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Explore how astrology evolved from ancient Vedic traditions to a $7 billion industry in India, shaping beliefs, culture, and modern digital trends worldwide. Read more
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As America starts celebrating its 250th birthday amid global tensions, the author argues that a nation’s future depends not just on policy but on shifting its collective emotional state from reactive chaos to coherent action to overcome the weight of its past. Read more
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Religion is often interpreted in many ways by different authors, but ‘Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom’ presents it with simplicity—beautifully blending words and art to create a deeply meaningful yet effortless reading experience. Read more
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Written and produced by Vandana Khaitan, the film traces the journey of Yogi Protoplasm as it explores the guru–disciple relationship and profound existential questions—Who am I? Where have I come from? Read more
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In a world engineered for exhaustion with crisis piled upon crisis, a pastor and a rabbi serving on Long Island share how the rhythms of nature and deep spiritual roots provide us a model for lasting resilience. Read more
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India’s Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the second day of the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders in New Delhi, which focused on meditation as a path to inner transformation and holistic wellness. Read more
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The Global Conference of Meditation Leaders brought together policymakers, spiritual leaders, professionals, and youth to highlight meditation’s role in mental well-being and social harmony and its potential across education, healthcare, and governance. Read more
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A personal reflection on finding inner stillness when the conflict is no longer on the news, but at your doorstep. Read more
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‘A Song of Surrender’ is a spiritually evocative biography of bhajan maestro Hari Om Sharan, who was rescued and mentored by an ascetic after he felt hopeless having been separated from his family during India’s partition. Grace that followed catapulted him to music hall of fame. Read more
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