पाँच प्रण – Five pledges. 1. A developed Bharat. 2. Complete removal of the colonized mindset 3. Pride in our culture and civilisation 4. Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat – unity 5. Civilian Duty & Responsibility As the Prime Minister outlined the roadmap for the next twenty-five years, he spoke about these five principles – simple …
Bharata, or India, is not short of a miracle in itself. While Bharatvarsha has existed for thousands of years, it has seldom functioned as a single, unified unit. In 1947, India was created as a modern nation by reorganizing 530 odd princely territories into Part A, Part B and Part C states. In 1956, these …
Two important days coming up. The 75th day of our independence on the 15th, and Sri Krishna Janmashtami on the 19th. Two events that shaped the future of our nation. The birth of Sri Krishna was an important pillar in the foundation of our spiritual journey, and obtaining independence from foreign rule was an important …
The following article by David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) is adapted from Astrology of the Seers, by David Frawley Who knows now and who can declare the paths that lead to the God; only their lower habitations are visible, who dwell in regions of supreme mystery. Rig Veda III.54.5 According to the Vedic seers, life on Earth is …
Two movies released today. One spoke about bonds and relationships, the other is a copy of an American movie. One is a simple story about a lower middle class family and it’s challenges. The other is an intellectual pretender . one is from a director who makes movies rooted in emotions, the other is helmed …
Rākhī derives from the Sanskrit rakṣikā, a join: rakṣā protection. Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana, which typically falls in August. The expression “Raksha Bandhan,” Sanskrit, literally, “the bond of protection, obligation, or care,” is now principally applied to this ritual. Until the mid-20th-century, the …
From the past few months, there has been increased talk on food scarcity. Apparently, a very few countries in the world account for a majority of the supply of our staple foods, and a couple of these countries are now at war. Staples aside, as a species, we have been eating much more than ever …
A few months back, I had written about our haul at the Olympics. Today, as the Commonwealth Games come to a close, we wrapped up this session with a record haul. We won in the usual suspects such as Weightlifting, Badminton and Boxing, with new categories added in steeplechase of all things – a discipline …
Today’s post is very short. It’s about a movie on Netflix that most of you may have missed seeing on Netflix – and it’s called Music Teacher. A small movie about a small town and a man who failed to realize his potential in singing. Nothing very complicated, but strikes a chord. And the music …
Most of us deal with back pain at some point in our lives. Causes of back pain are varied from chronic nerve pain, to menstrual cramps, to stiffness from sitting all day. While those with more medically rooted problems will need specialized care, many of us can find great relief from our back pain with …
