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16/02/2024

While watching a wedding sequence, daughter asked a simple question, why the bride is throwing rice backwards? Pondering over it, husband was the first to answer...

Rice is a staple of the Indian diet and because of its basic life-sustaining qualities, it is a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity. Daughters are considered to be the manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. Her being in the house is a sign of sustained wealth and prosperity. When the daughter gets married and leaves her parents’ house, she throws back rice so that prosperity does not leave parental house.

Similarly when she enters her new house, she throws a pot full of rice onto the floor signalling the arrival of more auspiciousness and prosperity in the new home.

Such is the significance of daughters rightly regarded as Mahalakshmis🙏

26/01/2024

How was our first Republic day?

Dr Rajendra Prasad takes oath as the first President of India at Durbar Hall of Government House, now known as Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prior to this, India was proclaimed as the Republic of India. The first parade was held at Irwin stadium, now known as Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. The first guest of the Repubic Day was the Indonesian President, Dr Sukarno.

19/09/2023

What is the connection between legendary freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Ganesh Chaturthi?

It is believed that Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the force behind mass-scale Ganesh utsav celebrations as we know today. Tilak wondered how to unite the common people. He soon realized that celebrating a puja together can be the way. In Maharashtra, the Peshwas had long started the tradition of worshipping Ganapati.

Tilak thought, that instead of home, why not celebrate Ganeshotsav at a public place? That way people will come together and a sense of unity will be fostered. So in 1893, the foundation of this great festival was laid, turning the home celebrations into a grand Pandal where people of all castes gathered to worship the beloved 'God of Everyone'.

14/09/2023

'self-love is about accepting yourself, fully and unconditionally, your limitations, your strengths, who you are and how you have evolved so far.' Writes Anu Garg, a mental health advocate and author of this wonderful book, Free Fiftees. This can be great self help book for anyone trying to introspect and get past the baggage. Though Anu has written this one keeping in mind women who have surpassed 50s and looking for a renewed purpose of life.

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05/09/2023

'Dont just say to your child that the teacher is wrong'. Children's favorite author Sudha Murty gives some practical advice to parents on buying that iPhone as a birthday gift to your 13 year old, how much television to watch and could there be a harmonious relationship between a husband and wife of today's generation, so critical for a child's healthy upbringing!

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25/08/2023

His journey to ISRO is no less than traveling to Moon! Yes, this is Bharat Kumar from Chhattisgarh who was born to a mother who managed a tea stall and father, a security guard, Bharat faced extreme financial difficulties while pursuing his education. A kendriya Vidyalaya student, his fees was waived off and books organized by teachers, so that this bright student can pursue his dreams.

Bharat got selected in IIT Dhanbad and was supported by corporate groups to let his dreams take off without any further hindrances.

'Those who aspire for stars do reach them' became a truth for Bharat as he got placed in ISRO and has been a young member of Chandrayaan mission.

If you are on a mission, do not stop and let the universe help you go over the moon!

24/08/2023

Most progressive brains which can take us to Moon are draped in simplicity as these women scientists play a crucial role in India's soft landing at south pole of Moon.

Many congratulations to the brains behind this mission and the scientists who worked round the clock to achieve this amazing feat!

23/08/2023

Big day as and are all set to conquer! While the 41 day journey of 3 reaches its exciting conclusion today, another Indian is making waves globally as 18 year old Indian prodigy and R Praggnanandhaa has drawn against world no. 1 Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and now set for another game. They already stand winners with a spirit to conquer, wishing all the very best!

22/08/2023

Zoom in on this photo and read a very caption. This youngster has set up this kiosk somewhere in Mumbai. He may make it big, may not..what matters is his honest entrepreneural spirit. As we come across many examples, constant efforts and perseverance, does work wonders. Hard work in the right direction along with the art of remaining focussed still has no substitute!

Photo courtesy: DPrasanth Nair

15/08/2023

celebrates India and its rich cultural heritage as well as youth power with this doodle, designed by Namrata Kumar, a young artist and illustrator from Delhi. On the , India is cherished for its vibrant culture and the youth power which is loaded with talent and spirit to succeed. May the colours of keep spreading prosperity, growth and peace.

08/08/2023

Divya Mittal, IAS, who is known for her objective and precise insights, share valuable views on .

With the evolving value system, it is a pertinent query on everyone's mind, what thought process to transfer to children. Read these very basic yet extremely significant tips by Ms Mittal.

For me, the take away was to talk to children a lot about experiences and observations and to practice what you say!

1. Tell them they can do anything.

Tell it so often that they start believing it. That belief will define their destiny.

2. Let them fall.

Let them jump and play and fall and get hurt. Don't jump in to pick them up. Only then will they learn to get up from a failure, dust themselves up and keep walking.

3. Compete

Make them participate in competitions. They will not win every time. But they will become comfortable with failure. Fear of failure is a bigger hindrance in success than failure.

4. Let them take risk.

Monitor them but allow them to do things you feel can be somewhat risky. Adventure sports, climbing a tree. You will see that when they know they can get hurt in the process, they behave responsibly.

5. Abundance mindset.

They have opportunities & resources that you never had. Let them use that as a jump board to go in the higher orbit. Don't impose your scarcity mindset on them.

6. Be a role model

Be yourself what you tell them to be. Nothing breaks a child's heart more than seeing hypocrisy of their parents.

7. Shun bad behaviour.

You must scold them & correct them when they are doing something bad. They need to understand what right behaviour is.

8. Trust them.

Don't be disappointed in them. Always have hope. If you become disappointed in them, they will have no hope for themselves.

9. Give experiences.

Give them a variety of experiences to open their minds and hearts. Take them to orphanages, dance shows, travel, museums. Wherever you go, talk to them about things and their experience. Don't just be busy amongst yourselves

10. Listen.

Don't assume that they are stupid and don't know things. Don't be in a hurry to respond. Listen intently and then speak. Then you will reach them. You will never have a complaint that they don't listen

11. Don't compare

Don't compare your child with anyone. Especially with their siblings. Being the favoured one will make them unprepared for harshness of the world, being the unfavoured one will make them needy and always seeking validation.

12 Most important:

Be their safe place. Where they get love without having to be anything. Tell them that you will always love them, even if you are angry with them. Your love is not conditional on any behaviour of theirs.

31/07/2023

Debutante author Onkar Sharma weaves an electrifying literary piece, the Revenge Theory, as he takes readers on an adrenaline-pumping roller coaster ride filled with twists, turns, and unyielding determination.

Sharma has showcased his versatile talent and deep understanding of human emotions through the stories, essays, and poems.

Read complete review on

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