The legend goes that the 19th-century Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) made a clay model for a statue of Christ the King, arms outstretched, raised high in gesturing command, his head held high in…
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On one foot: A wisdom story
A rather eccentric looking young man wearing an old brown suit and holding a small, worn, stickered suitcase walked into the centre of the city, spun around a few times in the…
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One small step at a time
Since breaking his hip, Tom Moore has had to use a walking frame with wheels to move around. And during his time in the hospital, Tom remembers being well cared for by…
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The warrior queens of India
India’s history is adorned with tales of remarkable warrior queens who defied conventions, shattered glass ceilings, and left indelible marks on the pages of history. These queens, known for their bravery, strategic…
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The reluctant oak tree
Once upon a time, there was a giant oak tree in the middle of a city park. Its branches stretched out generously on every side so that the tree was a welcome…
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We all have problems
Long ago, there was a farmer who had problems. He was advised to go and see the Buddha, who was wise and would help him sort his life out. The Buddha asked…
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Angelina Jolie: Hollywood icon with a heart of gold
Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker who has been named Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times. Born Angelina Jolie Voight (June 4, 1975), her exceptional film journey spans over two decades, showcasing…
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Divinity in Nature
Gleanings from conversations of SriRam Sir with some of his followers and admirers, brought out in the form of a booklet titled ‘Divinity in Nature’ in 2007: Dr. Gajula Sriramulu, SriRam Sir…
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Johan Eliasch, a billionaire-conservationist
Johan Eliasch, a Swedish billionaire and entrepreneur, bought approximately 400,000 acres of Amazon rainforest in Brazil in 2005, with the primary goal of preserving the land and preventing deforestation. Here’s a detailed…
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Alyse Ogletree: Milk of human kindness
Alyse Ogletree, a mother of three from Texas, USA, has broken her own Guinness World Record for donating breast milk as of July 2023. The 36-year-old first broke the record for the largest…