Author: Anil Malik

MEDITATION, yoga or PRANAYAMA is not something new, at least for us Indians. Since ancient times, our ancestors have been practising these wellness techniques. But as it happens with most ancient things, as people and ages evolve, few things slowly start fading. People tend to overlook their benefits and importance and fail to understand why…

Friends, a few days back, while browsing, I came across interesting information that I would like to share with you. It is called “ LAWS OF POWER.” This is from the book written by Robert Greene, which offers a series of various situations. Here is a summary of these laws: 1 Don’t outshine the Boss–…

In today’s weekend blog, I am writing on cricket. Cricket commentary has evolved from radio coverage until the 1980s to television with numerous COMMENTATORS continuing to find ways to entertain, engage, and educate the audience. The play-by-play commentators keep the viewers glued to TV screens, through varied perspectives, breakdowns and analysis. Much like fans have…

There are many ancient cities, which are mentioned in  the Indian epic MAHABHARAT. Friends, do you know many of these areas/cities still exist in present times? In today’s blog, I am giving details of such existence: 1 Gandhar– The area between Pakistan’s Rawalpindi and Afghanistan, now known as Kandhar, was earlier known as Gandhar. Wife…

Friends, have you ever heard about a term called CFS? Until a few days back, I was also unaware of this. On finding out I learned that it is a short form for a disorder called CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME. CFS is a complicated disorder, which causes extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months….

Friends, after China, India is the largest footwear producer. The footwear sector in India is fragmented and close to 75% of production comes from the unorganized sector, which include micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs). According to market experts Kanpur,Agra, Ranipet, Vaniyambadi, and Ambur are the top footwear production hubs in the country. Today, urbanisation, higher…

ARVIND KEJRIWAL has become the latest political leader to fell flat in the recent Delhi State Assembly elections held last week. His party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who was ruling the Delhi State for last 12 years lost this State elections, and Arvind Kejriwal along with leaders like Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain and many others…

In today’s weekend blog, I am back on Cricket. Friends, there have been numerous Test-XI chosen by cricket players, journalists, and cricket pundits in recent times. All of them had the traditional method of choosing five batsmen, one all rounder, one wicket-keeper, and four bowlers. There  were few variations to this combination, but the essence…

For Indians, English has become almost a second language, as most people use this in their office work daily,  most of us converse in English during business talks, and in the cities, most of the children of even middle-class and upper-middle-class families study in the English medium schools. We all use many idioms, phrases, abbreviations,…

KUMBH MELA, is considered to be the largest religious congregation in the world. This year’s Kumbh is being called as Maha Kumbh and it is being held in Prayagraj (Allahabad) from 13th January and will continue till 26th February 2025.  Last Wednesday, Mauni Amavasya (No moon day) was considered an auspicious day to take a…