Surprisingly long, 50 ft, dragon-like skeleton unearthed in China
Whenever there is a new discovery of an archaeological evidence of a large skeleton, it invariably accompanies a good number of assumptions as to...
Why my heart went out to them this Diwali
As I was walking towards the temple to attend a special Diwali function, I noticed something unusual for this day. Diwali is known for...
Nectar drops from Sri Tattva-sutra by Bhaktivinod Thakur
All glories to Madana-mohana, who is eternal and full of knowledge and bliss. He is dear to the saintly devotees, and He is an...
Exposing pseudo sadhus is a service to humanity
Recently I wrote an article on how ethics are important in spiritual life and how a saintly person, or sadhu, also needs to follow...
Mysterious palace linked to King Arthur discovered in Cornwall, England
Ancient structures have always bewildered modern archaeologists, especially when they discard scriptural evidences as mythology. Scholars are well aware that governments across the world...
Analysis – Medical chief says Mahabharata has the remedy to psychiatric issues
National President of the Indian Medical Association, Mr K K Aggarwal, a Padma Shri award recipient, believes that Lord Krishna, who advised Arjuna during...
Why ban on Ads exposing women is a good news
It's not about how women should look; it's about how they should be looked at. In a good news, London's mayor Sadiq Khan has...
Dealing with anger that may appear righteous
Quite often, if not always, we find our anger towards someone justifiable. And quite often, if not always, we realize after a day or two,...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 5
Recently a friend disturbed my firmly rooted illusion. He asked some group members to reveal what attracts them the most about Sri Mayapur. A...
Mayapur devotees celebrate the appearance day of their Most Beloved Srimati Radharani
Sri Janmastami is celebrated with much grandeur all over the world, because it is the birthday celebration of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself....
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Science confirms Life on the Sun
Who on the Earth ever thought that life can exist on the Sun? As soon as the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) received...
Why Sushma Swaraj is absolutely right in warning Amazon
When only money talks, it stinks. After India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj appropriately tweeted late Wednesday that the doormats sold on Amazon’s Canadian site...
Why a Guru is duty bound to accept lofty praise and worship
Srila Bhakatisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, hailed as the Lion Guru by those who know his strikingly bold presentation of Vedic philosophy, especially the teachings of...
Congratulations India! Government imposes nationwide ban on sale of cows for slaughter
This, indeed, is a welcome news for a civilized country like India. Continuing with its 3-year old tradition of fulfilling reasonable public expectations, the...
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,...