The grandest secrets of mathematics can unlock themselves when a mind replaces formal instruction with relentless, independent curiosity. The extraordinary path of Srinivasa Ramanujan showcases a brilliant trajectory of growth, evolving from…
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When the mind wanders: Dreams, insight and discovery
Some of the most remarkable ideas in science and art have arrived not in moments of intense effort, but in the quiet spaces in between. A mind that has been wrestling with…
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The creative process: Osho on Rabindranath Tagore’s inspiration
True artistry is not merely a product of human effort; it is a sacred possession by a world beyond our own. Retold through a profound observation by the mystic Osho, this short…
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The Moonlight Sonata
One evening renowned composer Beethoven and a friend were taking a walk. As they were passing through a narrow, dark street, they heard music coming from a little house. “Hush!” Beethoven said.…
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‘Beauty remains; pain ends up passing’
Ever since he was young, the painter Henri Matisse used to visit the great Renoir at his atelier every week. When Renoir was crippled with arthritis, Matisse began to visit him daily,…
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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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Vincent van Gogh: A living message
Noted Dutch post-impressionist painter, Vincent van Gogh, was not always an artist. In fact, he wanted to be a church pastor and was even sent to the Belgian mining community of Borinage in 1879.…
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Three-stringed violin
On November 18th, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist, came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. If you have ever been to…
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Profiting from creativity
The 3M Company encourages creativity from its employees. The company allows its researchers to spend 15 per cent of their time on any project that interests them. This approach has brought fantastic…