If you have read Freedom from the Known (1969) by the enlightened mystic of the 20th century, the great philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, you would know he was a man who questioned the conventional, authoritative and mechanical workings of the world. Born to an orthodox Brahmin Telugu family on May 11th 1895, in Madanapalle, a small town in…
Category: The Power of Stories
Because, you matter to me – Editor’s Diary
Dear Reader, The closure to an epic year is just around the corner and I want to say something to you. You are extremely valuable to me, because you give me that sense of responsibility as a writer. If not for you, I wouldn’t have gathered the strength to share my deepest and most realistic…
I Received a Beautiful Gift
Writing is one of the most beautiful art forms. I never like to be called ‘a writer’, I like being admired as an artist. And, if there is anything that I am extremely grateful for, it’s the experiences that have led me to delve into this art form. When I started writing at the age…
Real Life Heroes celebrates one year anniversary
Real Life Heroes – By Manvi completed one year this March and I did not have a better way to express my gratitude. Thank you so so much everyone! – Manvi P. Tiwari (Turn on the sound button (in the clip) to listen)
Empowerment, not just employment – Priyank Patel
“Nukkad is not just a teafe, we are a social movement aiming to engage, employ and empower” – Priyank Patel, The Founder of Nukkad – The Teafe Priyank Patel graduated in Electronics and Telecommunication in 2007 from Shankracharya college of engineering, got placed in an IT firm Tech Mahindra in Delhi and worked with various other…
My Body, My Power – Editor’s Outlook
“My body is that power, into which I absorb all the energies of the universe. It’s that solace, into which I look for deeper meanings. My body is that truth, I am not ashamed of. It’s the compliment I wear with pride. My body is what I accept as definite. It’s my right to be…
Event Highlights: #TheHeroesSpeak, Nov 4th, Helm of Eight, Mumbai
You know, it’s very important to be internally alert. When you know what you want, you put all your energy into it and what you create is not a product, but, a vision. A vision that is not ‘just yours’ but, belongs to everyone who becomes a part of it! Real Life Heroes is my…
I want to run an organization that will change the face of Zambia completely – Andozile Simwinga
Green is ‘energy’, Green is ‘arrival’, Green is ‘life’, Green is ‘survival’, Green is ‘to create’, Green is ‘to nurture’, Green is ‘to tender’, Green is ‘to shelter’, Green is ‘to fertile a barren future’… Green is the foundation of a conscious mind, a healthy inheritance and a habitat of sensitive humankind… – Manvi It amazes me to learn…
Susan Foley Rocco – Transformation Can Happen In A Nanosecond
Inspirations lead to Inspirations! Seen that and now, I strongly believe it. Susan and I met a year and a half back on LinkedIn. A two minute conversation led to Skype. I still remember her words, “I was looking for someone like you and see, we are talking!”. Soon enough, I started covering stories for…
A two minute conversation…
The other day, I spoke to a two-time cancer survivor, who also suffered from many miscarriages, a still-born child and a broken rib. I don’t know what was I expecting her to sound like, but, she was fascinating. A heartfelt laughter, remarkable confidence and a warm welcome is what she gave me. I felt invited…
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