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Monday Motivation: Happy Holi to Everyone!

A very Happy Holi to everyone! Holi, the festival of colours is here finally after a year-long wait. This is a day when you can enjoy by splashing colours and playing with friends and family. This is a festival that brings something for everyone. While children and the young like to play with the colours, parents …

Monday Motivation: The ‘Poonji’ of Traditions

Since the time we become parents, all our actions are focused on our children whether it’s their education or their marriage. However, beyond the material wealth we create for our children, the Indian rituals and traditions we practice also play an essential part in a child’s life, imbuing them with sanskars! The importance of these rituals …

Monday Motivation: Bracing Up for the Exam Fever

The month of January brings a sense of a new beginning and joy, which is also a time to make resolutions and think about your goals for the year. Then comes the month of February, and students, especially those in the tenth and twelfth grades, face the anxiety of exams. Unfortunately, examinations create anxiety, so much …

Monday Motivation: Ayodhya; A Historical Moment!

It is a proud moment for all Indians as today on this historical day we celebrate the Pran Pratishthan of Ram Lalla at the Ram mandir in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Rama, a central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The site has been revered for centuries. The construction of the Ram Mandir …

Monday Motivation: Wedding Tourism!

In the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of attending over ten weddings, each more regal than the last. Every wedding has left an indelible mark, creating a memorable experience. I find myself pondering: is it the diversity of people, the array of delectable foods, the distinct traditions and rituals, or simply the uniqueness of …

Monday Motivation: Literally Liberal

Do you remember when parents would force their children to study Math or Science because that was the benchmark for being intelligent! Thankfully, those days are gone, and we owe a big thanks to the recent National Education Policy that has opened up so many opportunities for the younger generation. I am not against studying Math …

Monday Motivation: Nostalgia

I recently visited the Blue Nile Café in Pune with my friends. It was such a nostalgic moment when I remembered my days as a Resident Doctor while doing my PG in MD Gynaecology and Obstetrics at BJ Medical College and Sassoon Hospital. We used to visit the Blue Nile Café and the neighbouring Amit-da-dhaba so …

Monday Motivation: Indian Education at 77

The past 77 years have given us several reasons to be proud of being an Indian and it is India’s growth in the field of education that makes me particularly proud to be an Indian. The journey has not been easy for India as the country has undergone multiple changes in every possible field which has …

Monday Motivation: Sunday Treat!

It’s that time of the year when India’s favourite fruit is back, the mango! I can see the orchards (आमराई in Marathi) laden with beautiful mangoes at our University campus where we live. Just a few weeks ago, the trees had borne fragrant flowers (मोहोर)! In India, eating mangoes is different from eating any other fruit. …