Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, brings to life the inspiring story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, one of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardees. Starring Agastya Nanda in a powerful and emotional performance, this film is not just about war — it’s about courage, sacrifice, and the fearless spirit of youth. At only 21, Arun…
Month: October 2025
APJ Abdul Kalam: Unity, Knowledge, and Service for Every Indian
On the birth anniversary of Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, it is time to celebrate not only his extraordinary achievements as a scientist and India’s 11th President but also his life as a guiding light for every Indian. For Indian Muslims in particular, Dr. Abdul Kalam stands as a shining example of how one…
Friedrich Nietzsche: The Rebel Philosopher and the Search for Truth in Our Time
Every October 15, the world remembers Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche — born in 1844 in Röcken, Germany — not just as a philosopher, but as a revolutionary thinker who questioned everything humanity took for granted. More than 180 years later, Nietzsche’s voice still echoes through classrooms, social media debates, and even self-help discussions about truth, individuality,…
World Mental Health Day – Equanimity: The Key To Mental Health
World Mental Health Day 2025 — Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies Every 10 October, World Mental Health Day reminds us of one simple, powerful truth: there is no health without mental health. In 2025 the global campaign focuses on “Mental health in humanitarian emergencies,” calling urgent attention to the psychosocial needs of people caught in…
Gandhi & Shastri Jayanti (Oct 2) and Dussehra – of Principles, Weapons and Dharma
This year, October 2nd, 2025, is not like any other. It is the day India remembers Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, two leaders who shaped the nation in different ways. But this year also brings a rare coincidence — Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on the same day. Yet when these occasions converge, the symbolism becomes…
World Vegetarian Day: Watch What You Eat
Every year on October 1st, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Vegetarian Day—an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of vegetarianism for health, the environment, and animal welfare. Launched by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, this day marks the…
Annie Besant: The Revolutionary, Reformer, and Spiritual Torchbearer
Every year, October 1 marks the birth anniversary of Annie Besant (1847–1933), one of the most remarkable women in history. A fearless social reformer, a passionate orator, a freedom fighter, and a spiritual seeker, Annie Besant left an indelible mark on both India’s independence struggle and the global search for wisdom. Her life was a…