Religion Archives - Page 17 of 18

November 28, 2016
Shristi Nangalia
Architecture, Religion

Temple Architecture and Positivity: Is there a Connection?

A temple has to be built according to the Vedic principles and Vaastu Shaastra. It is the most acceptable constraint that the main idol of the deity should be located...

November 22, 2016
Eswar Anandan
Advocacy

Afraid of the Unknown

We had planned to organise the screening of the movie, Kundan, in one of the prominent super specialty hospitals, in Kerala. The staff was very welcoming and they were excited about the idea...

November 18, 2016
Ekta Shah
Fashion & Beauty

Going back to the Tradition of Draping

Among all Indian attire, wearing the saree holds a special place for most women. The tradition of draping the saree has changed by leaps and bounds. The culture of...

November 16, 2016
Dr. Krishna Hota
Religion

How Daily Worship Enhances our Personality!

Daily worship is a wonderful training of the body and mind. When a person communicates with God or the Supreme Being, (s)he connects with the inner self. Worship enhances and...

November 15, 2016
Sunil Kumar Banerjee
Sports

Akashganga: An Idea Whose Time had come! – VI

Even before PTS had started, Shamsher with his imaginative and resourceful handling made organised performances or demonstrations in skydiving in some areas of the country. Interestingly, some PJI officers had...

November 6, 2016
Amit Singh
Cover Story, Gender, Human Rights

A Multicultural Approach to Triple Talaq

The debate on triple talaq issue is directly related with the religious freedom the Constitution of India grants to everyone. However, in certain cases practicing absolute religious freedom could affect human...

November 4, 2016
Asmani Jamdar Surve
Fairs & Festivals, People

Indian Culture and Values: Are NRIs more Indians at Heart than Resident Indians?

The Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), away from their homeland, recreate a small India wherever they are. They are far better knit, have a greater bond and are alive to the Indian culture...

September 24, 2016
Madhumita Ghosh
Short Story

The House of the Dead

Madhumita, a non-believer, did not believe in gods or ghosts, nor did she subscribe to religion. She met her friend from another city and as they were catching up on...

August 23, 2016
Sunita Paul
Poem

To You, the Government

A protest poem by Sunita for unity against racism and the terrorist attacks going around the world. Whenever you try to curb my wings, At the point of gun or...

August 18, 2016
Arindam Roy
Fairs & Festivals

Folklores about Rakhi: The Festival of Brother-Sister Bond

Arindam recounts some popular folklores that are associated with Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan. The tales of Draupadi and Lord Krishna, Rani Karmavati’s plea to the Moghul Emperor, Humayun, seeking his protection,...