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SAY NO TO SCREENS, LEARN FROM NATURE
Those of us who grew up in the 60s-70s-80s will remember the joy of playing with sticks and stones, luxury of climbing trees and eating unwashed fruit or fearlessly collecting tiny bugs and making matchbox homes for them. Somewhere in the last few decades, unfortunately, we became a sanitised society as gardens diminished and playgrounds were replaced by air-conditioned gaming zones. It’s a sign of better times to come and very heartening to watch Millennials or Gen Y doing their best to...
- By : kirtidodiedo
- 17 Jun 2026 1:30 PM IST
TREE OF LIFE
This universal archetype has been depicted in several art forms through the ages It symbolizes interconnectedness, unity, strength, growth, renewal and eternal life. Because of its deep-rooted symbolism, it transcends cultures and takes on several distinct meanings across mythology, religion, traditions and philosophy worldwide. Scientifically, in biology, the “Tree of Life" alludes to the phylogenetic tree that illustrates how all organisms share a common evolutionary ancestor and are...
- By : kirtidodiedo
- 22 May 2026 6:01 PM IST
SIX FLAVOURS OF LIFE
o Ugadi (means start of a new year) for Telugu/Kannada speakers o Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra o Vishu (means equal referring to the equinox) for Malayalis o Baisakhi in North India and o Puthandu in Tamilnadu All these festivals mark the Hindu Solar New Year and the start of a new cycle with different customs and dishes. In essence, they are different cultural expressions of the same astronomical event of the Sun’s transition from the Southern hemisphere to the Northern hemisphere. As in all...
- By : kirtidodiedo
- 23 March 2026 12:30 PM IST
MEDITATE WITH MANDALAS
Imagine a beautiful, intricate design that calms your mind and nourishes your soul.... Mandala made with paper cut outs, by artist Sabine Ferber That's a Mandala! It's a symbolic, geometric design that's been around for centuries, originating from ancient India. The word "Mandala" comes from Sanskrit, meaning "circle" or "completion" or the universe and its wholeness. Typically, a Mandala features: — Symmetry: Radiating from a central point, creating a sense of balance. — Spiritual...
- By : kirtidodiedo
- 17 Feb 2026 12:14 PM IST
METAMORPHOSIS
As we bid goodbye to 2025 and welcome a brand new 2026, lets spread our wings to explore the fascinating world of these fluttering creatures Characterised by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, butterflies are enchanting winged insects from the lepidopteran superfamily Papilionoidea. "Butterflies are certainly one of the most appealing creatures in nature." — The Smithsonian Institution The oldest butterfly fossils date back to the Paleocene, about 56...
- By : kirtidodiedo
- 23 Dec 2025 1:30 PM IST