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The Lives of My Foremothers | The Short Stories of Rabindranath Tagore
The daughter-in-law always realises that her community has terribly failed her.
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The Cabuliwallah by Tagore | The Friendships of The Fruitseller from Kabul
It seemed unlikely that two friends, so far apart in age, would subside into their old laughter and their old jokes.
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The Daughter-in-Law in Indian Cinema | Stories by Rabindranath Tagore
“That is your family now. We are no longer your family.”
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Holy Women | The 130th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago Address
Holy women have existed in virtually all ages. Their yearning, much like their monastic brothers, has been for God.
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The Paradox of Relationships
When we create a relationship, a paradoxical ‘third entity’ is formed.
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A Place in Time | When Time-Tested Traditions Change
Rituals have never been strong enough to secure strong and lasting bonds.
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The Tried-and-Tested Way | Benefits and Dangers of the Trodden Path
Is it ‘better’ to follow social structures that are established? In certain institutions, there are ceremonies, rituals and so on that reflect the core values of the establishment.
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The Art of Blooming Late | The Gifts of the Adult Years
Despite the commonly held belief that intellectual development peaks during youth and then slowly declines with age, this worldview may be too simplistic.
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The Learned Courtesan | The Artisans and Entertainers of the Ancient and Medieval World
The purpose of their work was not only to entertain, but also to encourage in their patrons a curiosity regarding the true meaning of life.
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I Live The Dream | The Quest for Meaningful Work
The quest for meaningful work is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century.
