By Kumud Merani Dussehra has gone by, and soon will come Diwali — when the entrance doors of homes will be adorned with Marigold torans. On any auspicious occasion in India, we find entrances decorated with marigolds and mango leaf garlands. Besides their beauty, there is also a scientific reason for this tradition. The striking […]
By Lakshmi As an Indian community in Australia, we take immense pride in our progress. We’ve worked hard, achieved so much, and adapted to a fast-paced world. Yet, in our pursuit of success and modern living, something precious has quietly slipped away — the essence of our cultural wisdom and the practices that once kept […]
Q: I am struggling with bringing in focus with the kriyas. It has improved, but can you tell me how to maintain a powerful focus and how to experience deeper states of samadhi? Sadhguru: Do not try to bring focus. Try to get involved in something. If you are deeply involved in something, focus naturally […]
By Saket Suman Aizawl (Mizoram) Can discomfort be fun? Why not, if it propels an unmatched adrenaline rush as you lay your heart open to the benign indifference of nature? And where? In the virgin woods of the Mizo hills, one of the least explored belts in the northeastern part of India. That “all the […]
By Prashant Sood Kathmandu It is a restaurant perhaps unlike any other in the world with its walls dotted with signatures of those who have scaled Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Rum Doodle is about mountains, climbers, walkers and sumptuous food. The restaurant reflects the majesty and adventure of the Himalayas — and the […]
By Dr. Kanhaiyya Gairola Aries Your zodiac lord Mars is in the 6th house. The month will begin with health issues and heated arguments—try to avoid confrontations. Things will improve after the 13th of September. You may receive some career benefits due to past good deeds. From the 6th to the 9th, you may feel upset; avoid making […]
Phil Jones, the CEO of HomeWorld, discusses new developments in home construction, affordability, HomeWorld’s mission, its business strategy, and other topics in an exclusive conversation with Indus Age. 1. How has HomeWorld’s mission evolved over the years, and what continues to drive its vision today? HomeWorld was established in 1986 by a group of forward-thinking, yet competing, home builders who came together with a shared goal – to create a destination where people could explore the latest in new home design, speak […]
The iconic Koil Idli, a time-honoured delicacy served as an offering at the historic Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kancheepuram, is now on the path to receiving a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a move expected to cement its cultural and culinary significance. The Tamil Nadu Food Processing and Agri Export Promotion Corporation (TNAPEx) has submitted […]
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal Backpackers on a shoe-string budget who want to mingle with nature and see rare flora and fauna not found anywhere in the world — and those who have emotional attachment or want to learn more about the battles between the Japanese and Allied forces during World War II — have been […]
By Somrita Ghosh Chopta (Uttarakhand) The clouds kissed the mountain peaks; the sun played hide and seek, peeking out at times from behind those clouds, its rays cutting across the edges of spruce trees that stood tall in the valley, making their way to reach up to me. It kept raining while I was travelling […]