Most of us would associate the Indian city of Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad with Kumbh Mela, a religious congregation held every twelve years. Listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, UNESCO...
Category - Historical Stories & Anecdotes
Interplay of Nature and God – Buddha Head in the roots of a Tree
Thailand is often called “The Land of Smiles,” as Thai people have an innate ability to smile through virtually every situation. So it is not surprising that in Thailand, we have a banyan tree, which made an...
Significance of Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya
About 2500 years ago, a young royal prince, Siddhartha Gautama, embarked on a profound spiritual journey. Having lived his early years, never having witnessed problems of old age, sickness, poverty, or death, he...
No Left Turns can Reduce Carbon Emissions
United Parcel Service (UPS), an American multinational logistics company that delivers more than 20 million packages per day, pioneered a unique initiative whereby its delivery vehicles minimize the use of left turns on...
Hygiene Issue formed a large Business Empire
As industrialization grew in England in the late 19th century, the country witnessed rapid urbanization as people moved from rural areas to big cities. The growth of cities led to crowded and often unsanitary living...