The happiness series part 7 Eleventh hour By Elise Smith Have you ever noticed in life that things can look really bleak just before a dramatic turn for the…
Effort “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch!” Insects and animals are always busy; preparing for winter, getting ready for spring, washing, cleaning their nest, feeding their…
The happiness series part five By Elise Smith We have to make the first move. As long as we stand around on the edge of things, unprepared to jump…
The power of words By Elise Smith What you say is what you get. Our thoughts affect our circumstances, and so do the words we say. Our words build our…
It was the summer of 16’, We were bitten by the travel bug, A vagabond bunch of young students, We were spirited to reach new cities. A WhatsApp and a…
We attract what we fear The happiness series part three By Elise Smith The things we most love and most fear will tend to occupy our thoughts much of the…
Mental rehearsal By Elise Smith Let’s have a look at how you can use your imagination to improve your performance at anything you do. Practicing in our imagination gets outstanding…
“The happiness series part one” By Elise Smith Let’s spend some time examining how what is on your mind affects what is in your life. You will always gravitate toward…
Why work life balance is important? A poor work life balance can negatively impact on your health and happiness. If you have a good work-life balance, you are less stressed…
“One Sip at a Time” is a sort of a memoir of the romantic tryst. The author Keith and his lovely wife Val are both fell in love with each…
So, I have asked recently, “who influences my writing?” Although I have favorite authors such as Wilbur Smith, Bryce Courtney, any true stories, and many poets that I adore, I…
It is said that we’re born with some preconceived thoughts, While in the womb, we gather and spin in those webs, Listening to mommy dear, absorbing her fears, Hearing the…
USA Before the war started, the USA was actively involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It has always supported Ukraine by providing the necessary arms and ammunition or openly criticizing Russia…
On the unfateful day of 24th February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin successfully attempted a full-scale invasion on Ukraine—an attack that has been speculated since 2021 because of the increased military…
We all know the influence of caste on Indian society, from education, rights, and jobs to treatment and respect in general. Caste discrimination is something you expect would be rampant…
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, who is also the head priest of the Gorakhnath Math, on 19th March 2017, took oath as Chief Minister of UP, a…
Post-Independence, Indians achieved the liberty to exercise their rights, and social, political, economic, justice and equality were promised to them, as dictated by the Preamble. It is the fundamental duty…
The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has presented us with the most horrific images of the destruction of humanity that has shaken the entire international community. The tension between Russia…
The current circumstances Ukraine is under are heartbreaking and gut-wrenching. According to journalists on the ground in Ukraine, huge explosions were reported throughout Kyiv in the early hours of Friday…
From quitting her job in the oil and gas industry to starting her own sustainable clothing line, Eileen Tan has hit it out of the park. With the current environmental…
Education is a fundamental right that every individual is entitled to irrespective of their religion, caste, gender, status, etc. Unfortunately, it has become a privilege enjoyed by a few. India…
What was it like living with gangs? A bit of history There are numerous gangs in NZ including outlaw motorcycle gangs, street gangs, and ethnicity-based gangs. A chapter of the…
Garima Griha, a recent initiative by the center, is aimed to provide safe and secure shelters to the transgender community. With the help of community-based organizations, the Ministry of State…
According to the 2011 Census, 2.1% of the population in India has a disability. They have to battle challenges every day, and unfortunately, their difficulty does not come from their…
The years 2020 and 2021 have had their fair share of ups and downs. But if there’s anything these years have given us, it is a fresh perspective on what…
The equalization levy was established in India’s Budget 2016. Moreover, Budget 2020 has significantly expanded the scope of the equalization levy with the purpose of taxing digital transactions that are income…
Personality and spirituality are often considered to be closely related to each other. Especially while reading psychology, psychologists often try to find how strongly one aspect can affect the other…
Sudan was on its way to evolving into a constitutional democracy, but another military coup took place in Sudan on 25th October 2021 with the arrest of Prime Minister Abdalla…
The forms of art that possess the power to instruct and delight are known as great arts. Likewise, a good movie is one that not only entertains but inspires and…
Finding the “truth” is of extreme significance in everyone’s life—we all want to know the truth in any way possible. Truths can be anything from a personal aspect to a…
If you met me ten years ago, I bet you wouldn’t like me, For I was going through a metamorphosis, The kind that we all go through, That takes different…
From the new Covid variant Omicron to introducing the world to the vaccine against the Coronavirus, from the Tokyo Olympics to Taliban capturing Kabul, 2021 was an eventful year. One…
In recent news, the Economic Times reported that ZestMoney, a buy now, pay later platform, saw a 300% increase in its transactions in 2021. Most customers were young adults from tier-1 and…
Amidst the pandemic, social media is seeing a rapid boom. It is now no longer restricted simply to connecting people and entertainment but can also be used to promote small…
The goods and services tax, otherwise known as GST, is an indirect tax on ‘goods and services’, replacing several hidden taxes. Even though countries with GST include Australia, Brazil, Canada,…
India is a rich country with poor people. It is a country where the rich become richer, and the poor become poorer. The poor are often looked down upon, and…
India’s approach to QUAD is another example of its belief in the plurilateral form of foreign policy. It is trying to contain China’s increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific region but…
The pandemic has brought significant changes in our lives, from dealing with uncertainty to the way we perceive our health. Perhaps the biggest change is seen in the way we…
The cryptocurrency craze has increased in many folds in a couple of years. It seems everyone is on a spree to get a share of cryptocurrency in the market choosing…
Sexism is an evil that spares no one. Undoubtedly, women have suffered greatly over the years due to the prevalence of the toxic patriarchy in our society. But, it does…
The fight for an accurate representation of communities in Indian cinema has been long and harsh. Especially concerning the LGBTQ community. The talk of sexual orientation and gender identity is…
With changing times, the role of education and likewise educational institutions have also evolved. No longer are universities only about degrees but also about learning how to face the challenges…
Superstitions have formed the crux of functionality and the existence of several communities within and beyond India. Even though many of these are based on unrelated correlations, coincidences, and misunderstandings,…
Over the years, we have seen China’s influence growing all over the world, but it is the South Asian Region where its sway has been felt the most. China has…
As we grow older, we see a lot of physical and mental changes, and we may not have the same amount of energy and vitality that we once did. Bones…
Born in 1963, Falguni Nayar has created new records of success in Indian startups and serves as an inspiration to many novices and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. Starting her company Nykaa…
My childhood and most of my teenage years were spent in the lap of the breathtaking lower Himalayas. I was born in the north Indian town of Nainital. A town…
This is the tale of a superhuman, The one who reached the zenith of perfection, The one with the shiniest suit and silken hair, The one with well-manicured nails and…