Deep in the dense forests and remote hamlets of Odisha’s Malkangiri district in India, guided by the timeless Ayurvedic principle that service to humanity is worship, Dr. Shakti Prasad Mishra traverses unmotorable…
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Harakchand Sawla: Charity begins on the footpath
Deeply moved by the quiet desperation of impoverished families waiting outside Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital, Harakchand Sawla made an extraordinary sacrifice: he rented out his own thriving business to fund hot meals…
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Life is baeutiful
Long before we master grammar or spelling, we learn whether our voice matters. Recalling a kindergarten teacher who withheld her red pen so a young writer’s spirit could flourish, this reflective piece…
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Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
When fear of failure is replaced by curiosity, mistakes transform from moments of shame into the foundational steps of discovery and lifelong creativity. “This story is about a famous research scientist who…
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World’s ‘poorest’ ex-president Mujica turns down pension
Former Uruguayan leader José Mujica, who was dubbed “the world’s poorest president” for his modest lifestyle, says he does not want any pension from his time as a senator. Mr Mujica resigned…
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India plants 66 million trees in 12 hours as part of record-breaking environmental campaign
Volunteers in India planted more than 66 million trees in just 12 hours in a record-breaking environmental drive. About 1.5 million people were involved in the huge plantation campaign, in which saplings…
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World is getting greener, India and China leading efforts: NASA study
India and China are leading the global greening effort, which is quite contrary to the general perception worldwide, a latest NASA study said, observing that the world is a greener place than…
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The kiss
“Getting late for a meeting, need to run,” he said as he slung his coat over the shoulder and bounded out of the house. As he drove away, she came running down…
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Parrikar on importance of education
I am from the village of Parra in Goa, hence we are called Parrikars. My village is famous for its watermelons. When I was a child, the farmers would organise a watermelon-eating…
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Nothing is written unless they write it
My all-time favourite film is ‘Lawrence Of Arabia’ and, if I have a favourite scene from the movie, then I guess it is the one of Lawrence’s triumphal return from the Nefud…
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Couple’s library ‘start-up’ gives free books to kids in 4 States
In the past two years, more than 2 lakh books have been sent to Prerna Book Banks, which has racked up 4,500 members. MEERUT: Amita Sharma, 32, comes from a rural part of…
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Jalabandhu
Debasis Mondal’s bright orange vest signifies the important role he plays in communities in his region of India. He’s a Jalabandhu – a “Water-Friend.” The Jalabandhu are hand-pump mechanics, and they are responsible for making sure…