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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivers Hinduism’s universal message to the world
Amid pushback in New York, Bhagwat champions pluralism and interfaith unity as part of the right wing Hindu organization’s globe outreach in its centenary year. Read more
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Bhāvanā in a world of uncertainty: A reflection from the Nepal floods
Observing the Jain festival of Paryuṣhaṇ this month focusing on self-purification, the author finds Jain reflections (Bhāvanās) on impermanence particularly poignant when viewed in the light of recent Nepal floods Read more
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Sleep and biological aging: How sleep affects aging
Is eight hours of sleep really necessary—or is the relationship between sleep and aging more complicated? Emerging research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be associated with faster biological aging. The bigger question may not be how many hours you spend in bed, but how consistently your body gets the sleep… Read more
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The velvet dusk: Why melancholia is not a malady, but a sacred gift
Before we pathologized pain, humanity knew a secret: sorrow is not a broken heart, but a heart broken open. Vintage cinema, Romantic poets and Sufi wisdom even transmuted quiet sorrow into profound beauty. Read more
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Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar bats for children’s free healthcare in New Jersey
Long-time supporter of One World One Family, Sunil Gavaskar joined their USA chapter in New Jersey to advance free healthcare for children. Read more
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The child you actually have – A guide to understanding your child
Why your child deserves to be discovered, not corrected—through multiple lenses to understand who they are and how their nervous system, mind, emotions, and unconscious patterns shape them. Read more
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The mind’s hidden engine: How neuroscience is proving Freud’s theories right
Modern brain imaging shows that our daily decisions, behaviors, and memories are driven by neural processes far beneath our awareness. Read more
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Cultivate presence to transform your emotional intelligence
Shying away from your feelings is never the way forward. True emotional intelligence begins when you recognize what you feel, stay present long enough to understand your emotions, and reflect before you react. Read more
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I moved through the world with intention, not limitation: Neil Doshi on blindness and success
New Jersey-based Indian-American entrepreneur Neil Doshi lost his eyesight, but not his vision for life or zest for success. Discover how intention, resilience, and independence helped him turn adversity into purpose—and a life of possibility. Read more
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Vivekananda—the monk who opened America to India’s inner world
In 1893, an Indian monk walked onto a Chicago stage and changed America’s spiritual conversation. Today Swami Vivekananda’s ideas on yoga, Vedanta, and inner freedom still resonate. This is the first article in a series titled ‘Sacred Roots, American Soil’ that we are running to commemorate 250 years of America’s independence. Read more
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America@250: The India that America did not expect
Starting a series on Lotus titled ‘Sacred Roots, American Soil’. Read more
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I didn’t learn skincare in a lab: Kalpana Semple turns kitchen rituals into a company
Kalpana Semple’s grandmother’s advice that care is a ceremony, not a task, became one of the foundations of Kaia Skin, a nervous system skincare brand rooted in calm and balance. Read more
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A language for the self: Human Design as a map for living with awareness
Ever feel like daily life is muting the real you? In the endless hustle, the biggest thing we lose track of isn’t our keys—it’s ourselves. Meet Human Design: your personal energetic roadmap to stop forcing, start aligning, and finally come home. Read more
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The householder guru who took meditation to the masses
A new documentary honors Brahmarshi Patriji, founder of the Pyramid Meditation Movement, and his vision for a new generation of conscious leaders. Read more
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Skin longevity: Why Gen Z is choosing prevention over perfection
Chasing perfection is out; preserving skin health is in. Led by Gen Z, a quiet revolution is shifting the beauty industry from cosmetic correction to preventive care and biological resilience. Top dermatologists share the trends defining the future of skincare. Read more
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