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...
Narrow escape as bridge collapses in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rainfall
There are times when questions like "what if" sends shiver down the spine. Quite often when a bridge collapses the casualty runs in hundreds....
Cow protection and the vigilantes – What’s there in PM Modi’s mind?
Thanks to Narendra Modi's government, cow protection has lately become the talk of the town. His recent remarks condemning violence and business in the...
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...
Amazing health benefits of Amalaki fruit
Ayurveda classifies seasons as having an affinity to certain doshas. As summer approaches, it is common for Pitta dosha to become imbalanced and cause overheating...
Viewing Assam floods from a higher perspective
As the rain god continues to flood Assam, almost two million people from 23 districts are affected with death toll reported 26. Floods are...
Why ISKCON turning 50 is a milestone achieved for humanity
When the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, ISKCON, or the Hare Krishna movement, was founded in 1966, hardly did anyone believe that it would spread...
Identifying forces behind diseased Indian Media and its sinking credibility
In recent years we have observed a serious lack of trust in Indian media reports. The reasons for this development are threefold, with unethical...
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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...
Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur and his glorious contribution to the Sankirtan movement
Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur, formerly known as Kedarnath Datta, was born in 1838 in Birnagar, West Bengal. Growing up, Kedarnath Datta preferred to sit and...
What can the Judiciary do when the Bosses are corrupt
If you noticed, during the last few years a good number of scandals have come to light in India. There have been several revelations...
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As I was walking towards the temple to attend a special Diwali function, I noticed something unusual for this day. Diwali is known for...