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Lost… & Found!
It’s strange what you discover when you are lost It lasted barely about 10 minutes, but those 600 seconds or so felt like hours and were...
Anand Raj OK
1 day ago2 min read
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Glamping, and enjoying the sights, scents, and sounds of the desert
A luxurious way to have loads of adventure and fun, and learn exciting and insightful lessons in history, geography, culture and sounds...
Anand Raj OK
Mar 33 min read
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Two celebrated Kerala art form artistes, Peesapilly Rajeevan and Sooraj Nambiar, are reimagining classical art forms for a global audience
Kerala art forms take on new life in Dubai. Read the full story here
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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‘I believe in everything that I write, even ones that are rejected’: Irish author Cecelia Ahern
Author of 'PS I Love You' on what inspires her, what aspiring authors should keep in mind, and how the aura migraines she experienced...
Anand Raj OK
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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The secret to happiness is…
The flurry of ‘Happy festivities’ messages that I (happily) received recently left me wondering: Is there a secret to happiness?...
Anand Raj OK
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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The chemistry of that emotion called LOVE
Love is more than just a meeting of two hearts; it has a lot to do with the brain. Why, there’s even a formula for love, discovers Anand...
Anand Raj OK
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Anand Neelakantan on Onam and its significance today
With Onam here, bestselling author Anand Neelakantan shares his insights on the enduring influence of Kerala’s storytelling traditions,...
Anand Raj OK
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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Bringing Up Father
Today, on International Day of Older Persons, a lovely anecdote comes to mind- about how a young boy discovered that his once-intelligent...
Anand Raj OK
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Laugh, then think (if you can)
The Ig Nobel Prizes are being announced today (Sept 12). Here’s a look at some of the past winners and their achievements that have made...
Anand Raj OK
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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The fine art of doing nothing
Image by macrovector on Freepik Did you know there’s a day dedicated to doing absolutely nothing? Yes, it’s called Do Nothing Day,...
Anand Raj OK
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Bridging Hope
Of late, one of the most bandied-about terms in Kerala is ‘Bailey bridge’. These aren’t ordinary bridges; they’re proving to be the...
Anand Raj OK
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Being alive is extraordinary and should be celebrated, says author Caspar Henderson
Bestselling author Caspar Henderson encourages people to take anew look at the wonders of life in his new book. Read here
Anand Raj OK
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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World Teacher Prize winner says arts helps children develop ideas and to think outside the box
Andria Zafirakou, the winner of the $1m World Teacher Prize, has a mission: to help students realise their true potential. Read here
Anand Raj OK
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Soon humans will be able to live 1,000 years
The single worst thing we do to ourselves that causes us to get sick when we get old is breathe, says biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey,...
Anand Raj OK
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Writing, hiking and liberation with Cheryl Strayed
Bestselling author and activist Cheryl Strayed says that the real liberation of women is profoundly connected to the shoes they wear....
Anand Raj OK
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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The benefits of waking up early
Allan Jenkins, author and passionate gardener, believes waking up at dawn can change your life. Read here
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
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A quick guide to Krakow, Poland
From meandering through an ancient salt mine to examining notes written by Copernicus, Anand Raj OK explores the amazing wonders of...
Anand Raj OK
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Saroo Brierley on his life journey that inspired Lion
Saroo Brierley, whose life changed after a train journey he took at age 5, tells Anand Raj OK what it means to be lost, his thoughts on...
Anand Raj OK
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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How Thumbay Moideen became a UAE healthcare giant
Thumbay Moideen, head of the Thumbay Group that boasts 20 verticals including the largest network of private academic hospitals in the...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
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How loose change is helping the world's poorest children
Dubai Municipality official Maryam Bin Fahd has collected more than eight tons of coins – part of which has gone to a foundation that...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
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