Taoism is also known as Daoism. It is a religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin. This tradition emphasizes living in harmony with the tao which translates to the “way”. Taoism literally translates to “the teaching of the way”. While the tao itself is an idea that is a part...
Adolf Hitler is among the top most-hated leaders of the world and yet, millions of Germans followed him for his vision of exterminating the Jewish community from the face of Germany. What helped him garner such a major following? A very powerful sense of leadership. From countries that have risen...
Religions form an important aspect of any and every culture, whether Indian, Chinese, or Roman. The concept has been a part of humanity since time immemorial and often lays down certain rules and values for people to follow. Religion is an institution that gives people certain ideals about life...
With all the news around the Taliban constantly in the headlines, Hollywood and Bollywood have made films revolving around the terrorist group. Some films focus on the ongoing hardships that are a result of the Taliban rule, while others show people fleeing from the terrorists. Still others show...
How much do you know about North Korea, really? Other than the random information you’ve picked up through the hundred memes made on its leader? Not a lot I’m sure! Go through this list of secrets of North Korea and while some are funny and others are just plain tragic, I guarantee there’s a...
As Wikipedia says, Cannibalism is the act or practice of humans eating the flesh or internal organs of other human beings. Gross. As weird and gruesome as it sounds, there have been several instances where people have committed this act, either as means of pleasure, perversion, survival, or as a...
Science is not an easy stream to work on for life. The ones who conquer the world by virtue of their research work or inventions or discoveries deserve all the fame! Being a scientist is not everyone’s cup of tea. With great knowledge of the subject, it also demands a lot of patience. The...
Scriptures are probably the last thing we turn to when life gives us lemons. But surprisingly, they contain answers to almost all your problems and unsolved mysteries. One such scripture is the Bhagavad Gita. The Gita is considered to be a doctrine of universal truth. The teachings of Gita...
Raavana has always epitomized the evil force; the devil who abducts Lord Ram’s wife and then later on goes on at war with Ram. Ram Leela is staged every year in India around the month of October, where people celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of the Hero Ram and the Villain Raavana...
The Indian epic that is so close to reality; there is nothing in the world that is not Mahabharata. Mahabharata is not just a religious text; it’s a work of art. Some of the greatest life lessons can be learnt from the Mahabharata and the understanding of its events and characters. Mahabharata...
