High in the shadowed peaks of the Himalayas, a pioneering ophthalmologist has spent decades rewriting the rules of modern medicine. Driven by a childhood tragedy and armed with nothing more than a…
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Si Malakas at Si Maganda (The strong and the beautiful)
A beautiful creation myth from the Philippine islands explains how the first man and woman emerged from a giant bamboo stalk split open by a mythical bird. Known as Malakas and Maganda,…
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Nimal Raghavan: The techie who restored countless water bodies
Nimal Raghavan’s inspiring journey: Quitting a tech job to restore countless water bodies across India, bringing hope to cyclone-affected regions. Water is the quiet, pulsing baseline of all human civilization—when it flows,…
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Singi Bonga’s special gift: A Munda myth on the moon
A world trapped in endless, exhausting daylight leaves humanity with no boundaries for work, rest, or time itself. Retold through an enchanting Munda folktale from Jharkhand, India, this short reflection explores the…
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The spirit of all religions
Imagine insisting that a single perspective holds the exclusive rights to a boundless reality. This short reflection dives straight into the timeless conflict between rigid institutional compliance and fluid individual insight. By…
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A dream fulfilled: How Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympics
In the wake of national defeat during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, a young French aristocrat named Baron Pierre de Coubertin envisioned a radical path toward peace, international unity, and human excellence:…
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The little hero of Holland
In a low-lying nation where the roaring North Sea is kept at bay by massive stone walls and earthen dikes, a single moment of alertness can mean the difference between safety and…
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Red Cross Society: The birth of global compassion
Amidst the chaos, mud, and agony of the 1859 Battle of Solferino, a young Swiss businessman named Henry Dunant witnessed a horrific reality: thousands of wounded soldiers left to die on the…
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A farmer saved a republic: The legend of Cincinnatus
Absolute power is often sought by many, but surrendered by almost none. The story of Cincinnatus stands as history’s most profound testament to civic virtue, selfless service, and the rare nobility of…
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The last sacrifice in the colosseum
For centuries, the roaring arenas of the ancient world celebrated brutal spectacle at the cost of human life and dignity. The inspiring story of Telemachus reveals how a single voice of conviction…
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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
Spiritual devotion is often pictured as ascending to distant, transcendent heights far removed from daily human suffering. Yet, stepping quietly into the life of a struggling neighbour with hands-on care reveals that…