World-renowned yoga instructor BKS Iyengar breathe his last at the age of 96. He was the founder of the yoga form “Iyengar Yoga” and was practising and teaching for over sixty years. He has been credited with popularizing yoga around the world. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
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Narayanan Krishnan – Chef Turned Social Worker Helping the Helpless
Narayanan Krishnan, an Indian chef turned social worker. He quit his career as a leading chef to feed the homeless and mentally-disabled in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He founded a non-profit organization, the Akshaya Trust which aims to “helping the helpless”. To know what made Narayanan Krishnan take this step, read the article.
Best Way to Teach English to Toddlers – Let Them Watch Cartoons
Toddlers (kids between the ages of one and three) are very receptive. They are new in this world and will show eagerness to learn new things and they learn things very quickly at this stage (this is a crucial stage).…
Palam Kalyanasundaram’s Outstanding Service to Humanity
P. Kalyanasundaram, an epitome of charity, hails from a small town in Chennai. He is a gold medallist in library science and chose the career of a librarian. During his 35 years of career, he donated his entire salary and…
Reny George: Former Convict Turned Social Activist
A criminal loses hope and goes deep into crime. But, this was not the case with Reny George, who was once a criminal. In this article, we introduce you Reny George, a social activist who is transforming lives of many criminals into good human beings and taking care of convict’s children.
Necessity of Practical English Skills in the Job – Effective Preparation of students for the World of Work
Acquiring English practical skills forms a part of effective preparation of students for the world of work. Right from finding a job to getting a job, performing in a job and growing in a job, one needs to possess good…
India Losing Its Competitiveness Due to Lack of Focus on Vocational Training
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Super 30 – Example of an Excellent NGO
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ఇంగ్లీష్ ప్రపంచ నలుమూలల నుండి జ్ఞానాన్ని పెంచుకునే అవకాశం ఇస్తుంది
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