Quote of the day by Greek philosopher, Socrates: ‘The greatest blessing granted to mankind comes by way of…’Socrates, an Athenian philosopher, pioneered the Socratic method of questioning to challenge assumptions about truth and knowledge. His pur...
22 Jan, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- Washing away pride
Noah's Ark, a biblical vessel, carried God's chosen through a great deluge, preserving life's diversity. This sacred craft, hewn from gophe...
18 Nov, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
The great holy hijack of human goodnessThe article explores the origin of morality. It argues that morality predates religion. Early humans practiced kindness and cooperation for...
08 Sep, 2025, 11.39 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extends wishes on Eid-al-AdhaIn a social media post on X, Kharge said, "Eid al-Adha celebrates the noble values of selfless sacrifice, trust, and forgiveness. As we cel...
07 Jun, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Eid Mubarak wishes, images, and messages to share with your loved ones on Instagram, WhatsApp and FacebookHappy Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Eid Mubarak Images, Wishes, Messages, Greetings: As the sun rises on Eid morning in America, families will gather f...
07 Jun, 2025, 12.06 AM IST
Is Eid-al Adha a federal holiday in the US? What you need to knowEid al-Adha, the 'Festival of Sacrifice,' commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion. Celebrated on June 6 in Saudi Arabia and June 7 in India...
06 Jun, 2025, 07.10 PM IST
What is Yawm al-Arafah? Significance, rituals, and link to Eid al-AdhaYawm al-Arafah, observed on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, is a sacred day in Islam, preceding Eid al-Adha. Pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for pr...
05 Jun, 2025, 06.05 PM IST
Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Wishes, messages, quotes and images to share with family and friendsEid-ul-Adha, or Bakrid, is an Islamic Festival of Sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and marking the end of the sacred pilg...
05 Jun, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Eid-ul-Adha 2025 in India: When is Bakra Eid? Check date, history, and significanceEid-ul-Adha, or Bakrid, will be celebrated on different dates in 2025, with India observing it on June 7th following the lunar sighting. Th...
04 Jun, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Eid al-Adha 2025 in the USA: Date, significance, Hajj pilgrimage schedule, history and ritualsEid al-Adha 2025 in the United States promises to be a time of spiritual renewal and communal harmony, reinforcing Islamic teachings of sac...
03 Jun, 2025, 08.53 PM IST
Eid Mubarak Wishes 2024: 50+ Best Eid-ul-Adha wishes, messages, images and quotes to share with family and friendsEid ul Adha 2024 Wishes: Bakrid, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, will be celebrated on June 17, 2024. This significant Islamic hol...
17 Jun, 2024, 08.44 AM IST
Bakrid 2024 Date: When is Eid-ul-Adha 2024 in India?Eid 2024 Date: Eid-ul-Adha, celebrated on the tenth day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, ...
17 Jun, 2024, 08.40 AM IST
A short philosophy of (real) money-makingMoney-making, in one fundamental respect, has been immune to docile, obedient behaviour seen in most other aspects of social engagement in ...
07 Apr, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Key to good parentingSome time ago, I accepted a boy into my school in India who... had been causing difficulties because his parents did not know how to discip...
31 May, 2023, 11.32 PM IST
Bhakti is devotion is loyalty?In mediaeval Sanskrit literature (kavya), we often find similar sentiments being echoed with men complaining about the faithless courtesan ...
04 Feb, 2023, 12.17 AM IST
Enlightened surrenderReject too the false and indolent expectation that the divine Power will do even the surrender for you.
18 Jul, 2022, 11.47 PM IST
View: Covid is an opportunity to evaluate what truly mattersWhen the novel coronavirus began to appear in India, I was concerned for the people of the Himalayas above Rishikesh, where I have been ble...
09 May, 2020, 11.11 PM IST