The Vigyan Bhairava Tantra contains 112 meditation techniques for self-realization. It is believed that these are the meditations given by God. Many Meditation Techniques attempt to quieten the mind, by first focusing…
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5 things to know before investing in Gold in India
It is observed that during high volatility and Bear Runs, Gold prices tend to move up thus providing hedging to your red portfolio during difficult economic times. The demand (and the price…
Best Free Apps every Student must have on their iPads
1. Note-Taking App: Evernote. Easily the best note-taking app on the app store Features: Other Notable free apps: CollaNote ; 2. Video/PhotoEditing App: Canva: Design, Photo & Video Canva is your easy…
5 Asset classes to diversify your investment portfolio.
1. Equity Tips: i) One may diversify across sectors and market capitalization to hedge against the risk of investing directly in stocks. ii) Those who don’t have time or little knowledge of…
Book Reviews
The Hindu pantheon is rich in images of the divine feminine—deities representing a wide range of symbolic, social, and meditative meanings. David Kinsley’s new book documents a highly unusual group of ten…
Top Ideas from the book-“The 5 Love Languages”
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—that’s the challenge! How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life? In The Five…
Key Ideas from Top Relationship Books
“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” — Paulo Coelho So, here…
Magic of Compounding
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” Albert Einstein The subject of compounding reminds me of a classic story…
Trees that wood
The first tree said, “Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would…
Unconditional Love
This is a story about a soldier who was finally coming home after having fought in Kashmir. He called his parents from Jammu. “Mom and Dad, I’m coming home, but I’ve a…