Vasant Panchami das
Are we so far removed from Vedic culture?
Recent events have partially confirmed a suspicion that I was having, that many of us are so far removed from Vedic ideals that we...
Chemical aided agriculture Vs Natural ecosystems
For decades now factory produced fertilizers have been praised as the
greatest gift to farmers. But the negative after effects of such artificial
interventions by men...
The Economics of Milk in Mayapur
In May of 2014 a report was given on the state of ISKCON Mayapur Goshala. That report is available with us for those interested....
Cow protection – Are we missing the point?
Recently a devotee told me that most people he knows think that cows are content to be anywhere as long as they are fed. ...
The Calf’s Share
The first time I heard about the “calf’s share was about one and a half months ago, in May 2014, here at Mayapur Goshala...
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Do these huts have the clue to Earth’s magnetic pole reversals?
Patches of ground where huts were burned down in southern Africa contain a key mineral that recorded the magnetic field at the time of...
Remembering the forgotten Folk freedom fighters
We often hear of folk songs and folk dance. We also talk about folk festivals and folk culture. What we don't usually hear of...
Serious about Happiness? This information can change your life
Ever been unhappy in your life? How much did you work to get there? No one works hard to get unhappy but it nonetheless...
Multiple health benefits of Ginger
One of the most commonly used spices worldwide is ginger. Known in Hindi as adrak, ginger has been used in India since before 200...
Jammu and Kashmir floods – What went wrong?
Just a few days back the headlines in all Indian newspapers were filled with the news of Jammu and Kashmir floods. A devastating flood,...
