By Shadan Muneer On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is essential to acknowledge the growing influence of women in leadership, particularly in administrative and decision-making roles. Across various sectors, women are not just breaking barriers but also occupying the actual seat of power — shaping policies, driving change and leading institutions. One such…
Family as a single unit is breaking up both in urban and rural areas due to the compulsion of individual profession, career-building efforts and his or her own family. This has given birth to what is now called a ‘nuclear family’ where parents are separated. In this article Prof. K.V. Satyan takes a look at…
A heartfelt letter from the first Woman Chairperson of CII, Mysuru, who is moving cities to pursue her ambitions… Hey, I have some news — I’m relocating to Luxembourg!” I say it again, still getting used to the weight of those words. A new country, a new role, a new adventure — a whirlwind of…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Question: I have noticed that you have emphasised on inclusiveness. I am making an attempt to be as inclusive as possible by breaking my own barriers, but social upbringing has taught me that one should be exclusive — exclusive clothes, watch, shoes, car, home, designer stuff, etc. Not only…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Hindu mythology, the four months of the rainy season is when Vishnu sleeps. Who protects the world then? It is the Goddess, identified as Yogamaya. And so traditionally, women’s festivals, involving Goddesses, are found in the latter half of the rainy season after the autumn…
By Shadan Muneer March 3 is designated as World Wildlife Day by the UN General Assembly. On this occasion, we celebrate the extraordinary diversity of life on our planet and acknowledge the urgent need for its protection. Wildlife plays a crucial role in maintaining our ecosystems’ health and our communities’ well-being. However, many species face…
A Maths Lab to kindle students’ interest in the world of numbers has been established at a Government School in city. Under the concept of ‘Do and Learn and See and Learn,’ the teachers of Government Higher Primary School, Bodyguard Line, Kurubarahalli, ably helped by the like-minded locals, have established a Maths Lab, to give…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation When it comes to a dimension beyond your present level of perception, the mind is a horrible guide because it says many things which make you believe things that do not exist, and it makes you miss things which are right there in front of you. This is the…
By Ashvini Ranjan The line for taxis at the Prayagraj airport stretched endlessly, filled with weary travellers eager to reach the Kumbha Mela. The distance to the city was a mere fifteen kilometres, yet the taxi fare stood stiff at Rs. 2,500. “No guarantee you will reach Prayagraj, Sir,” cautioned the man at the counter,…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In the month of Shravan, many people visit Shiva temples, especially on Mondays. Pouring water on the Shivalinga is seen as an act of piety. Water is carried from rivers. The pot with the water is never placed on the ground until water has been poured…
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