Sudha Umashanker

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It is time to reset our moral compass

Respect for human life and regard for human pain, compassion, sensitivity, empathy and the will and desire to live life nobly, ethically and honourably are qualities and virtues that are disappearing and hard to find.

30 September 2024, 22:29 IST

It is time to reset our moral compass

30 September 2024, 22:29 IST

Why not wish each other well?

If we cannot wish each other well -- of course, we cannot expect everyone in this world to be magnanimous all the time -- we can at least desist from saying or thinking anything vicious.

27 August 2024, 20:45 IST

Why not wish each other well?

27 August 2024, 20:45 IST

Drawing strength from the goddesses

These stories teach us not to give up easily but to persist consistently, study the opponent, strengthen one’s armoury and devise counter strategies.

16 July 2024, 21:57 IST

Drawing strength from the goddesses

16 July 2024, 21:57 IST

We are all accountable for our deeds

According to Zoroastrianism, a soul waits for three nights by the grave and goes to the bridge of the requiter, where the person’s deeds are weighed.

12 June 2024, 02:00 IST

We are all accountable for our deeds

12 June 2024, 02:00 IST

Neither a borrower or lender be

Why is it that people haven’t learned to return things that do not belong to them or that were placed in their hands in good faith?

29 April 2024, 19:06 IST

Neither a borrower or lender be

29 April 2024, 19:06 IST

Remembering Harishchandra

How difficult was it to be honest and let the client know? Lies fly thick and fast without any fear of consequences and are told in myriads of situations.

18 March 2024, 21:07 IST

Remembering Harishchandra

18 March 2024, 21:07 IST

The trust factor

To earn someone’s trust one has to be true to one’s word, deliver on promises, be transparent, respect confidential information and do everything possible to carry out the task one is entrusted with.

12 February 2024, 23:12 IST

The trust factor

12 February 2024, 23:12 IST

Remembering mother

Her brief life resonated deeply within her sphere of influence

31 January 2024, 22:31 IST

Remembering mother

31 January 2024, 22:31 IST

Finding comfort in scriptures

I came across the Garuda Purana (a dialogue between Garuda and Lord Vishnu), which offers many pointers on the cycle of life and death and the path to salvation.

09 January 2024, 19:56 IST

Finding comfort in scriptures

09 January 2024, 19:56 IST

Do not throw away the gift of life

Life is too valuable to be cut short, derailing the larger plan and purpose for each one of us

28 November 2023, 21:04 IST

Do not throw away the gift of life

28 November 2023, 21:04 IST