2022 in Review: Lessons I Will Carry Forward From This Year
Another year’s end. I don’t know if it is with everyone, but the year-end makes me ponder about the surreal nature of time. The concept of time is very weird. For our convenience, we have made 24 hours a day. But is it the truth? No, right. If you are somewhat familiar with Einstein’s relativity theory, you would know that time itself is an illusion. Time could slow down and…
My Ph.D. Journey: A Reflection on What it has Taught Me.
What’s the first word that comes to your mind after hearing Ph.D.? Maybe the highest degree, intelligent people, long years, hard journey, etc. In fact, even in my Master’s, I did not have a good idea about Ph.D. which is very unlikely (I was not even interested to be honest). People who think to pursue a Ph.D. plan it way before. By the time they do their postgraduate studies, they…
When Is the Right Time to Move Closer to My Senior Loved One? A Guide to Evaluation and How to Proceed
By Hazel Bridges Oftentimes, we forget about the importance of spending quality time with our senior loved ones. Like many older adults, our loved ones may feel lonely and isolated, especially if they live alone or have lost a spouse or partner. For this reason, it’s important to make some time for them in our lives. For some, this may be as easy as a drive across town. However, what…
Indoor Air Pollution: The Invisible Peril in Our Homes
There is a proverb that says- “Home is where the heart is” Of all the beautiful places in the world, you find the most comfort at your home, no matter where it is. But what happens when our homes start killing our hearts? You might be thinking ‘what are you saying’ Today our homes are in danger of being hijacked by some invisible devils that could kill our hearts and…
Three Valuable Lessons We Can Learn From Ancient Indian Education System
Malcolm X, an African-American leader once said- “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” There is no denying that a country’s future can be predicted by looking at its education system. The children of today are not only citizens of tomorrow but the builders of the country in the future. Every great leader and culture understood this. That’s why even…
The Upsurge of Fake Online Gurus: How To Avoid Falling in Their Trap
The word ‘Guru’ in Sanskrit means expert, teacher, guide, or influencer in a particular field. Especially to Indians, Guru is very holy word. In earlier times in India, people used to send their children to ashrams of a Guru. People are taught to bow down their heads in front of their Guru. Even today, People respect their Guru more than anyone. But times have changed. Nowadays people not only learn…
The Rise of Online Education: Can It Replace The Traditional Education System?
Remember those days when the first thing you used to think after waking up in the morning is about school. When Wearing the school uniform was a part of your life. Our school memories fill us with a euphoria feeling. Those were wonderful days. Today we have come to an age where children wake up in the morning and open their computers to learn. The purpose of visiting a school…