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Something You May Never Ever Dream Of - Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

Something You May Never Ever Dream Of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev I first saw a calculator at the age of thirteen. I was deeply offended, wondering why on earth we were being tortured in math class when all that the teacher needed to do was to consult a machine for the answer! I dreamt of the day when there would be a machine for every other class as well. There is a pervasive notion that spiritual life is antagonistic to the mind. This is a fallacy. The human mind is responsible for the great advances of culture and civilisation. But we have accorded disproportionate importance to a single aspect of the mind: the intellect. Today, it is those with great memories who are considered intelligent. They pass examinations with ease, get top grades, bag PhDs and are hailed as thinkers of repute. This is, primarily, because they remember what they study and are efficient at reproducing the same. Traditionally, in the Indian subcontinent, wisdom was always prized over knowledge. Human memo...
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Armed with looms, women are weaving a change in Nagaland

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Traditional weaving lost out to power looms and was on its death bed, but a band of dedicated women in Nagaland has not only resurrected it, but taken it to the next level, spinning off an entirely new industry around it — loinloom-centered tourism. Sonnie Kath is considered to be the pioneer who breathed new life into loin loom weaving in Nagaland. Back in 2003, Sonnie, along with her two sisters, founded ‘Echo Self Help Group’ and reintroduced traditional weaving in Diezephe village, 15km from Dimapur, the commercial capital of Nagaland. “What started as an experiment involving 11 weavers has now turned into an industry of 200 women,” says Haiyale, one of the co-founders. “Depending upon the design and how much they weave, some women earn up to Rs 6,000 a month,” she says. The NGO of the Kath sisters has now evolved into ‘Exotic Echo’ with Haiyale as president. Exotic Echo not only produces and markets its products, it grows cotton, spins it into yarn, and dyes it too! E...
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When your man is a mama’s boy

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When your man is a mama’s boy He is caring, sensitive and worships the ground his mom walks on. Yet, that works against him in the dating scene. Have you ever shied away from dating a mama’s boy? If so, why? We get you the answers...     ‘Would you date a mama’s boy?’ is a common question posed by friends while discussing the dynamics of romantic relationships. While it may sound absurd on the surface (after all, there is nothing wrong with loving your mum, right?), the fact is, it determines whether you appeal to women as a potential date or not. We get experts to tell us why... Wants all attention      Varkha Chulani, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, adds, “Being a mama’s boy means someone who devotes more energy to his mother than girlfriend/wife. A woman would expect her man to stand up for her, prefer her to his mother and spend more time and money on her. These are the main issues that women who date mama’s boys face....
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WEDDING LIFESTYLE

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WEDDING LIFESTYLE VOILA: Designer Roma Bhalla showcased her latest collection at the Pantaloon Femina Miss India Paegant where besides generating rave press reviews she also won wholesome praise over her innovative Indo-Western Outfits and sheer Ethnic Indian dresses. HASTKALA: A well known name in central suburbs comes up, Hastakala has come up with its signature collection of saris and salwar suits at Juhu Tara Road. The collection boasts of stylish ensembles that are novel yet adorable. The Anarkali Collection in its various hues and textures is worth a visit. SNEHAL T: A jewellery house which is in to manufacturing & exports of exclusive diamond studded jewellery. Their much loved and appreciated collection and the growing demand from their discerning clientele in Mumbai has given birth to this signature collection. ANGEL JEWELLERY: From the house of Shairu Gems a DTC Sightholder Company, Angel Jewellery offers you the most exhaustive range of ethnic Diamond De...
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Wedding and honeymoon insurance trend catches on

Wedding and honeymoon insurance trend catches on Now, couples can insure against everything from jewellery burglary and food poisoning, to their honeymoon     Has your wedding caterer botched up the menu? Or, has the photographer cancelled his appearance last-minute? Well, gone are the days when you had to worry about shelling out a huge amount to find a stand-in. Now, you can simply insure against the loss. A recent trend in the city is seeing many families opting for a safety ‘wedding insurance’. One can get insurance cover on anything — from the loss of jewellery to the couple’s car breaking down and even a honeymoon being cancelled! BIG MONEY AT STAKE Considering the fact that the Big Indian Wedding is a mega-expensive affair, it helps to be practical. Says an insurance agent, “Earlier, this might not be spoken of, as mindsets were different. But today, the trend of insuring weddings is becoming very popular. Couples realise that insurance is cruci...
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STRIKE THAT OFF

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STRIKE THAT OFF Here are some obsolete ‘Relationship Rules’ you can totally give a miss in this age     We are aware there is no magic potion for that happily ever after, and those ‘Frogturns-Prince’ stories are just for bedtime. But yes, for a good-time together, it is important that one attends to certain dos and don’ts when in a relationship. While some rules stay eternal, there are a few of us who have still not changed dusty textbooks of love that our great grandfathers abided to once. And this might also be the reason why there’s that percentage of people who may not be able to survive the failure of a relationship. Check through these regulations that need to scrapped off from your relationship guidebook, ASAP. LET HIM CHASE YOU      The funda of ‘A woman should be chased by the man’ is so stone-age. With changing times, a little aggression to get the man of your dreams can be a smart and fun move. And we’re sure your man w...
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WEDDING BELLS

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WEDDING BELLS     Entrepreneur, advocate and Youth MNS leader Rajeev N Sharma tied the knot with Aparna Sharma recently. The grand wedding had Rajeev’s parents, Narendra and Lekha Sharma, playing warm hosts. The guest list was an impressive mix of MNS leaders, associates and other celebrities like Sharmila Raj Thackeray, Shalini Thackeray, Rita Gupta, Swati Nitin Sardesai, Yashmak Nitin Sardesai, Bharat and Dorris Godambe, Suraj Godambe, Nihar Pandya, Shirish Parkar, Haji Arafat Sheikh, Gajanan Rane, S Harad Sawant, Anita Raj, Naman Shaw, Abhimanyu Dassani and Ayush Agarwal. (From left) Rita Gupta, Shalini Thackeray, Rajeev N Sharma, Aparna Sharma, Sharmila Raj Thackeray, Swati Nitin Sardesai and Yashmak Nitin Sardesai
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