The Beginning of Durga Puja — A Celebration of Shakti, Hope and the Victory of Good Over Evil In Bengal and many other parts of India, the arrival of autumn brings a feeling that is difficult to describe in words. The air begins to change, the sound of the dhak slowly fills the atmosphere, and millions of devotees prepare to welcome Maa Durga. But before the grand celebrations of Durga Puja begin…
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6, King James Version The Courage God Gives There are moments in life when courage becomes necessary simply to keep moving forward. We may face situations that make us uncertain, afraid, discouraged, or overwhelmed. Someti…
A major investment announcement from Reliance Industries has placed Andhra Pradesh at the centre of a much larger conversation about India's energy transition, rural employment and the future of agriculture. At a foundation stone laying ceremony in Madanapalle on October 2, Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani announced that the company plans to invest ₹1 lakh crore in Andhra Prade…
Pregnancy week 22 can feel like a very special stage of the journey. You are well into the second trimester, your belly may be clearly visible now, and your baby is becoming more active and developed with every passing day. For many moms-to-be, this is also the stage when pregnancy starts feeling much more personal. You may already know what your baby's movements feel like. You may have started t…
In the previous two lessons, we examined the two fundamental sides of a market. Demand describes the behavior of buyers, while supply describes the behavior of sellers. Consumers decide how much they are willing and able to buy at different prices, while producers decide how much they are willing and able to sell at different prices. On their own, demand and supply tell us something important abo…
Navratri is a time when devotees across India come together to worship Goddess Durga and celebrate the power of the divine feminine. Each of the nine days is associated with a different form of the Goddess, and the first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri. Maa Shailputri holds a special place in Hindu tradition because she represents the beginning of the spiritual journey of Navratri. Her story t…
नवरात्रि भारत के प्रमुख धार्मिक त्योहारों में से एक है। इन नौ दिनों में भक्त माँ दुर्गा के विभिन्न स्वरूपों की पूजा करते हैं और शक्ति, साहस तथा सकारात्मकता का आशीर्वाद माँगते हैं। नवरात्रि का पहला दिन माँ शैलपुत्री को समर्पित है। माँ शैलपुत्री नवदुर्गा का प्रथम स्वरूप हैं। उनका स्वरूप आध्यात्मिक यात्रा की शुरुआत, दृढ़ संकल्प, धैर्य और भक्ति का प्रतीक माना जाता है। उनकी कथा हमें सिखाती है कि जीवन …
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11, King James Version Understanding God's Promise of Hope Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most beloved verses in the Holy Bible because it speaks directly to the human desire for hope, purpose, and a meaningful future. The words were given through the prophet…
In the previous lesson, we explored how prices are determined through the interaction of demand and supply. We saw that buyers generally want to purchase more when prices are lower, while producers generally want to supply more when prices are higher. When these two sides of the market interact, they create an outcome that economists call equilibrium. Equilibrium is one of the most important conc…
Navratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, collectively known as Navdurga. Each day of this festival holds a special spiritual meaning and encourages devotees to reflect on different qualities that can bring peace, strength, and wisdom into their lives. The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Go…
नवरात्रि हिंदू धर्म का एक पवित्र पर्व है, जिसमें माँ दुर्गा के नौ दिव्य स्वरूपों की पूजा की जाती है। इन नौ स्वरूपों को नवदुर्गा कहा जाता है। नवरात्रि का प्रत्येक दिन एक विशेष आध्यात्मिक संदेश लेकर आता है और भक्तों को जीवन में धैर्य, शक्ति, ज्ञान तथा सदाचार अपनाने की प्रेरणा देता है। नवरात्रि के दूसरे दिन माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी की पूजा की जाती है। वे भक्ति, तपस्या, संयम, धैर्य और दृढ़ संकल्प की प्रतीक ह…
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with excitement, anticipation, questions, and plenty of little decisions. As your due date gets closer, you may find yourself thinking about everything that needs to be ready before your baby arrives. You may be wondering whether you have bought enough baby clothes, prepared a sleeping space, packed your hospital bag, chosen the essentials, or even thought …
China has formally entered the race to lead the World Health Organization, putting forward senior public health official Song Li as its candidate for the organisation’s next Director-General. The announcement, made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on October 8, 2026, comes at a particularly important moment for the WHO, which is preparing for a leadership transition while also de…
