5 Essential Tips from Gunalan Kamalini’s Success Story
Gunalan Kamalini, the 17-year-old sensation from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has captured the imagination of Indian cricket fans with her meteoric rise. From a national-level roller skater sidelined by injuries to a senior India women’s team debutant in the T20I series against Sri Lanka (December 2025), Kamalini’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and relentless…
How to Predict Gold Prices for the Next Decade?
Gold has long been humanity’s ultimate safe-haven asset, a store of value spanning millennia. As of December 2025, spot gold prices hovers around $2,700 per ounce, up 35% year-over-year amid geopolitical tensions and inflation fears. Predicting its trajectory through 2035 requires blending technical analysis, fundamental drivers, macroeconomic indicators, and sentiment gauges. While no forecast is…
Bangladesh: Not a Safe Haven for Hindu Minorities?
Bangladesh, with its 90% Muslim majority, has long projected an image of religious harmony rooted in Bengali syncretism. However, for its Hindu minority—now reduced to about 8% of the population (down from 22% at Partition)—life has become increasingly precarious. Reports of violence, land grabs, forced conversions, and systemic discrimination paint a grim picture, challenging the…
The Odyssey (1997) Film Review: A Heroic Journey Worth Revisiting
Directed by Andrei KonchalovskyStarring Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa WilliamsRuntime: 176 minutes (miniseries)Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, EpicRating: 7.5/10 Andrei Konchalovsky’s 1997 TV miniseries adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey remains one of the most faithful and engaging screen versions of the ancient Greek epic. Airing on NBC as a two-part event, this production transforms Odysseus’s…
Brain Drain: Understanding India’s Silent Crisis
India, often hailed as a global powerhouse in IT, medicine, and engineering, faces a quiet but devastating crisis: brain drain. This phenomenon—where highly skilled professionals emigrate for better opportunities abroad—has accelerated dramatically. In 2024 alone, over 600,000 Indians left the country, with net migration hitting record lows. While remittances from the diaspora exceed $100 billion…
Vaishnavi Sharma – Rising Star of Indian Women’s Cricket
Vaishnavi Sharma, born on December 18, 2005, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is a 20-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner and batting allrounder making waves in Indian women’s cricket. Known for her accuracy, variations, and composure under pressure, she has rapidly progressed from domestic circuits to international stages. Early Career and Domestic Breakthroughs of Vaishnavi Sharma Vaishnavi’s journey…
What Is Women’s Equality Day and Why Is It Celebrated?
Women’s Equality Day, observed annually on August 26, commemorates a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality: the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which granted American women the right to vote. This day is not just a historical footnote but a vibrant reminder of the ongoing struggle for…
10 Common Bad Habits and How to Overcome Them
Bad habits sabotage productivity, health, and happiness, often forming through repetition and stress responses. Recognizing and replacing them with positive alternatives leads to lasting change. Here are 10 common bad habits and practical strategies to overcome them. 1. Procrastination The first bad habit is delaying tasks which creates stress and missed deadlines. Overcome it by…
How to Experience the Graceful and Good luck of God in Daily Life
Experiencing the “Good Luck” (good luck or divine blessing) of God daily is less about chance and more about cultivating a deep, ongoing awareness of the divine presence in every moment of life. This daily experience is available to anyone, irrespective of religious background, when intentional spiritual habits and attitudes are nurtured. Here’s how to…
7 Effective Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita on Divine Existence
The Bhagavad Gita, a timeless spiritual dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, offers profound teachings on divine existence—living in harmony with the eternal Self (Atman), the Supreme Reality (Brahman), and cosmic order (Dharma). These insights guide one toward liberation (Moksha) by transcending ego, duality, and material illusions. Here are seven key teachings.philosophy+1 1. The Divine…
