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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Repent now
The story is told of a peripatetic rabbi who was walking with some of his disciples when one of them asked: “Rabbi, when should a man repent?” The rabbi quickly replied: “On the last…
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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…
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‘Nicest judge in the world’
Judge Frank Caprio was a renowned American judge and politician who served as the chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island. His story is one of compassion, kindness and…
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Jon Bon Jovi and his Soul Kitchen
Jon Bon Jovi is famous as the founder and frontman of the legendary American rock band Bon Jovi. But his Soul Kitchen gives us a glimpse into what kind of a man…
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Edward Jenner: Father of vaccination
Edward Jenner was an English physician and scientist who developed the first vaccine against smallpox and is recognised as a pioneer in immunology. Here’s a detailed account of his life and work:…