Inspiring Positivity
Discover books for children, young adults and adults that use the reality of society to shape young minds with entertaining stories that are not just escapist fantasies.
Inspire Positivity
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The Ritual of Seven Promises Around the Fire: Blurred Roles, Forgotten Promises, and the Dying Institution
Marriage is indeed a cultural ritual that celebrates the union of two individuals. It serves as a public declaration of their commitment to live together and support each other throughout their lives. This ritual varies across different cultures and societies but generally includes elements that affirm this commitment in the presence of family, friends, and…
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When a Little Ignorance and Forgetfulness turns Blissful
A few days ago, I read a blog by Mona Mehta in ‘The Speaking Tree’ of Times of India. It started with a story from Osho about Hua Tsu, a man who felt light and burden-free after losing his memory. The blog then explored the deeper pursuit of controlling the mind to prevent the burden…
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When Fantastical Videography Overpowers Storytelling and the Genius of Acting
Yesterday, my wife and I accompanied my son visiting from abroad to see the movie, Kalki 2898 AD. As a rare moviegoer whose exposure to acting didn’t extend beyond school dramatics—my parents pushed me towards engineering—I’m poorly qualified to review a movie of such a high cast and cost. Yet, as a discerning viewer and…
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Thank God We No Longer Have the Power to Curse Like Our Ancestors
As I recollect the story of Ahilya from the Ramayana, first told to me by my maternal grandmother at a tender age of 10 or 11 years, I thank my stars for fully comprehending the horrible consequences that Poor lady Ahilya had for no fault of her. It was lustful King of the Gods Indira…
About the author
Vijay Kumar Dhingra, a retired water Resources Engineer shares his fervent passion for driving positive changes in the society through these tales crafted for young people.
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