He was staring at me. His lips didn’t utter a word, but the look in his eyes said it all, “You’re dumb.” I was on a train from Delhi to my hometown Muzaffarnagar, Western Uttar Pradesh. And the guy staring at me was one of the boys coming back after (apparently) appearing in some competitive …
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Most of us assume that fate chains us. People say that man is not free to act. By the way, are they wrong? Not quite. A person who believes no higher power will not seek it (because it does not exist for him). And you cannot find something that you don’t explore. But if you …
उद्यमेन हि सिध्यन्ति कार्याणि न मनोरथैः । न हि सुप्तस्य सिंहस्य प्रविशन्ति मुखे मृगाः ।। Udyamein hi siddhyanti karyani na manoratheh । Nahi suptasya sinhasya pravishanti mukhe mrigha ।। “Effort accomplishes work; it does not get accomplished merely by wishing. The animals don’t enter a sleeping lion’s mouth.” When you try making a career in …
“Arjun, remember your Tratak training. Concentrate, and breathe deeply. Now tell me, what do you see?” “Umm . . . all I see is the eye of the bird.” “The eye? Go ahead, release your arrow!” “As you command, Guruvar.” Whoosh! You know what happened next. It’s a classic example of how powerful concentration can …
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Heat Stroke is always a possibility in summers. But the good thing is—it’s avoidable. How? Just stay indoors, sip lime water, and chill. Unfortunately, for most of us, that’s not possible. We are hardworking people—we need to go to work, meetings, seminars, conferences, and whatnot. After all, it’s a question of earning a decent livelihood. …
The primary focus of a new venture must be to find ways to overcome inertia. Why? Because the beginning is the hardest part. For example: You want to kick-start a new business. You want to pursue new fitness goals. Or, maybe you want to improve your spoken English. It doesn’t matter what you want to …
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How to improve communication skills? It’s one of the most pressing questions for students and professionals alike. And rightly so. Better communication skills can get you a better job, a better career, and a better life. But what does it mean to improve your communication skills? Well, that means you’re able to express yourself with …
It was the year 1994. I was studying in 11th standard in Shri Kund Kund Jain Inter College, Khatuali, Lakshminagar (Muzaffarnagar) in Western Uttar Pradesh. The principal Shri Pritam Singh Ji was a unique man. Almost daily, after the morning assembly, he used to send all the classes to their classrooms except 11th and 12th. …
My mother once asked me: “How about organizing a ‘Jagaran?’” (a musical-night honoring Goddess Durga). “Well, that’s a nice idea, but I shall disconnect the loudspeakers as soon as the clock hits ten since speakers are not allowed post 10 pm. The musical group can sing the ‘Bhajans’ and ‘Bhents’ the whole night but without …
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You’re lying in bed. The room is dark, lights out. But in your mind—you can clearly see the striking camera flash-lights aimed at you. Your arms wrapped around the sleek waist of a hot girl—her giggles tinkering bells in your ears—the touch of her smooth skin transporting you to heaven. You’re a successful model. Earning …
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