Swami Vivekananda’s Famous Speech
January 12 is Swami Vivekananda’s birthday (born 1863). In honour of his birthday, I am posting the speech he made in 1893 at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
He was the...
For years Puerto Vallarta was a sleepy little village, and grew at an easy pace. Then John Huston showed up with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The growth then reminded me of the way I...
The concept of walled city is not new to the students of history and it has traditionally been associated with the defense of the city as the wall used to be the first defense line...
Pomegranates, pomegranates, pomegranates! I don’t know about you, but I personally can’t get enough of them, on their own, as a sweet and sour accompaniment to salads, or as the garnish that gives that “kick”...
The Kalahari Desert is not a desert in the strictest sense. Its annual rainfall is too high (although it is still very low), the wildlife is too diverse, and the plant life too abundant (even...
My mother insists on serving white foods for all occasions that symbolize new beginnings. Every birthday, first day of school or New Year’s day is marked with something white to eat. “To bless whatever is...
You want to do the right thing and install an alternative energy system in your home, but you’re not sure whether a wind or solar powered system is best for you. There are many factors...
For this Photo of the Week you get a special treat…many photos because I couldn’t choose just one!
I recently spent 4 days in the Milan area traveling with a local friend. This part of Northern...
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