In the rush of daily deadlines, it is easy to mistake urgent tasks for important ones. Yet, a brief choice made in a fleeting moment can outweigh any schedule, leaving an impression…
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Parrikar on importance of education
A simple agricultural practice in a Goan village offers a profound metaphor for the quiet deterioration of human capability when long-term value is sacrificed for immediate gain. Recounted by the former Chief…
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Seven suns in the sky
Rooted in the indigenous oral traditions of eastern India, this Munda folk tale explores the delicate balance between natural forces and human intervention. The story serves as a timeless reminder of nature’s…
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“How are your children?”
“How are your children?” “Both of them are very well, thank you.” “How old are they?” “The doctor is three and the lawyer is five.” Anthony de Mello The Prayer of the…
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Nothing is written unless they write it
Courage and conviction defy destiny, proving that human destiny is shaped not by fate, but by the strength of purpose and selfless action. “My all-time favourite film is ‘Lawrence Of Arabia’ and,…
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The great fire and the little water
Individual efforts, no matter how modest, hold profound power when driven by duty and collective purpose during moments of shared crisis. “Among the Aztec people of Mexico, it is said that a…
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How to change the world
Courage in the face of overwhelming odds does not require grand speeches or extraordinary strength; it begins simply with the refusal to let despair silence our hope. “The ninth week of (US…
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Burdens give us wings
The heavy responsibilities we willingly shoulder for others do not weigh us down; when carried with grace and willingness, our greatest burdens transform into the very wings that elevate our spirits. An…
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Couple’s library ‘start-up’ gives free books to kids in 4 States
True philanthropy transforms personal empathy into collective infrastructure, proving that education flourishes when communities open both their hearts and their doors to the hungry minds of the next generation. In the past…
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Jalabandhu
Real empowerment happens at the intersection of self-reliance and community service, proving that when individuals master a vital trade, entire villages gain both dignity and drinking water. “Debasis Mondal’s bright orange vest…
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The elephants knew
Beyond human comprehension lies a silent, intuitive resonance—a profound testament to the unyielding bonds of memory, gratitude and devotion that unite all living beings. “Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and…
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Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln was no stranger to tragedy, even before her husband’s assassination. The Lincolns lost one son, Eddie, at age three. Then, in their White House years, they lost eleven-year-old Willie…