in, you start feeling the robust muscle of society coiling around your neck in a chokehold. Over the next hundred or so pages you find yourself sitting upright in your chair, bed or floor, willing yourself to read as fast you can while simultaneously […]
No matter how well-travelled you are in your own country, your first trip abroad brings a lot of excitement. It could also be a bit unnerving, though. If you are planning to travel abroad for the first time and are somewhat apprehensive, then relax! Here are some useful travel tips, by Kapil Goswamy, CMD, BigBreaks.com, to ensure a smooth and hassle-free trip. Choose your destination wisely: That’s the first important […]
I was pondering the other day about all the types of people we meet during the week. I’ve noticed that there are a few that drag us right down and sabotage our success. These criminals hide amongst people like you and me who are seeking to be inspired and change the world. These bloodsuckers of life want to do one thing and one thing only: take away your positivity and […]
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 […]
