The Vari story!
The Vari pushes one up the healing ladder through the spiritual journey that it makes one embark upon. It is all-pervading and soul-stirring, a panacea to heal the soul. Shital Ravi … The land of saints, Maharashtra has the custom of Vari. The Vari is the walk the Varkari embarks upon from Alandi to Pandharpur […]
From fear to freedom: My journey through solo travel
Travelling solo requires stepping out of one’s comfort zone and confronting various fears…Each successful solo trip builds confidence and reaffirms one’s capabilities. This newfound confidence often transcends travel and positively impacts other areas of life. Anandmai Kumar … Let me start by telling you the story of a girl who came from a small town […]
Straight from a Javaphile’s Cup
Life will inevitably sharpen our edges, revealing what’s inside us when we’re shaken or rattled. What spills over—joy or bitterness—depends on what we’ve filled our cup with. Anshu Arora …. The spelling of the aroma of a freshly brewed coffee for me is: happiness. The flavour on the palette is the purest form of joy […]
Sports are Crucial for a Healthy Mind and Body
Says Devendra Jhajharia, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and two-time gold medallist Paralympian, who is also president of the Paralympic Committee of India Prachi Raturi Misra …. As a child, he loved climbing trees. The taller the tree, the more the excitement. It was yet another day for the eight-year-old Devendra who was scampering up a […]
Beyond Squabbles: Understanding and Preventing Sibling Rivalry
Sibling fights? More than just squabbles! Learn how to prevent resentment and build lasting bonds between your kids. Read “Parenting for Better Mental Health: The Sibling Rivalry.” Chandrashekhar Ojha … Sibling rivalry – it’s more than just harmless bickering. This article dives deep into the causes and consequences of sibling conflict, offering valuable insights for […]
जब वक्त आता है सब हो जाता है
माँ की इस सलाह को बेटी ने गाँठ बाँध ली और अपने सपनों को पूरा करने निकल पड़ी नेहा दुसेजा … बेख़ौफ़ आज़ाद है जीना मुझे बेख़ौफ़ आज़ाद है लड़ना मुझे… यह गाना शायद हर लड़की के मुंह में चलता होगा जब-जब उसे अपने सपनों के लिए उड़ने का ख़याल आता होगा! 2017 में जब […]
Smells Like Team Spirit: The Bonds That Drive Sporting Success
Sharad Kohli … Forget fancy footwork – teamwork is the real game-changer in sports. This article dives into the power of relationships between athletes, exploring how strong bonds can make the difference between triumph and defeat. What have relationships got to do with games? Well, plenty. They’re as important in individual as in team sports, […]
THE LONG-HANDLE SPOON AMBASSADOR
Anshu Arora The office buzzed with organised chaos, a familiar comfort for me. Kindness, however, wasn’t always on the daily schedule. Then I met Maichau, a quiet colleague whose world, I soon learned, ran on a different kind of logic. … Ever wondered how a simple act of kindness can bridge the gap between colleagues? […]
Transforming inner turmoil: Cultivating a positive self-relationship
Anandmai Kumar … Cultivating a healthy relationship with oneself is ultimately an act of self-love and a prerequisite for living a fulfilling and authentic life. Reclaiming our worth involves honouring our boundaries and embracing our inherent humanity. It’s about recognizing that we are deserving of love, respect, and happiness, just as we are. Our most […]
Let Children be Children
Seema Kumar … Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao is actually to acknowledge and recognise that there is an abundance in childhood, like no other stage of life, and parents and caregivers can do a lot for their children by recognising and celebrating this abundance In a world obsessed with achievement, EkStep Foundation’s Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao […]