29/11/2025
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My Puttaparthi Yatra Experience | 100th Birth Anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
I travelled with the Sathya Sai Family from Mannagudde, Mangalore to Puttaparthi.This was my very first visit, and I had the fortune to travel with my mother...
11/09/2025
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Do Black Magic and Unspoken Shadows Exist in India?
Image by Pixabay Overview: Every Indian learns about such topics during their upbringing, but most people are reluctant to discuss them out loud. At the top of the list is black magic, or kala jadu, which evokes both interest and horror through
04/09/2025
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Enthralling Drama: The Untold Struggle for Expression in Indian Cinema
Image by Padmaavat/IMDb Bollywood is a living, breathing phenomenon. If you’ve ever been stuck in traffic in Mumbai during a movie premiere, you’ve felt it—half the city seems to shut down. I still remember debating whether Ranveer Singh’s latest performance was brilliant or bizarre while st...
04/09/2025
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Unbreakable Bonds: Why Pigeon Love Is Unaffected by Health Issues
Image by Pixabay Kabootar bazi, the flutter of wings on rooftops, the sight of children smiling as pigeons circle overhead—is a familiar scene in many old Indian mohallas. Pigeon keeping, or kabootar bazi, is far more than a pastime. For many, it is an emotional inheritance, a badge of pride, and ...
25/08/2025
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Sacred Romance in a Secular Society
Image by Pixabay These days, love is frequently swiped left or right, condensed into brief messages and brief interactions. Silently, however, a different movement is gaining traction: one that gives romance depth, significance, and a spiritual component. Some people refer to this type of relationsh
23/08/2025
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Wellness Tourism
Image by Pixabay (This Time) I would have laughed uncontrollably if you had told my younger self that one day people would pay thousands of dollars to unplug from Wi-Fi and spend their holidays in Bali meditating on a beach. But now, in 2025, it feels like every other person in my group chat is eith
23/08/2025
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Spiritual Burnout
Image by Pixabay On a Saturday morning, if you are like most people these days, your phone probably buzzes with reminders for meditation, a nutrition app, or a positive message from your yoga class rather than urgent work emails. People tell us that self-care is sacred, so every free moment becomes
23/08/2025
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The Silent Thief of Productivity: The Devastating Effects of Pollution on Indian Cities
Image by Pixabay Even the rising sun appears pale and defeated on this clear November morning in Delhi due to the heavy smog in the air. Bicycle and motorcycle commuters, their scarves drawn tight around their faces, stare through the fog. Ramesh, 34, a delivery worker at a roadside tea kiosk, cough
23/08/2025
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Life is so unpredictable – a wake-up call to live meaningfully
Image by pixabay.com Life is not only short, it is deeply unpredictable. We often live as if we have unlimited time, as if the people we care about will always be around, and as if tomorrow is guaranteed. But the truth is far from that. One moment we’re planning a celebration, a vacation, or simpl...