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One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving. – Paulo Coelho  (From the Book ‘The Alchemist’) Love is something you can't explain. It is something you feel. It cannot be described in a few words or even a few sentences. You can't define love. You just love someone but you don’t know why? It is something you feel in every inch of your body and something that fills up your heart. It isn’t something that always makes sense. I have only had single love in my life, so you would think I couldn’t possibly know what love is. Probably to your surprise, I do. Like I said, you can’t explain love. You can try to describe to someone, how it feels, but they wouldn't really know how you feel. To know what it is like, it has to happen. You cannot see it and it cannot be heard. When it happens, you just sort of know it. You are happy all of the time and feel as if nothing could go wrong.  There are many different forms of love, though. There is famil...

It does amazing things, To your brain and soul It opens your mind, To new things and possibilities It changes your environment, To give you experiences It increases your knowledge, To make you wise It teaches you things, To be able to help yourself It keeps you active, To explore things around It empowers you, To be confident and responsible It gives you insight, To deal with uncertainties It makes you humble, To learn to adjust in situations It makes you modest, To interact with different cultures It improves your communications, To make new friends It strengthen your relationships, To have stronger bondings It gives you memories, To tell your stories It refreshes you mind, To keep you motivated  It gives you happyness, To keep you energetic It makes you awesome, To yourself as a person Travel is important... Travel is priceless... To travel is to live... ...

It’s that time of the year when people’s attention is focused on the festive ritual of gift-giving. Shoppers are rushing about looking for the right gift for the special people in their lives. Gift exchange is a major part of celebrating the festivals like Diwali, Christmas , New Year etc. But do you know the whole act of gift-giving can offer psychological benefits?  Giving a gift is a universal way to show interest, appreciation, and gratitude, as well as strengthen bonds with others. Better to give than to receive, gift-giving is also an act of unselfishness and concern for the well-being of others. When we give without expecting anything in return, we are improving our psychological health. There is an enormous sense of satisfaction when seeing the expression on the face of someone you have given a gift to. A way to express feelings, giving reinforces appreciation and acknowledgement of each other. The feelings expressed mainly depend on the relationship between w...

ಮತ್ತೆ ಬಂದಿದೆ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದ ಗೌರಿ ಗಣೇಶ ಹಬ್ಬ. ಗೌರಿಗಣೇಶ ವಿಗ್ರಹವನ್ನು ಆರಾಧಿಸಲು ಮನೆ ಮನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲ, ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕವಾಗಿಯೂ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ತಯಾರಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಈ ಸಡಗರವನ್ನು ಇನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಲು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯು ಸಜ್ಜಾಗಿದೆ. ಹಲವು ಬಗೆಯ ಗೌರಿ ಗಣೇಶ ವಿಗ್ರಹಗಳು ಕಳೆದೊಂದು ತಿಂಗಳಿಂದ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ. ರಂಗು ರಂಗಿನ ಮನಸೆಳೆಯುವ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸ, ಸಣ್ಣ ಗಾತ್ರದಿಂದ ಹಿಡಿದು ಬೃಹದಾಕಾರ ವಿಗ್ರಹಗಳು ಹೀಗೆ ಭಕ್ತರನ್ನು ಆಕರ್ಷಿಸುವ ಕಸರತ್ತು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ.  ಆದರೆ ಈ ಭಕ್ತಿ ಭಾವದ ಹಿಂದೆ ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಯ ಕಾಳಜಿ ಎಷ್ಟುಮಂದಿಗಿದೆ? ಬಾಹ್ಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪಕ್ಕೆ ಆಕರ್ಷಿತರಾಗುವ ಜನ ಒಂದು ಕಡೆ, ಅದನ್ನು ನಗದೀಕರಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಹಾತೊರೆಯುವ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರಿಗಳು ಇನ್ನೊಂದೆಡೆ. ಇವುಗಳ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ಪರಿಸರಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾನಿಮಾಡುವ ಪ್ಲಾಸ್ಟರ್ ಆಫ್ ಪ್ಯಾರಿಸ್ ವಿಗ್ರಹಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾರಾಟ ಮಾಡಬಾರದು, ಖರೀದಿ ಮಾಡಬಾರದು ಎಂಬ ತಿಳುವಳಿಕೆ, ಇದರಿಂದಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಜಲಮಾಲಿನ್ಯ ಜನರಲ್ಲಿ ಇನ್ನು ಕಂಡುಬರುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ.  ಪಿಓಪಿ ವಿಗ್ರಹಗಳು ನೀರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕರಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಜಲಮೂಲಗಳಿಗೇ ಹಾನಿಯುಂಟು ಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಇವುಗಳಿಗೆ ಬಳಿಯುವ ಬಣ್ಣದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ರಾಸಾಯನಿಕ ಜಲಮಾಲಿನ್ಯ ಉಂಟುಮಾಡುವುದಲ್ಲದೆ ಜಲಜೀವರಾಶಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ದುಷ್ಟಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರುತ್ತದೆ. ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪಾಯಕಾರಿ ಕ್ರೋಮಿಯಂ, ಕಾದ್ಮಿಯಂ, ನಿಕೆಲ್, ಆರ್ಸೆನಿಕ್ ಮೊದಲಾದ ರಾಸಾಯನಗಳಿರುತ್ತವೆ. ಹ...

