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A true spiritual teacher strips away all that is unnecessary so that the student can see enlightenment for what it is

There is a distinction between a ‘true vegetarian’ and those whose vegetarianism stops with their diet

Wendell Rodricks knew how to celebrate. Here he shows how everything in your life, from the morning cup of tea to the work you do, and even the travel back home, can be a gala celebration—all done in style!

Self-awareness is the "meta-skill" of our current times as it underlies many skills that are deemed essential for success in today’s world

The author shares what she learned from her suffering patients during her work as a hospice physician

Forgiveness need not be a struggle, if we realise that it is also a great gift and a blessing

He is unpretentious, straightforward and humble. He takes criticism seriously but doesn’t crave appreciation. His work is scrutinised with a magnifying glass, and yet he gives one hit after another. He rarely gives interviews, but when he does, he’s unstoppable. Like his films, he tak time to think over every question hurled at him. Interrupt him during the answer and he retorts, “Let me finish what I have started, you can ask me that later.” That’s Aamir Khan, a remarkable combination of enigma and forthrightness. Excerpts from a thought-provoking interview…

"Do more acts of kindness" seems to be the prescription for happiness in a world that is in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic

Opinions contradictory to ours are an opportunity to grow, rather than a cause of conflict

A neurosurgeon draws a parallel between war and the present coronavirus pandemic