This Diwali
In this evocative verse, Neelam, puts on a make-up of values, of spiritual satisfaction, for unity of the people. At a time of clashes and divisions, of terrorism and...
In the Light of Darkness
Is death an end? Do the ones who have passed away ever leave us? There are ten dimensions. We know only three. Here the protagonist is in conversation with her loved...
Three Asanas and the Mystery of Chakra Dhyan Unraveled
Navodita, our Yoga expert, reveals the benefits of three asanas, Utthita Trikonasana, which stimulates the region around the abdomen making digestion quicker and faster. It is also very good for the...
Surya Namaskar, Vriksha Asana & Garuda Asana: A Panacea for People
Navodita, our yoga exponent, tells us the many benefits of Surya Namaskar. The other two asanas that she suggests we might do along with the salutations to the life giver,...
Ashtanga Yoga:Yoke the Body, Mind and Soul into Harmony
Here are the many benefits of Ashtanga Yoga, the Eight-fold Path. Yama and Niyama, the first two steps before once practices Asanas. The columnist tells us how to chant ‘Om’,...
Blessing my Dad
Sushmita pays her homage to her father on Father’s Day. They say, Some light from the lamp, And, Some sound from, Chanting of scriptures, Is all, And only, What...
Tick Tock / The Sky and Winter
In Tick Tock, Olaitan dwells on the many narratives of time, from the personal to the eternal. Her second poem, The Sky and Winter, is an evocative verse about...
Mortal Immortal
Different Truths is introducing a new section, short stories, with Madhumita’s wonderful story. She is a splendid storyteller. There was a great commotion at the gates of heaven that afternoon....
Yoga: Unwind into Spirituality
Abhilasha unravels the many secrets of yoga. She explains how it is being repackaged to suit the needs of other religions too. Atheists too find meaning in it. Yoga...
Mind your Food!
Anumita shares the struggle with food for her children and tells us what the rule book does not. Every mother and care givers need to be vigilant and responsive to...