India and Indian food goes hand in hand. Food holds a great importance in the culture and tradition of India. Not only the Indian food is finger- licking delicious but, also holds a great nutritional value. All the vegetables, legumes, herbs, grains, etc are loaded with one of the other important nutrients. This makes Indian cuisines one of the healthiest cuisines in the world menu and that too, without compromising on overall health of a person. Food and special cuisine are very important in the Indian lifestyle. Families pride themselves on serving the best food when they visit with friends and family. There is also a wide variety of dishes and cooking techniques when making Indian food. Different spices are often utilised, so the food is extremely flavorful. The history of Indian cuisine goes all the way back to 7000 BCE when sesame, eggplant and cattle were introduced. Around 3000 BCE the spices turmeric, cardamom, pepper and mustard were first used (these spices are e...

I don't know much, but this video is the ultimate demonstration in selflessness. It didn't happen at a great event by a famous...public figure with millions of followers. It was in protest of the heart...the ultimate sacrifice.  Great example of the power an human being to change the world around him. The fact that he made no sound or movement is amazing.  But the real issue here is, what is the purpose of burning yourself to death?  What did it accomplish?

ದಿನವು ಕಳೆಯುವುದು, ಕಾಲವು ಉರುಳುವುದು  ಆಗಲೇ ಬರುವುದು ಮಳೆಗಾಲ ಬಿಸಿಲನು ನುಂಗುತ, ಚಳಿಯನು ತರುತಾ ಧರೆಗಿಳಿಯುವನು ಮಳೆರಾಯ ಗಾಳಿಯನು ಬೀಸಿ, ಮುಗಿಲನು ಓಡಿಸಿ ಸಿಡಿಲನು ಸಿಡಿಸುವುದು ಮಳೆಗಾಲ  ಮುಗಿಲಿಗೆ ಮುಗಿಲನು ಡಿಕ್ಕಿ ಹೊಡೆಸುತ ಮಿಂಚುತ ಬರುವನು ಮಳೆರಾಯ  ನೀರನು ಸುರಿಸಿ, ಧರೆಯನು ನೆನೆಸಿ  ಜೀವವ ಉಳಿಸುವುದು ಮಳೆಗಾಲ ಗಿಡವನು ಬೆಳೆಸಿ, ಮರವನು ಉಳಿಸಿ   ಹುಲ್ಲನು ರಕ್ಷಿಸುವನು ಮಳೆರಾಯ  ನೀರನು ಹನಿಸಿ, ಪೈರನು ಅರಳಿಸಿ ನೆಲವ ಹಸಿರು ಮಾಡುವುದು ಮಳೆಗಾಲ  ರೈತನ ಮೊಗದೊಳು ಸಂತಸ ತರಿಸಿ ತಂಪನು ನೀಡುತ ಸಾಗುವ ಮಳೆರಾಯ ಕೆರೆಗಳ ತುಂಬಿಸಿ, ನದಿಗಳ ಹರಿಸಿ   ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗು ಸಂತೋಷ ನೀಡುವುದು ಮಳೆಗಾಲ  ಬಾಲ್ಯನೆನಪು ಕಾಡಿಸಿ, ದೊಡ್ಡವರನು ಚಿಕ್ಕವರಾಗಿಸಿ  ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಮನಸನು ಕುಣಿಸುವನು ಮಳೆರಾಯ  ಜೀವ ಸಂಕುಲದ ದಾಹವ ನೀಗಿಸಿ ಸ್ವಚ್ಛತೆಯ ಅರಿವು ಮೂಡಿಸುವುದು ಮಳೆಗಾಲ  ಧೂಳನು ಕುಗ್ಗಿಸಿ, ರೋಗವ ಅಳಿಸಿ ನೆಲದ ಮಲಿನವ ತೊಡೆಯುವನು ಮಳೆರಾಯ.

