Born into privilege yet guided by a deep social conscience, Vikram Sarabhai saw advanced science not as an abstract pursuit, but as a practical instrument to uplift millions. From launching India’s first…
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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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Erik Weihenmayer: Blind to failure
Human potential is rarely bounded by physical limitations, but rather by the barriers we construct within our own minds. When we move beyond mere denial of our challenges and instead fully integrate…
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Night and day
True enlightenment comes not from observing physical changes in the world around us, but from recognizing our shared humanity in the faces of those we meet. “A student asked a wise Rabbi,…
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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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The greater treasure
What seems worthless to a mind seeking worldly relief can become a priceless treasure to a heart seeking spiritual connection. “There is a Sufi story told of how a poor farmer had…
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Shine in your own way
True self-worth is found not in comparing our journey to another’s, but in honoring the unique purpose and light we bring to the world in our own distinct way. “A samurai who…
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“I wish you enough”
A truly meaningful life requires a delicate balance of light and shadow, where every joy is heightened by the hardships that teach us deep gratitude. “At an airport, I overheard a father…
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Why Finland has the best schools
Finland has a history of producing the highest global test scores in the Western world, as well as a trophy case full of other recent No. 1 global rankings, including most literate…
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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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A high school government class wanted to help solve civil rights crimes. So they drafted a bill that is now law
A high school class in Hightstown, New Jersey, has found an impressive way to shed light on unsolved civil rights crimes from the 1950s and ’60s. The AP class, studying US government,…