It's all in the Mind
And now, we have reached the mantra of ‘Wallet, glasses, keys and phone’; that's what the staples are now! That’s what the mind thinks about all the time …
Indian culture
Lohri: From bonfires to belief
On Lohri day my father would peel peanuts for us and feed us, as we sat around a bonfire ... My mother would make popcorn and Gaajar ka halwa! In the present day, youngsters have gotten used to snacks like pizza, fries, nachos, chips ‘n’ dips etc.
The Power of Silence
These learnings, I have gathered over the years. They are life lessons that perhaps no book can teach. Emotions run high in Indian homes. It is impossible to please everyone.
Beware of the Effect of Kali
The Bhagavata Puran tells of Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna. He was a virtuous and illustrious king. He saw a lame ox being beaten mercilessly by a stranger. The ox which had only one leg, was crying piteously. The ox appealed to Parikshit to save him, saying that he didn’
Romance in moonlight, the essence of Karwachauth
If the husband fasts too, who will pamper the wife? Women get to dress up and get that ‘bride-like’ feel on this day; do we want to share it with the men?
Nav-Ratri ka Parv
This festival serves as a reminder that the girl child is as precious as the boy. It is also important to remember that while worshipping little girls as Goddess Durga we must also respect the other living goddesses around us.
Mallikarjuna Magic – The 2nd Jyotirlinga
This pilgrimage is unique in its own way, because this is the only place where the Shiva Jyotirlinga and the Devi Shaktipeeth are in the same compound. Every spec of this place exudes energy ... India has so many beautiful places to see and experience … I hope everyone gets to see some … if not all!