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Miss World 1999 Yukta Mookhey reflects on her journey from global fame to spirituality, sharing how motherhood, dharmic values, and Vedic wisdom shape her mission and reconnect future generations with India’s spiritual roots. Read more
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From alpha brainwaves to Sat-Chit-Ananda, Vandana Khaitan’s documentary, ‘Who Am I? Scientific Spiritual Search’ connects cutting-edge neuroscience with timeless spiritual teachings. Read more
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On International Women’s Day, we explore how women’s deep faith and spiritual practices often overshadow their own health and well-being. Read more
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Yakub Mathew’s Seeking the Infinite was launched at a high-power event by the former Vice President of India in New Delhi, witnessing a confluence of faiths and viewpoints. Read more
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There are places where yoga feels like exercise — and then there is Rishikesh, where yoga feels like remembrance. From 9–15 March 2026, the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan returns to the sacred banks of the Ganga, gathering teachers, seekers, and musicians from across the world. More than a yoga event, it is a… Read more
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To celebrate the spirit of Maha Shivratri, A Lotus In The Mud hosted a spiritually immersive Editors’ Meet, uniting community voices beyond religion to uphold dharma as a collective path. Read more
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In a world drowning in AI-generated content and endless digital noise, the resurgence of Dastangoi—a centuries-old Urdu oral storytelling art—is a radical act of reclamation. Recently, at a performance in New Delhi, Dastan-e-Irfan-e-Buddh, reminded us why this matters now: the human voice alone can pierce distraction, foster true presence, and awaken wisdom traditions long fragmented… Read more
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Bede Griffiths. a Roman Catholic monk, merged Western spirituality with Indian contemplative roots by preaching Christianity through Indian spiritual forms for close to four decades from the 1950s Read more
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Continuous use of smartphones tires the eyes, causes dryness, and disturbs natural cycles—impacting children’s eyesight and long-term eye health. However, eye relaxation, breaks, and conscious use can lead to clarity and wellness. Read more
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