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TERRI SCHIAVO AND THE LESSONS OF LIFE PLANNING
The Terri Schiavo case presented an array of challenging moral, philosophical and legal questions as it moved through the American judicial system. Without question, these are difficult issues. No one wants to envision a day in which they, their spouse, or a parent is in …
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Incredible Indians
NRI doctor among 10 outstanding young Americans Indian American doctor Vikram Sheel Kumar will join the ranks of former US President Bill Clinton, entrepreneur Henry Ford and rock legend Elvis Presley as a recipient of the “Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA)” award. Twenty-nine-year-old Vikram, who …
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Ramadan Fasting and Penance Strengthen the Soul
A feature common to most religions, worldwide, is the practice of undertaking periodic fasts. Saum or fasts are an integral part of Islam. For Hindus, fasts are a form and part of prayer and worship and the word upvas means “being near God“. The concept …
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Design one stitch at a time
How do you make a gift standout before it’s even opened? Dress it in a wrap from Sunisha Designs. Based in Jacksonville, FL. Sunisha Designs is a gift wrap provider launched by Manisha S. Joshi in October 2004. Her items have been showcased in the …
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WHY WE SEEK HAPPINESS?
We have spoken at length the imperativeness of constantly following the path of dharma in case we want our developmental process to go in the positive direction. If we seek in our own hearts a sincere answer to questions like – whether this has been …
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Diwali the Festival of Lights
India is a land of festivals. Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Jains, Sikh, Jews, Parsis and many others of different faiths and traditions celebrate various kinds of festivals during the year. There are a few festivals which are celebrated by all. Diwali is one among …
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Enchanting Cities of West Bengal
West Bengal the land of fascinating charms welcomes you to explore its stupendous natural treasury. The state is rich with the city of joy Calcutta, vis-à-vis Kolkata, the state capital and so called cultural capital of India. The state is proud of scintillating sea beaches, …
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Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima It is the divine time of year when we celebrate Guru Purnima, the day in which we offer our thanks, love and devotion to the Guru. The Guru Gita says that the Guru is Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Verily, the Guru is the …
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The Relevance of Mahavir’s Values in Modern Times
Jainism is a magnificent treasure temple of Philosophy, Mathematics, Astronomy, Geography, History and Science it self. There cannot be a need to equate it with Science. Science is making steppingstone in the fields of several mysteries the world is keeping secret However Jainism have probably …
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