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ntroducing Janam Sakhis Janamsakhis, literally Birth Stories, are writings which profess to be biographies of the first Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. They are like parables and often their authenticity is doubted. Watch to know about the Sakhis and their authenticity

Yoga The Base of Good Life Yoga is not just a contortion of the body to maintain good physical health. In fact, it is much more. Watch to know how it is the base of a good life.

What Would Happen in Nuclear War? The fear of total annihilation in the event of a nuclear war is really frightening. Is the scenario so awful? The researchers at Louisiana State University ran multiple computer simulations to see the possible impact of such an eventuality. Watch to know…

Agnipath Scheme Needs to be Extended to All India Services The new scheme for recruitment to the Indian Army has been the subject of much discussion. In fact, as I spoke and wrote it is a welcome step and should be extended to all Indian central services. Watch to know the reasons thereof…

Canada’s Sorry State of Affairs Canada a favoured country seems to be coming apart at the seams. Watch to understand this enigma.

Class-Based Regiments Have Survived Test of Time in Indian Army To talk of caste or region-based army units seems to be absurd. But this exclusive trait in the Indian Army has stood the test the time. Watch to know…

The Prophecies Regarding Coming of Guru Nanak Guru Nanak, the first Guru of Sikhs was in the turbulent times when Babur invaded India, but it was prophesied thousands of years back that he would be born. Watch to know

Islam and Women Islam is often criticized for enabling males to exploit women and subjugate them Is this a fact of fallacy? Watch to know…

Let the Flower of Joy Bloom in the Present We always say that the past is dead, and the future is yet to be and still, we are obsessed with the memory of the past and the mirage of the future. Watch to understand the need of living in the present…

Global Economic Outlook Grows Gloomy The Washington-based institute said the revised outlook indicated that the downside risks outlined in its earlier report were now materializing. Among those challenges are soaring global inflation, a worse-than-expected slowdown in China and the ongoing fallout from the war in Ukraine. Watch to know…

Theatre of Reform: Two Interlinked Much Delayed De-fence Measures India is getting a status upgrade. While welcome, it also carries a danger of animosity and that calls for deterrence. While the country is upbeat about procuring more arms, it is faltering on two issues. Watch to know…

Indian Origin Leaders in Foreign Lands Not Necessarily Good News Rishi, Kamala Aur hum. We go ga-ga when a person of Indian origin becomes the head of a government. We forget that in many cases his connection with India is only tenuous. Our expectations skyrocket and we forget that his first duty is to land where he lives and not where his forefathers lived. When a person of Indian origin becomes a leader in a foreign government it may not always be good news for India. Watch to comprehend.

India’s foreign policy is increasingly ambitious. Can its foreign ministry keep up? Indian foreign policy is in a moment of transition. Emerging out of its “aspirational power” chrysalis, India is shedding its non-alignment hangover, embracing its increasingly critical place in the Indo-Pacific, and assertively protecting and projecting its interests abroad. But is the leadership in external affairs able to project the vision and capability? Watch to know…

Avoiding the Trap of Logical Thinking Logic as defined by the dictionary is a science that deals with the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration: the science of the formal principles of reasoning and this word and its synonyms have become the buzz words. It can also be defined as the arrangement of circuit elements (as in a computer) needed for computation. This word and its synonyms have become buzz words in the lexicon of so-called mentors, But do you need to be caught in the trap. Watch to know…

Introducing Chandi Charitar Ukti Bilas Chandi Charitar Ukat Bilas also called Chandi Charitar 1, is a heroic poetic composition, included in the 4th chapter of Dasam Granth. Though it is based on Markandeya Purana, the direction and narration of the whole story is totally independent of Markandeya Purana. Watch to know about this relatively less known, yet very important, scripture.

The Ambivalent Philosophical Postscript to the Mahabharata Woven and rewoven on the loom of millennia, the Mahabharat is a multi-hued tapestry in which the Gita is a unique thread of dazzling singularity, beyond the war zone of Kurukshetra, beyond the boundaries of time and space, cause and effect, the karmic cycle of birth and rebirth. Watch to know the modern ambivalence of this great epic.

Rupee’s Fall is No Cause for Panic There is a feeling of déjà vu as the Indian rupee has an almost free fall in terms of parity with dollars. It is a matter of concern, but it is often forgotten that it is still overvalued in terms of REER. Watch to comprehend the nuances…

After Sri Lanka Other Countries In The Danger Zone Of Economic Crisis A recession that is presumably coming is already showing its advent. Is it fall before the chilling winter? Probably as the economic crisis is imminent in dozen countries in not a very distant future. Watch to know

Canadians, Your Coffee Spying on You- Rest Are Not Immune from Spying In Canada, Tim Hortons is everywhere. With 4,300 branches, it is roughly three times more numerous than McDonald’s. Eighty per cent of Canadians stop by at least once a month. And Tim Hortons is watching. That does not mean other places are safe from covert or overt surveillance. Watch to know about it and the dangers of a society where everything is watching

Examining Federal Debt in Canada by Prime Ministers Since Confederation Canada’s 23 prime ministers have each left a legacy, and each of those legacies has an effect on all Canadians. One element critical to an analysis of each prime minister is whether he or she left the federal government more or less indebted than when first taking office. Watch to know…

Introducing Chandi di Vaar Chandi Di Vaar (The Ballad of Chandi) is a philosophical, spiritual and heroic composition written by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib. It is the fifth Bani of Dasam Granth. Watch to know about the ballad...

Sita’s message: Go Beyond Dominating Mentality Sita, the real heroine of Ramayana is revered as a symbol of a loving wife. But in fact, she represents the modern woman striving for equality and protest against dominancy. Watch to understand.

Ways to Increase Your Willpower I am often asked Is there any method which can help a person increase willpower?” My answer is, “There is no such medicine in this universe which can permanently jack up your willpower. However, five transformational practices can make your willpower ‘damage proof’ when observed like a habit!” Watch to know these practices.

Canadian Economy is Decapitalizing Canadian had a jolt day before when the bank of Canada increased interest rates. But they have apparently forgotten that the inflation number from Statistics Canada — 7.7 per cent from May to May — has underlined that something is seriously wrong with Canada’s economy. Prices are rising fast because spending is rising fast while production is not. Watch to know the process of decapitalising.

Canada’s Immigration Proposals Examined The new proposal for immigration has some great potential. What is it? Watch to know…