Category: Inspiration
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Marathon running – much more than just running!
My rendezvous with long-distance running does not go far back in time. But, in a short span of time, I have realized that it is not just about running and physical exercise only. Infact, running is as much a fun sport as like any other major sport. Before starting some serious running, it just feels…
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From FOMO (Fear of missing out) to COSO (Courage of standing out)
FOMO i.e. Fear of missing out, is not a new phenomenon in the history of human civilization. It was present in earlier times as well, but has become much more pronounced in today’s age of social media. The culture of “show-off” has reached exorbitant proportions in this era of consumerism, where there is a mad…
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Injustice cannot be justified with injustice- the interesting story of Karna in Mahabharat!
Before delving deep into the story of the legendary warrior Karna, I would strongly recommend you to read the fantastic book called “रश्मिरथी” (Rashmirathi) written by the great poet Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. This book tells the story of Mahabharat from the perspective of Karna and the title means “the one who rides over the…
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Shastriji- an apostle of simplicity and a cut above the rest!
Lal Bahadur Shastri, a great freedom fighter, a legendary statesman and above all an excellent human being. His rise from the humble background to becoming the PM of the country is remarkably inspirational. There are several anecdotes from his life that speaks volumes about his simplicity, high moral values and leading by example. Decades after…
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My first lesson of paper money and its worthlessness- in 6th class school fete!
Growing as a kid, I was fascinated with the quizzes and the games and the competitions that were organized in my school and also in the colony that we used to live in, in a nondescript town of Shahjahanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Once, I saw a 7th standard guy making some money…
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What is your vision for a strong, happy and a prosperous nation?
Strong citizens for a strong nation ✊ There are certain days in the history of a nation which are very significant given their historical and cultural significance. Independence Day, is certainly one of the most important among them. The day when its people became free from the chains of slavery and oppression, when the soul…
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Old by age, but young by willpower!
The story of an old lady entrepreneur The resolute old lady “entrepreneur” selling guavas On my afternoon stroll during lunch hours, I often see an old lady sitting under the hot sun in the open walkway area near the Patel Chowk metro station. In summers, she sold jaamun/Indian blackberry and today she was selling guavas/amrood/jaamphal.…
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Adventure- one of the many ways to discover yourself and the world!
A few months back, someone asked me- “Why the hell do you need to exert yourself to run in marathons?” The answer is simple- “Because I enjoy doing it!” Why? Because like different adventure sports and activities, it is also a way to build your mental and physical strength. It is also a way to…
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Everyone wants the benefits, but are you ready to pay the price?
Human beings are strange creatures in many ways. And in ghor Kalyuga, one tendency has increased in human beings- that everyone wants to reap benefits of things, but they are not ready to pay the price or make sacrifices for achieving that thing! (This is a general statement applicable to majority of population, so please…
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Caught between cosmic scale of infinity and nothingness!
Before starting the discussion, here are some facts about the size of the universe to blow away your mind: 1. Earth is very tiny Compared to the Sun You could fit about 1.3 million Earths inside the Sun. 2. Our Solar System Is Much Bigger Than You Think If the Sun were the size of…
