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Why Aparigraha is Jainism's most relevant lesson todayJain philosophy teaches that nothing remains permanent, urging detachment from material possessions. This principle of Aparigraha aimed to ...- Today's life lesson from Brad Pitt's movie: 'Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy things we don’t need...' - Fight Club's famous dialogue warns about the danger of chasing social expectationsFight Club remains one of the most talked-about films of the late 1990s because of its sharp commentary on consumerism, identity and emotio...
- Quote of the day by Banksy: 'There's nothing more dangerous than someone who wants to make the world a better place'Quote of the day by Banksy: Banksy, the enigmatic street artist, captivates the world with his anonymous presence and impactful art. His wo...
- Noida workers’ unrest: A story of hidden inflation and its impactNoida factory workers protest: Years of rising costs have diminished buying power, creating widespread discontent among many. Wage growth l...
- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat cautions against disrespecting faiths and iconsRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, in his Vijayadashmi address in Nagpur, emphasized social unity amid India’s cultural diversity, urging respect for...
- Chinese comedian’s viral set on domestic abuse sparks authority intervention on gender based humor in ChinaFan Chunli, a Chinese comedian, gained national fame for her stand-up about escaping spousal abuse, resonating with many. However, her succ...
- 'The Great Gatsby': Who was he and why does he still matter 100 years later?The Great Gatsby remains one of America's most enduring and widely discussed novels, a century after its publication. F. Scott Fitzgerald's...
- Girl power: Greek art museum rents its halls to women artists for 10 monthsThe museum's permanent exhibitions have been reorganised to highlight the work of 25 women artists, with another 15 temporary displays to f...
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls on India to lead path to peace amid Israel-Hamas conflictThe RSS chief said that the crisis-ridden world expects Bharat to emerge with a new vision based on its own value systems, to meet the cont...
- Russian President Vladimir Putin's statue appears at New York Central Park, becomes target of kids' angerA statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin has popped up in Central Park in Manhattan. It has also been targetted by kids since then.
- View: Greed & the continued relics of warIn the texts, however, the war is ceased through the mediation of Drona, a brahmin, who ends the dispute by dividing and distributing the r...
- View: Why changing names are just white lies for brownie pointsAd rules are clear — a little social good campaigning is fine, but for brands, you have to be practical.
- How Covid-19 is reshaping our physical spacePublic open spaces, recreational and commercial venues, public buildings, transportation all need to be rethought in not just ‘smart’ ways ...
- West Bengal polls: How political parties are using social media to interact with votersTMC has been releasing short films of 5-15 minutes length every day, documenting people’s success stories which they attribute to governmen...
- Fumigation of culture: Why BJP's cultural hygiene project is futile & with dangerous effectsBJP is innovative, proactive in realising its ideas. If Bosnia and Rwanda saw ethnic cleansing, the party came up with a new project of civ...
- Common threads between PM Narendra Modi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip ErdoganThe winning candidates had both campaigned primarily on issues related to the economy and governance, promising to clean up corruption and ...
- In Kerala, sex and controversies seem like a carnivalWhile politicians in Kerala remain mostly divided along ideological lines, when it comes to sex scandals they appear to be joined at the hi...
- Solar scam brings to focus crimes involving womenCrimes involving women have come into focus in Kerala with the surfacing of scams and fraudulent financial deals.
- Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts make debut in Mao's ChinaLaunching the book, Nazareth, who retired from Indian Foreign Service, said Gandhi's thoughts are more relevant to the world, especially to...
- London riots: Rioters loot and vandalise public property as David Cameron's economic policies come under scannerDavid Cameron lashed out at wave of rioting and said that more police would be put on street and rioters brought to book.
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