What is death like? Here is a simple incident as told by Dr. Peter Marshall, chaplain of the United States Senate during 1947-49: In a certain home, a little boy, the only…
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Nellie Cashman: Legendary prospector, entrepreneur and humanitarian
In 1875, a commander in the U.S. Army at Fort Wrangel, Alaska, ordered a detachment of soldiers to find Nellie Cashman. They were convinced the “mad woman” was dead, having trekked into the…
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Life-sustaining depths: The vital role of Earth’s oceans and seas
The oceans on Planet Earth are not just one massive body of water; they are distinct ecosystems with unique chemical compositions, temperatures and geological features. Together, the five major oceans act as…
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Guru Nanak: The enlightened householder-farmer
Guru Nanak embodied the Sikh ideal of a householder-farmer, living a balanced life of spiritual enlightenment, family duties, and honest labour through kirat karni —earning a living ethically while serving others. His story…
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From Odessa classroom to global reach: The inspiring story of an educator’s free YouTube curriculum
Pavel Viktor (also spelled Pavlo Viktor) is a renowned Ukrainian physics teacher and internet sensation from Richelieu Lyceum, Odesa, known for recording and uploading his entire school physics curriculum to YouTube. As of…
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Justice for All: The impoverished drifter who reshaped American Law
Clarence Earl Gideon (1910–1972) was an impoverished drifter whose personal legal battle transformed the American justice system by establishing the right to counsel for all criminal defendants. On June 3, 1961, a…
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Right tools of life
The kitchen tap was leaking again. With a sigh, I called a plumber. A few minutes later, a middle-aged man walked in — calm, steady, carrying a faded toolkit. I watched him…
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When no one is looking
On 8th April, 2025, when Japan’s electronic toll collection system unexpectedly failed for 38 hours, the toll gates were opened to allow free passage of vehicles. In most countries, that might have…
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Bishnoi community: India’s original environmentalists
In the year 1730, Maharaja Abhay Singh of Jodhpur (in modern-day Rajasthan, India) ordered the felling of khejri trees (Persian mesquite) in the village of Khejarli to provide wood for a new…
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Sikhism: Rich in philosophy, customs and traditions
Sikhism, a monotheistic religion originating in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century, is rich in philosophy, customs and traditions. Its founder was Guru Nanak (1469-1539). Sikhism believes in One…