Argentinian golfer, Roberto de Vincenzo, once won a tournament and the big cheque that goes with it. After the celebrations, he was strolling back to his car when a young woman approached…
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The last appointment
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, ‘I love you, but I know this other woman loves you…
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James Harrison: The man with the golden arm
This factual biographical report documents extraordinary human altruism and medical resilience. The true narrative is uniquely paired with an archival 1976 Indian stamp promoting voluntary blood donation. By Doug Criss, CNN, CNN’s Samantha…
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Honorary Masters of Medicine degree for an illiterate man
The extraordinary journey of Hamilton Naki from a shepherd boy to an honorary Master of Medicine stands as a powerful testament to the value of choosing work over a mere job. Starting…
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Victoria Cross
I had gone to UK in 1995 as Deputy Leader of the Indian delegation to take part in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the victory in Europe during the Second World War. …
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First sign of civilization
Anthropologist Margaret Mead’s unexpected perspective on early human culture bypasses traditional tools like pottery or weapons. Instead, she identifies a healed human bone as the true baseline for civilization. This reflection shows…
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The name of an angel
Once upon a time there was a baby ready to be born. The child asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to…
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8 greatest Indian teachers of all times
India’s deep-rooted educational history is shaped by extraordinary visionaries who redefined the true purpose of learning. This curated compilation honors eight iconic thinkers, scholars, and leaders who took teaching far beyond conventional…
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A tragedy or a blessing?
Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It…
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To build a bridge
The creation of New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge stands as an incredible masterpiece of engineering, grit, and absolute determination against all odds. When a tragic construction site accident threatened to permanently scrap…
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“I Can Make It Happen”
History abounds with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas, plans, and projects of others could never be achieved. However, accomplishment came to those who said, “I can make it…
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Mandela’s humility
Pippa Green recalls the man who shunned pomp (Dec. 12, 2013) Shortly after he turned 80, Nelson Mandela received an honorary doctorate from Harvard at a special convocation. “I know that through…