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Sriman Brahmananda prabhu leaves body

His Grace Brahmananda prabhu, one of the very first disciples of ISKCON's Founder-Acharya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, left his body in Vrindavan dham. Devotees...
Beneath Antarctica ice

Colorful world found beneath the ice of Antarctica – More in store

As modern scientists continue to be amazed at the increasing mysteries of the universe, Australian researchers have added to it by capturing video clips...

Understanding Kapha dosha in Ayurveda

The ancient healing system of Ayurveda provides us with the opportunity to take responsibility for our own healing.  One method is by allowing us...

One who restrains the senses of action but whose mind dwells on sense objects certainly deludes himself and is called a pretender. - Lord Krishna...

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...

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...
pleasant surprise

Like to give pleasant surprise? You may want to read this

Wanting to make our loved ones happy is natural. Among the many ways to make them happy, giving a pleasant surprise holds special significance....

Salute to this King of Elephants – Sri Gajendra

Elephants are gorgeous. Their majestic maneuvers and prideful attributes make them unique. Elephants are always part of our life, be it domestic affairs, economics,...

Connecting Emotions, Health and Spirituality

Lately we have been hearing varied opinions on how emotions, positive and negative, affect one's health. A decade or two back, if someone made...

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,...

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Questions on the submerged city of Dwarka haunts archaeologists

The headlines of this intriguing reads: "Could this forbidden ancient technology beneath the Arabian Sea force mankind to rewrite the history?" Analysis aside, after watching...
forget the past pain, not the lesson

Forget the past, forget the pain, but never the lessons – A practical guide

It is said forget the pain but never the lessons you gain. It sounds like a great idea to forget the past and move...
Jhulan Yatra in Sri Mayapur

A glimpse into Radha-Madhava’s kunja – Jhulan Yatra 2017

Jhulan Yatra takes place every year in the monsoon season over a period of five days, leading up to Balarama Purnima. This is the...

Why vegetarian food improves mental health

A recent study says by 2020, depression will rank as the second leading cause of disability, after heart disease. It is found that half...
pathmeda flood

Real reason for Pathmeda Goshala tragedy

Pathmeda is famous for having Asia's biggest goshalas, or cowsheds. The organization shelters thousands of cows and raises funds from various cow products.While it...