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Mahashivratri: embracing the vast emptiness

Mahashivratri: embracing the vast emptiness

In the rhythmic cycles of the Hindu calendar, Shivratri marks the darkest night of each month—a time when the moon's light recedes to its minimum, leaving us in near-complete darkness. While conventional wisdom might suggest we should fear or avoid darkness, Shivratri, and particularly Mahashivratri, invites us

it's not always going to go your way

it's not always going to go your way

In the journey of life, we often encounter obstacles that test our resolve, creativity, and perseverance. We're taught to overcome challenges through perspective shifts and methodical action—flipping obstacles into opportunities, breaking down goals into manageable steps, and executing with focused determination. This approach serves us well in

developing self-respect through personal agency

developing self-respect through personal agency

Joan Didion, one of America’s most incisive essayists, possessed a rare ability to dissect the cultural and moral undercurrents of her time. In her collection Slouching Towards Bethlehem (1968), she examined the turbulence of the 1960s with a sharp, unsentimental gaze. Among its many insights, her reflections on self-respect

Vicky Kaushal reflects on his decade in cinema

Vicky Kaushal reflects on his decade in cinema

don’t let the college dream turn into a nightmare

don’t let the college dream turn into a nightmare

Most parents share a common aspiration: seeing their child walk across a stage in a cap and gown, college degree in hand. This dream, deeply woven into the fabric of modern parenting, often comes with an unspoken assumption that student loans are simply part of the package. However, this acceptance

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: the architect of the Maratha Empire and his enduring legacy

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: the architect of the Maratha Empire and his enduring legacy

Today marks the birth anniversary of the founder of the Maratha Empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who stands as one of India's most revered and visionary leaders. Born in 1630 in the hill fort of Shivneri, Maharashtra, Shivaji Maharaj rose to prominence during a tumultuous period of Indian history,

embracing the process: lessons from Demosthenes' journey

embracing the process: lessons from Demosthenes' journey

In the bustling streets of ancient Athens, a small, weak boy with a speech impediment dreamed of reclaiming what was rightfully his. This was Demosthenes, whose name would one day echo through the corridors of history as the greatest orator Athens had ever known. But how did he transform himself

seize the moment, take action

seize the moment, take action

The gap between intention and achievement is bridged by one thing alone: action. We often wait for the perfect moment, the right feeling, or some external signal to begin. But life's greatest truth is that these perfect conditions are illusions that keep us trapped in stasis. Consider your

the 15% solution: building a dignified retirement

the 15% solution: building a dignified retirement

spread your love seeds wherever you go

spread your love seeds wherever you go

Today is Valentine’s Day, a day often associated with romantic love, but it is so much more than that. It is a universal celebration of love in all its forms—a day to generate sincere warmth, appreciation, and recognition for others. It is an opportunity to spread the seeds