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...
Month full of Dancing – What makes Kartik month so special?
We have heard of people dancing on the new year day, on birthdays, in clubs and in parties. Such dancing lasts for a day...
Another setback for scientists – Previously thought number of galaxies turns out to be...
It is said that making mistakes is human but blaming others for the mistake is even more human. The question is, who it is...
Researchers get closer to Varnashrama dharma concept
A recently published news story quickly caught my attention. It suggested that there are principally four types of personalities. After carrying out a research project of...
Negation cannot grant realization of the Absolute Truth – Bhaktivinod Thakur
Appearance of an acharya in this world is by no means an ordinary thing. Such acharyas are some of the most confidential servants of...
Understanding and Honoring teachers on Teachers’ Day
So we got one more day to celebrate; the Teachers' day. The first thing comes to mind is, why only one day? Is that...
What to do when we realize we are wrong
It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that everyone makes mistake. In fact people are bound to make mistakes as that is how human...
Reasons to welcome Union minister’s statement on wearing skirts
It may sound unnecessary or even provoking to some restless propagandists, but Union minister Mahesh Sharma's statement on not wearing skirts is actually in...
Immortal words of Lord Krishna in a Soul-lifting slideshow
Immortal words of Lord Krishna is a series of stunning slides produced from Lord Krishna's timeless instructions to His dear devotee Arjuna in Bhagavad...
Earthquake in Italy is yet another warning to humankind
Even as we discuss earthquakes, floods, cyclone and other natural calamities, a village in central Italy is destroyed by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake. Reports started pouring...
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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...
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...
Krishna consciousness does not exclude mundane ethics; it goes beyond them
It is observed over and over again that many religious and spiritual leaders tend to take their popularity for granted and indulge in acts...
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...
Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur’s not-so-known contribution
History has witnessed the dark age that descended on earth after the disappearance of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates. Those unable to understand...
