This video looks at Shiva, the first yogi, and his contribution to raising human consciousness, an effort that is still alive and thriving across the world today.
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February 16, 2014
February 9, 2014
A rickshaw named desire - Kali and Brenda’s love story
Illustration: Jayachandran/Mint
“What does Valentine’s Day mean to you?”
A blank look for a fleeting moment precedes the answer. “Every day is Valentine’s Day. But on Valentine’s Day, I would go out of my way to do something special. Like, probably plan a surprise or something,” says Kali*.
“Really, you’d do that?” asks Brenda, slightly bemused. Her hair is short,...
An Illegal Mountain Constructed Atop a 26-Story Residential Building in Beijing
While most property and homeowners might be lucky to erect a small fence, add a new wall, or plant a few trees without applying for a permit or checking local zoning laws, things in Bejing are apparently quite different. For the last six years an eccentric doctor built a sprawling mountain villa on the roof above his top-floor flat in this 26-story residential building,...
February 8, 2014
King Abdullah petroleum studies & research center by Zaha Hadid
the modular structure is a living, organic scheme where
expansions grow and multiply like cells
Construction is well underway at the ‘king abdullah petroleum studies and research center’ (KAPSARC) in the saudi arabian capital of riyadh. the complex forms the headquarters of KAPSARC, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to researching economics and...
Real Madrid set to redevelop Santiago Bernabeu stadium
Real Madrid football club has unveiled plans which would transform their existing santiago bernabéu home, reestablishing the arena as a worldwide sporting landmark. the proposed scheme will be jointly developed by german practice GMP architekten, and spanish firms L35 and ribas & ribas arquitectes. requesting a new identifiable and energetic appearance, the brief...
Famous Portraits and Paintings Recreated with Found Objects - Jena Perkins
UK-based artist Jane Perkins produces incredible pieces that recreate classic works of art and portraits of iconic figures using thousands of multicolored found objects. Each of the artist’s creations is a compilation of numerous objects that range in color, size, and texture. She works with anything from buttons and beads to LEGO pieces, shells, plastic spoons, and clothespins.
The...
February 3, 2014
19 Life Lessons From The Dalai Lama
Here are 19 Life Lessons from the Dalai Lama that he wishes to share with you.
The Dalai Lama is regarded as the spiritual leader of Tibet and has spent his life helping people around the world reach happiness and enlightenment. Here are a few life lessons he has to share with all of us.
1. Take into account that great LOVE and great ACHIEVEMENTS involve great risk
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February 2, 2014
Jarawa tribe now face sexual abuse by outsiders on Andaman Islands
India's threatened Jarawa tribe is facing a new danger from intruders in its jungle home. International attention has previously focused on the danger to the tribe from the daily human safaris that take tourists through the Jarawa's reserve on India's remote Andaman Islands, a phenomenon exposed by the Observer two years ago. But now a rare interview with a member of the...
February 1, 2014
Vienna Airport Control Tower, Schwechat, Lower Austria, Austria
The construction of the new air traffic control tower was necessary to see the overview of the happenings of the extended apron - to ensure - due to the terminal development "Skylink". The optimal position of a piece of land was fixed in direct access to the airport area. This prominent location of the new tower offered the opportunity to create an urban character with...
