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Mountains are home to over a billion people. They depend on these for food, water and energy. (Representational Images)

Lift your eyes up to the mountain

You can turn around and go back the way you came. Or you can stay on the mountain and make it your home.

22 Nov 2018 6:36 PM

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Peace is the way of life

Fighting for peace does not prevent war. World peace starts with each of us. It starts in our home, on our street and in...

1 March 2018 4:37 PM

The year ahead is a blank slate. A white page. The events to come are offstage, waiting in the wings. (Representational image)

New year: Start with a bang

The year ahead is a blank slate. A white page. The events to come are offstage, waiting in the wings.

14 Dec 2016 6:39 PM

Logic, intuition and emotion, all impact the way we live our lives. (Photo: 123RF.com)

Self-service: Philosophy and mankind

World Philosophy Day that falls on November 17, helps us reflect on the core questions of human existence.

29 Oct 2016 7:18 PM

The day is to be dedicated to spreading smiles and acts of kindness. (Photo courtesy: www.aso.org.au)

World Smile Day: All smiles

World Smile day be observed on the first Friday of October, each year.

21 Sept 2016 6:44 PM

We celebrate the international day of peace on September 21.

Live in peace

We need to devote ourselves to strengthening peace and togetherness among families, people and nations.

10 Sept 2016 7:35 PM

The BMCs general body passed a proposal on Tuesday making yoga and Surya Namaskar compulsory in all municipal schools, despite opposition from the Samajwadi Party and the Congress.(epresentational image)

Live in peace

Ww need to devote ourselves to strengthening peace and togetherness among families, people and nations.

7 Sept 2016 10:59 PM

There are days when everything seems to be going wrong; dark days when even silver linings have disappeared. Those are the days when you need self-soothing techniques to comfort yourself. (Representational image)

Be nice to yourself

Happiness is a warm puppy.

13 Aug 2016 7:14 PM

Juggling many roles, aided by half a dozen digital aids that keep us on high alert, many of us may be on the brink of a burnout and not even aware of it. (Representational image)

Slow down and enjoy life

Accept what is happening to you. Get help from your network of family and friends. Professional help may be a realistic...

4 July 2016 8:37 PM

Let sunshine and fresh air blow away the dark clouds. (Representational image)

Reach out for happiness

Happiness hovers along the edges of the worst days of crisis.

18 Jun 2016 6:46 PM

The turtles have played a significant role in keeping the oceans healthy. (Photo: seaturtlecamp.com)

Natural experiences

Nature can provide many adventures right at your doorstep.

6 Jun 2016 8:03 PM

There is an urgent need to get exposed to the beauty and nobility of each others worlds. (Representational image)

Celebrate diversity

Seventy five percent of the world's conflicts are based on misunderstanding of each other's cultures.

20 April 2016 11:22 PM