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  1. How I became Hanuman: My life & times

    Amazing facts about India. I was born Bajrang and became Hanuman. Many worship me, yet I worship only one. I didn’t ask the world to hail me. Yet people were kind enough to love and respect a vanara. I’m untouched by the devotion and adulation. Every fibe ...
  2. The footprints of Rama across the world

    Through the ages and civilizations, Rama and Ayodhya have not only been popular for the people of India but have also been inspirational for people across the world. The story of the Ramayana accompanied the ancient Indians who were master navigators and ...
  3. Not gold or silver; Alexander wanted this metal from India

    Amazing facts about India. In 336 BCE, Alexander set out to conquer Persia when he was barely 25 years old. Alexander’s victory over Persia and the kingdoms en route  earned this Macedonian king the name, Alexander the Great. When Alexander the Great turn ...
  4. We love Galileo. But do you know these thinkers?

    Amazing facts about India.  Was there a meridian before the world adopted the Greenwich Meridian?   Was Galileo the first person in the history of our humanity to say the earth is round?   Does the name, Milky Way, have an ancient root? India has always a ...
  5. How to conquer your fear of the unknown

    What will happen? What will they say? What if I fail? What if they reject me? What if I lose? Can I handle what is out there? We all grapple with one or more of these questions every day- perhaps even multiple times a day. Not knowing leads to feelings of ...
  6. How to overcome fear of failure?

    Most of us are hardwired to fear failure. Failure is something that we’ve encountered so often that we could virtually call it an old friend. As children, we toppled several times before we learned to walk. As teenagers, we spent many anxious hours before ...
  7. How to overcome stage fright with 6 simple tips

    When I was about 13 years old, I had to deliver the ‘Thought for the Day’ on stage in front of the whole school. Even though I had memorized my lines reasonably well, I shortly found myself running off the stage. I had only managed two lines! Worse still, ...
  8. Anti-aging yoga tips to feel younger

    Aging is an inevitable natural happening. For the curious ones who want to know how to stay young, consider the practice of yoga, meditation, and ayurveda. These are the natural ways to maintain the health of the body. Here are some anti-aging tips from t ...
  9. Win over bad breath with yoga and pranayama

    Is bad breath the culprit behind your low confidence, poor social life, and hesitation to speak? Clinically known as Halitosis, bad breath is a common occurrence among people everywhere. Stressful lifestyles, along with hectic work schedules disturb the b ...
  10. Building Courage With Meditation

    Why amplifying inner strength & courage needs meditation Often in challenging times, we resort to the safe and familiar ways of reacting. Later, we regret that we weren't more courageous. For instance, when you have the choice between a comfortab ...