I know that I don’t say it as often as I should, but I want you to know that I love you very much. I appreciate everything that you do for me. I love the way that you love me. It’s strong and quiet, but deep and meaningful. I Love You! When times are hard, I don’t get worried. I know that I have you with me, who’s intelligent, strong, and supportive that I can always depend on. I feel safe and secure whenever I’m with you. I Love you! Being loved by you means, that I will no longer have to go through bad, difficult, or scary things alone. I have you, who will be with me through them all. I Love you! Being with you has given me the best moments of my life. It has also given us the toughest challenges. I don’t want to ever go through them again, but I’m still thankful that we experienced them. Thank you for being with me all throughout this journey. I Love You! I know that I’m not the perfect partner. There are times when I’m just so busy with myself, when I’m just too tired to...

Indians are travelling more and more, just not within India but outside too. The times are gone when the families used to take trip to home town or native villages during holidays. Now we can see families planning vacations first and then take leaves form their offices accordingly. There is enough proof to show there has been a drastic increase in travelling of Indian tourists in local as well as foreign destinations. From festivities to weddings, Indians do everything on a pretty large scale, and they are slowly claiming the holiday as well. These days they are booking for destination weddings, a journey to find oneself, an exploration of culture or simply an annual trip with the family, without bothering much.  It is not trendy any more to celebrate your birthday in the city that you live in. People like to celebrate special days like Birthdays and anniversaries in places they have never visited before. Young Indians are earning more disposable incomes, which is allowin...

Man’s Search for Meaning is well known classic of Holocaust Literature is a short book and a worthy read. Written by Viktor E. Frankl an Austrian psychotherapist, it is a compelling glimpse into the human Phyche. His observations about life in sever conditions during imprisonment at Auschwitz during World War II are enhanced by his training in psychology, going beyond horrors many of us know from popular movies or documentaries about the Holocaust. Frankl doesn’t offer much in the way of narrative; rather he offers in-depth analysis of the psychology of the prisoners and the guards, based on both his psychiatric knowledge and his first-person observations. The central theme of the book is about how anyone can choose to make meaning out of any situation, no matter how bad thing are. He uses his personal experiences and observations to support this premise. In the first half of the book, which centres on Frankl’s first person tale of starvation, violence, cruelty and epic l...

Happiness is state of mind. It gives you desire to live. It motivates you to do something in life. But it is important to remember that happiness depends upon wisdom. Before doing anything, we should ask ourselves weather what we are planning to do will give us happiness. We should be happy before we spread happiness. The idea of happiness is often about sharing and thinking about others. However, we forget that while we are keeping everyone else above our own happiness, we are losing our own happiness. If we are not happy then how can we be our best self and make others happy? Selfishness is usually perceived as a negative quality, however, if used in the right way, selfishness actually leads to happiness. Often people are warned against being selfish. However, not many people understand that being a little selfish can actually lead you towards happiness. It brings out the best in you. Firstly, being selfish doesn’t mean you have to put others down for our benefit. It si...