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Monuments Built by Mughals - Feature - TCP

Monuments Built by Mughals

We have come a long way through our discussions on monuments built by Mughals. Now isn’t it a good idea to have a discussion on some other instances of Mughal architecture? After all, the vast architecture of the Mughal period is not limited to the tombs, buildings, and mosques. There are many other masterpieces found in that era. However, they are not monuments by literal meaning. But, like monuments, they also present the rich heritage of Mughal Architecture. So, few words on them are a must in this discussion. Let’s start with one of the most interesting yet unexplored examples. It is Hammam or Turkish Baths.

Swami Vivekananda Death Reason - Feature - TCP

Swami Vivekananda Death Reason

This very fact holds great significance. If we look at his death from a spiritual perspective keeping aside our mortal reasons for a second, we will see how the Mahapurush was blessed by the Omnipotent, the Supreme Divine, the Param Brahma. He could choose the time and place for his death only because he was destined for that. He realized the deep ethos of birth and death in this world.

Move on - Feature- TCP

Move On

By now, the sight of his house was far away as they neared the place of their new Society premises where preparations for housewarming ceremony was in full swing.  Surya had a deep sigh.  He looked at the crushed coins that he had kept with him.  He could hear the sounds of the Goods train passing by crushing the coins and going far away out of sight.  He threw the coins away and proceeded to embrace the further chapters of his life.  It was time to permanently move on from this chapter of his life.  Forgetfulness is the biggest gift given by the Almighty to mankind, he thought.  Else everyone would have got mad with their guilt and dark secrets.  Surya had a radiant smile and lifted his daughter Swara as they moved their way into the new flat. 

Where does Yoga Come from? - Feature - TCP

Where does Yoga Come from?

Yoga is now practiced worldwide by millions of people; different yoga studios and ashrams perform and teach different styles of yoga. This popular practice is a vast subject to study. It is a gift from ancient India to the world. In the year 2014, current Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of an International Yoga Day which was accepted by the general assembly of the United Nation. International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st June every year from 2015 onwards.

Famous Jews in History - Feature - TCP

Famous Jews in History

We all know how “Blowin’ in the Wind” mesmerized the people in their early 20s. But very few of us know that the creator of the masterpiece, Bob Dylan, was a Jew by birth. In his childhood, he with his family moved to Hibbing, Minnesota. The place had a powerful influence on Jews. However, in later life, he was converted to Christianity and became an evangelical in the late 1970s. According to him, he was neither a believer nor a non-believer in his Jews identity. Although he used many Jewish and other religious allusions in his songs, he never called himself Jewish or inclined to any other religious sect.