The Story of ‘अस्तित्व’ Astitva ‘Existence’: The Truth about Art & Artists

At age 80, my uncle was completing one of his most awaited paintings, which was about to showcase in the country’s biggest exhibition. My uncle is a native to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand and loves listening to Pahadi folk music. Some of his favourites are Laman– a genre of music which elucidates the feelings…

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Bulbuls in the Valley: Studying the Nesting Pattern of Red-vented Bulbul

The red-vented bulbul, member of the bulbul family of passerines is a commonly spotted bird in India. These resident birds even survive in cities and have been living with us in harmony for a long time. Earlier, people used to keep them as pets, enclosed in cages. In some parts of the country, these birds…

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Rare J. Krishnamurti Quotes on Human Conditioning & Suffering

Jiddu Krishnamurti nicknamed as “K” by his beloved audience, was one of the greatest philosophical and spiritual figures of the 20th-century. Unlike other public figures, who call themselves mystics and deluded people will their ideologies. Krishnamurti who was born in a minion village of Southern India never played this game. K was a simple man,…

Cutest Pictures of Bumblebee’s Butts making Rounds on the Internet

The buzz about bumblebee’s, cute butts is all over the internet these days. I too have found them to be irresistible–unless they sting you. Needless to say, I have been the victim of our beloved pollinators several times. After which, my mind became immune to the pain and sensation felt afterwards. But damn, cute pictures…

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Sparrows in Monsoon: Studying the Sleep & Roosting Pattern of Sparrows

Our beloved house sparrows or Passer domesticus, as the name suggests, have been in close contact with us from time anon. Bird enthusiasts and conservationists believe that sparrows have lived with us in harmony for more than 10,000 years. Sadly, their population has drastically declined over the last two decades, which is evident in the…

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50 Mind-Expanding Zen Buddhism Quotes for Inner Peace

50 Mind-Expanding Zen Buddhism Quotes for Inner Peace Zen, strongly influenced by Taoist philosophy is a school of Mahayana Buddhism. It originated in China, during the Tang dynasty and soon developed as a distinct school of Chinese Buddhism. The word Zen stems from the Japanese pronunciation of the Middle Chinese word 禪 (Chán), which traces its…

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8 Stress Relieving Outdoor Activities that’ll bring you closer to Solitude

A little time alone in nature can have a tremendous effect on your mental and physical health. Scholars and researchers working in the field of wilderness therapy and environmental psychology, have shown that time outdoors can benefit you in many ways. Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist, Carl Jung in a letter to his friend written on May…