The recent identification of Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions in Egypt's Valley of the Kings has important implications for understanding early Indian travels and participation in Afro-Eurasian exchange networks. When compared with canonical…
Indian spiritual practices, including yoga and meditation, have been increasingly recognized by science for their benefits to both mental and physical health. Bhavanani (2016) explains that "Yoga has been practiced…
Decolonizing Validation: Why Indian Art Needs No Oscar Recently, social media in India has been buzzing with claims that Akshaye Khanna should win an Oscar. While the praise for his…
Despite the United States being a nation built on native and immigrant sweat and blood, a persistent bias exists toward certain immigrant groups, mainly Indian professionals. Especially those on H-1B…
In recent years, Americans have grown increasingly skeptical about the value and affordability of higher education. A 2024 Gallup-Lumina Foundation poll found that only 36% of adults express a high…
"I don't like yoga but I like Pilates." Where does one begin to understand such sentiments? Pilates, widely recognized today as a Western system of physical conditioning, is often presented…
The Spiritual Significance of Naga Panchami in Yogic Tradition Naga Panchami holds profound spiritual meaning in the yogic tradition, far beyond its ritualistic aspects. The serpent, or Naga, symbolizes the…
After completing my second solo book, by Devi's grace, I found myself filled with gratitude and a longing to give back. That is when the thought took root: What better…
A few days ago, a memory from Kos, Greece, popped up on Facebook. I visited ancient hospital ruins, which were not traditional hospitals as we know them but also temples…
A mantra is a sacred sound, word, or phrase repeated during meditation or spiritual practice. The word 'mantra' derives from the Sanskrit terms' man,' meaning mind, and 'tra,' meaning vehicle…
Anjali Kanojia