Acording to a recent research led by London School of Economics, not financial factors but meaningful relationship and robust mental health are the reasons behind a happy and content individual. It further added that the happiness of finding love and good mental health is much more than of doubling one’s salary. “The evidence shows that the things that matter most for our happiness and for our misery are our social […]

 The ruling AIADMK on Sunday said 470 persons had died of “shock” after the demise of party supremo and former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on December 5, and announced a relief of Rs 3 lakhs each to the families.   The party released a list of 190 persons, who had died of shock, and said the toll of such persons stood at 470.   Condoling their death, the party announced […]

Gita Jayanti, celebrated to mark the anniversary of the Bhagvat Gita, the only holy text whose birthday is honoured with a Jayanti The Bhagvad Gita is an infinite ocean of wisdom. But however incomprehensible its vastness, it’s never daunting; it beckons and nudges one gently to take a dip in its sublime waters. And every time one does so, there are exquisite gems in store for the taking. A handful […]

Common Admission Test 2016 (CAT 2016) is scheduled to be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Below are some important instructions for candidates: – Download your admit card from the CAT website (https://iimcat.ac.in). Admit Card will not be available for download after the completion of the test. – Carefully read all the instructions provided on the Admit Card. You need to reach the test centre by 7:30 am for forenoon […]

All our actions and everything we desire have to do with eventually being happy. Our goals and objectives in life are a way of seeking happiness and contentment in different forms. Most of us believe that happiness is attained when something significant happens in life or we associate it with various types of indulgence. Momentary and materialistic gains are usually considered the source of a satisfied life. The more we […]

Travelling after demonetisation is a tricky business. You’re in a new place where no one is prepared to lend you a credit card, and no one is willing to sell without the new currency. In such situations, it’s wise to opt for all-inclusive packages. Beforehand, make sure to check with your travel agent about their payment methods—whether they accept cheques or credit and debit cards. For instance, when planning your […]

The power of a shivling at home If you have taken the effort to establish a shivling at home, then care must be taken to not offer some things to the Shivling — as we all know, inviting the wrath of Lord Shiva can land all of us in trouble! Here are the things you should not do if you have a Shivling at home. Secluded corner Don’t establish the […]

Osho has suggested some meditation techniques for using our senses without losing energy. How do you wake up in the morning? Maybe you have never thought about it. If you want to know, try this: in the morning, while bidding goodbye to sleep, don’t open your eyes, just register all the sounds you hear around you. The first buzz will likely be of a message from your mobile. Then ever-increasing […]

In another drastic move initiated by the government, the government has decided to end the window for exchange of currency notes at banks effective midnight today. The move, government sources said, was taken in view of several complaints of the facility extended by the government following the demonetisation move. In another development, the government has extended the deadline for use of demonetised Rs 500 notes for emergency services and basic […]

The week from November 14 to 20 is being observed as the World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2016. The aim of the programme is to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance among the general public, health workers and policy makers about antibiotic resistance and to avoid further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. Resistance to antibiotics and other microbial medicines was acknowledged as a major health problem in May 2015 at the […]