What is the business of life then? – The state or quality that identifies living beings, characterized chiefly by growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli. Or simply put,
Mauritius is going through a very interesting linguistic phase. Languages condemned to disappear or die a miserable death are strangely enough manifesting an incredible resurgence and vibrancy. This
In ancient times, Bihar was considered a centre of power, learning and culture. From Magadh in Bihar came India’s first empire, the Mauryan Empire. One of the world’s
This week is dedicated to Liberation: liberation of woman, liberation of the mind and liberation of the country. So many dates are commemorative. On Monday last we had
Mauritius prepares to celebrate the Maha Shivaratree with piety and fervour this week and pilgrims from all over the island will converge towards the sacred lake of Ganga
Who of our generation does not remember Subhas Chandra Bose, the intrepid Netaji? In fact Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s imposing framed photo hangs proudly in the homes of
The National Geographic Magazine of December 2015 carries a very interesting cover story consecrated to Mary, the Virgin. She is hailed as the most powerful woman in the
The civilizational ethos of mankind has followed man from the time of the cave dwellings and movements of the homo sapiens across the continents of planet Earth: until
Everybody has been asking the question. Ever since the First Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas held in New Delhi from 7h to 9 January 2003, initiated under the Vajpayee Government
Feasts and festivals represent symbolically a renewal of the past in actual time. There are Sports Festivals like the Olympic Games. Whether festivals have a mythical, historical, religious,