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CHRISTIANITY: Fruit of the Spirit: I

The Fruit of the Spirit lists nine good qualities every Christian should show if filled with the Holy Spirit. These qualities are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,...

Sacred Texts REV. DR. RICHARD HOWELL

Self-reliant BJP breaks its umbilical cord

In a recent interview to a leading national daily, the BJP president, J.P. Nadda...

opinion Pankaj Vohra

Classical Indian Buddhism and Indian Knowledge Systems

Contrary to many caricatures, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) embody a spirit of inclusivity that...

opinion Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit

India needs to counter China’s united front tactics

United front tactics involve the mobilization of various groups to serve a singular strategic...

opinion Khedroob Thondup

Strengthening ties with Japan would provide substance to India’s Look East policy

Recent Japanese moves to shift away from a pacifist policy should facilitate such alignment. Following...

opinion Ajay Dua

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Let us express our gratitude to God for His glorious love, which creates us in His image and likeness, endowing us with human identity,...

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SIKHISM: Master thyself to conquer universe

The Guru Granth Sahib said: Whatever the Lord does, He does all by Himself. In an instant, He establishes, and destroys. I asked my teacher how can...