Promod Puri's Blog: Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions, page 19

Treatment of Ego in Sikhism:

In Sikhism, the ego is seen not just as a flaw but as one of the five cardinal sins, known … More

THEIR WRITINGS DO NOT REACH THE MASSES

In 1989, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, issued a fatwa calling for the death of Salman … More

Why Kamala Harris Shies Away from Ending Military Aid to Israel

Kamala Harris delivered a fiery speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, packing enough emotion and sentimentality to fill … More

“Sita Ram, Radhe Shyam” represents women first, a divine feminine reverence in Hinduism, but not in practice and social behaviour.

Sant Kabir’s Unsung Role in Shaping the Modern World

The notion that the modern world evolved in the confines of Europe and started in the 17th to 20th centuries … More

Who is the ‘Laughing Buddha’? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains

Megan Bryson, University of Tennessee With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is … More

Kamala, a common name in India, is associated with several deities and is a symbol of wisdom

Archana Venkatesan, University of California, Davis Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris became a presence on the national scene, her …

Procrastination and Prioritization: Navigating Life’s Responsibilities and Thrill-Seeking Habits

The morning prayer in school urged us to act promptly. Despite initial procrastination, I've learned the value of timely action. Procrastination can be seen as "strategic time management," but responsibilities accumulate. It's not just about laziness or poor time management, but mood management. While I aim to overcome procrastination, some thrill-seekers still indulge in it.

The Power of Weird: Unveiling its Political Weaponization

The weaponization of "weird" as a political tool between Democrats and Republicans, with labels like "weirdo" thrown around, extends beyond politics. Innovators and visionaries are often termed "weird," and their contributions are invaluable. Democrats' use of "weird" as a negative label for Republicans may not achieve its intended effect. It's time for a more effective approach.

Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock

– a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working Danielle Wilhour, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, … More