Here is a beautiful folktale about creation from the Philippines islands: Before Time began, the dwelling of God was a vast empty universe. He became lonely for there was nothing to hear…
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Nimal Raghavan helps transform lives by restoring 140 water bodies
Nimal Raghavan’s inspiring journey: Quitting a tech job to restore 140 water bodies across India, bringing hope to cyclone-affected regions. At the age of 31, Nimal Raghavan made a life-altering decision. He…
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The spirit of all religions
Q: There is much similarity among the different religions, in matters of rituals like ringing of bells. Why should there be so much bickering among religious groups? – T.M. Sundararaman, Mylapore A:…
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A dream fulfilled
Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a boy when France lost the Battle of Sedan in 1870 in the Franco-Prussian War. Emperor Napoleon III was captured by the Germans, along with several French…
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The story of Uddalaka Aruni
This is a story from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Ayoda Dhaumya was a famous teacher who lived before the Buddha, at least 3000 years ago. Princes and paupers came to him to…
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The little hero of Holland
This is the story of a little boy with a brave heart and passionate love for his village. Read on the story to find what the little hero of Holland did to…
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Red cross society: Humanity’s lifeline
In 1859, Castiglione, an Italian town, had become a big hospital. A gruesome battle was being fought on its outskirts between France and Italy on one side and Austria on the other…
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The last sacrifice in the colosseum
In AD 80 Rome saw the opening of a huge amphitheatre, known as the colosseum. For almost four centuries this became the foremost place of enjoyment for the Romans. Bloody sports took…
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Prayer from the heart
Late one evening a poor farmer on his way back from the market found himself without his prayer book. The wheel of his cart had come off right in the middle of…
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Going higher
This curated Jewish parable explores spiritual devotion through active human caregiving. The Hasidic narrative is paired with an archival Canadian postage stamp honouring global mystical traditions. “It intrigued the congregation to see…