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Siddarth Dubey Defining his vision of Modern Indian Youth, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore said,A modern Indian youth of a new century must adhere to his Indian culture and adopt the positive aspects of the western world. What is the spiritual ...

Confidence derives from the Latin fidere, to trust. Self-confidence essentially means to trust and have faith in oneself. It is our certainty as to our judgement, ability, and so on—our certainty as to our aptitude to engage with the world. A ...

By not tossing Leela Samson, the Government of India has, in fact, displayed a spirit of fair-play. And she, by accusing it of interfering and obstructing her work, has only taken recourse to falsehood in order to perpetuate a hollow impression of ...

They are the meanest streets in the world. Cities that feature in nightly news bulletins rather than double-page spreads. Places where dangers lurk on every corner. Bombs. Assassinations. Crime and poverty. Even for the intrepid traveller, these ...

Art is personal, yet it can be a profitable investment. Nona Walia finds out how to buy your first piece'. Buying art isn't as easy as walking into an art show or gallery and picking up the first painting you like. In fact, shopping for your ...

A dance performance is as much about the art and the artist as it is about appearance, says Chitra Mahesh. There is always palpable anticipation before the curtains go up for a performance. The tuning of the instruments, the smell of fresh flowers ...

REV. BRO. STEPHEN MODESTUS: First old boy Director of St. Sebastian's It is with profound sorrow that I write this appreciation of Rev. Bro. Modestus FSC who passed away peacefully on February 7, 2003. Bro. Modestus was the first old boy ...

If you are planning to visit Kalimpong this winter to gauge the beautiful Mount Everest, Chibo is something you just can't miss out on MOUNTAINS have always been a wonder for tourists and Chibo is a new tourist destination just four kilometers ...

Countercurrents.org Right to Education in India ensures that every child under the age of 14 years must be provided with free and compulsory education. However, to make this a reality, a continuous effort is required on the part of the state to ...