We all live our lives and the fact is that no body’s experiences can really help us in real sense. Here is a reflection on these realities. A lovely poem by Nida Fazli. तेरे पैरों चला नहीं जो धूप छाँव में ढला नहीं जो वह तेरा सच कैसे, जिस पर तेरा नाम नहीं है? तुझ से पहले बीत गया जो …

Pujya Shree Bhupendra Bhai Pandya — A perennial question that plagues the minds of all religiously and spiritually inclined people is that, ‘How does one recognize a true Guru?’ A true Guru is one who enlightens us about the treasures we have buried within ourselves, is instrumental in their expressions and eventually leads us to the realization of the whole, …

What was the test? On March 27, 2019 India conducted Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test, from the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex. This was a technological mission carried out by DRDO. The satellite used in the mission was one of India’s existing satellites operating in lower orbit. The test was fully successful and achieved all …

While evaluating potential mates for a romantic relationship, women pay more heed to men’s negative qualities than positive ones, researchers found in a study. The study said even if a man has many positive qualities, one or two negative qualities are sufficient for a woman to avoid a romantic relationship with him. The study, published in the journal Personality and …

Maha Shivaratri is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated with religious fervor across the length and breadth of India. Followers of Lord Shiva consider the festival very special, as it is the time to show their love and devotion to their favorite deity. It is significant in every devotee’s life, as it also tests ones ability to abstain from …

Guneet Monga’s “Period. End of Sentence” wins trophy in Documentary Short Subject category Period. End of Sentence: India-set film Documentary Wins Oscar Movie Name: Period. End of Sentence Movie Directed by: Rayka Zehtabchi Starring: Ajeya, Anita, Gouri Choudari Genre: Documentary, Short Release date: 12 February, 2019 Running Time: 26 Minutes Rating:     “Period. End of Sentence“, an India-set film on the taboos around menstruation, won …

The Chinese New Year is just round the corner and people all across the country have started preparations to ring in the New Year. This year, around 4 billion are expected to travel to China to celebrate the New Year with family and friends. The Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year and is celebrated for 15 days. Chinese …

Dulla Bhatti also popularly known as Robin hood is the heroic icon that is associated with the harvest festival of Lohri. The legendary figure of Dulla Bhatti also represents the glorious secular tradition of Lohri bonfire. Even today, children go door to door singing traditional folk songs in praise of Dulla Bhatti, a thief who helped the poor and fought …

Christmas came early for you and for meChristmas with no gifts to openChristmas without any yuletide treeChristmas with words of love spokenChristmas was walking to York hand in handChristmas in awe at the MinsterChristmas togetherness was just what we plannedChristmas was chaffed legs and blistersChristmas was cups of tea served early mornChristmas was being togetherChristmas was loving from dusk until …

New Year is one of the oldest festive occasions, which is universally celebrated. It is the time when people celebrate the arrival of the forthcoming year and bid goodbye to the year that has passed by. New Year is celebrated all over the world, though not necessarily on 1st of January. It is interesting to note that not all the …