Day in and day out, a human keeps flowing in the ocean of life, no matter how smooth or troublesome the path maybe. His everlasting quest for a better life triggers him to find best possible ways to live a meaningful life. Well, this attempt also empowers him to come to terms with ups and downs. In this journey of happy and sad moments, a human is often accompanied by his closed ones whose sen...

A large black bee was flying around with a reverberating humming sound. It reached close to a lotus blossoming under the brilliance of the resplendent sun. The black bee became besotted and seated itself on the fragrant bud. With the sun beginning to set, the fascination of the black bee kept rising. Sunset marked the shrinking of petals. The bee intoxicated by the sweet smell did not budge and ...

The nine day festival is reminiscent of red clad kanjak devis, boiled potato dishes, bhajan recitations in the form of maa jaagran or mata ki chownki, morning and evening durga aarti, devotional garbha dance and much more. Accompanied with the traditional rituals is a certain element of devotion and self-control exemplified in the temporary renunciation of tamsic food, alcohol and beverages. Not...

Simple living, respectable life, camaraderie, and congenial association with people are the pillars of a successful life. It’s not wrong to say that the sustenance of all these driving forces in one’s life rests on one’s perceptual attitude and temperament. That’s exactly where the role of goodness comes into the picture. An individual whose personality is beautified with...

You are all set to take the next step in the ladder of your life. The go-getter hidden inside you urges you to proceed and undertake a challenging task. But, all of a sudden, you find yourself entrapped in adverse circumstances. This is what happens with most of those who dare to accept the challenge, but can’t keep it due to their wavering belief and commitment. What pulls you back? Is ...