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| Himalayan pilgrimages must also aim to free the mountains from pollution | | | | Lalit Gargg
The Himalayas are not merely a range of mountains; they are the foundation of India’s cultural consciousness, spiritual faith and natural life. Their lofty peaks bear the memories of ancient penance and meditation, their rivers sustain the lives of millions, and their valleys have been home to countless sacred shrines that have drawn devotees for centuries. Himachal Pradesh, along with the wider Himalayan region, is blessed with numerous important Hindu pilgrimage sites. Visiting these sacred places is an expression of faith for millions. Unfortunately, in recent years, the distinction between pilgrimage and tourism has increasingly blurred. Entertainment, recreation and cons | |
| | | | Dos and Don’ts for maintaining mental health | | |  Dr. Kanka Pandita
Commemorating World Mental Health Day on 10th October of every year provides an opportunity to create awareness on various aspects of our mental health issues, which is gaining tremendous importance under the prevailing stressful hard living competitive atmosphere irrespective of age and social status. It has virtually become common among our senior citizens especially after the age of 60 years that remains mostly unacceptable by them and even left untreated at the cost of | |
| | | | How to stay strong when the world outside is crumbling? | | | | Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Suppose the worst of the world is given to you; what would you do with it? If the world is at its worst, then it can only get better, and you are here to make it better. You cannot complain if you get the worst. You can only complain if you don’t get the worst. This is where your inner strength becomes important. There is a brain region called the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). When you do things that you don’t like, the ACC becomes stronger.
The ACC is responsible for emotional stability, deeper insight, and inner strength. Nobody loves to go to the gym. You put in the effort to work out, and the ACC becomes stronger. Suppose you don’t like eating somethi | |
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