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Honouring a legacy that flows through centuries, coastlines, and consciousness. There are moments when a place stirs something wordless in you — not memory, but an undercurrent carried through generations. The Konkan has always done that for me. Its shores, especially Murdeshwar, were the landscape my father spoke of...

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When you marry, when you bring a child into the world, when you wear yourself down in the small unseen labors of a home, you are not stepping outside that divine life. You are stepping into a small image of it. Your family is a created echo of an uncreated one. The love you give your child rhymes with the love the Father has for the Son. The exhaustion, the tenderness, the way a parent would tear the sky open to protect a sleeping infant, all of it is the heavens pressed faintly into flesh, the eternal household leaving its fingerprint on yours. That is why the joy is not merely added to family but completed in it. We were made in the image of a God who is, at his very root, relation and gift and generation. To found a family is to do the most Godlike thing a creature can do, to participate from below in the begetting that God does from all eternity. Your home becomes a window. Through it, dimly and imperfectly, you glimpse the country you came from and are going to. And now a word for the young people reading this, the ones who do not yet have children. I want to tell you what it is like from where I stand. When I am out somewhere, a restaurant, anywhere, and a large family comes through the door, the noise and the chaos and the small bodies of them, something happens in me on two levels at once. The first is joy. A pure gladness at the sight, the way you feel watching something good and alive. But underneath it, almost in the same instant, a sadness reaches up and takes hold of my heart. Because I know now, at my age, after my own years of waiting, that I will never have that. I will never know the particular fruit of a family that large, the fullness of that table, the weight of all those lives gathered under one roof. The door to it has quietly closed, and I felt it close. And I am telling you plainly, because I love you and have no reason to lie to you: you will feel this too. You will. The day will come when you see what you passed up, and you will recognize the ache for what it is, and it will be too late to answer it. So please, learn from a man who got it wrong. Let my regret be worth something by becoming your wisdom. Do not wait yourself into a grief you cannot undo. Choose now, while the door is open, so that you may step into a joy that does not end.

Kirk Rollins

77,958 views • 2 months ago

The tallest man made structure in the world, in 1931. 95 years ago to the day in 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened its doors, rising 1,250 feet above Manhattan after an incredible 410 days of construction—a remarkable feat powered by thousands of workers during the depths of the Great Depression. Developed by John J. Raskob and built by Starrett Bros. & Eken, it claimed the title of the world's tallest building and symbolized resilience and forward momentum at a time when the country needed it most. In the decades that followed, the building quickly became more than an architectural achievement—it turned into a cultural touchstone recognized across the globe. Its silhouette defined the New York City skyline, while its observatories welcomed millions of visitors seeking that unforgettable view from the heart of Manhattan. From its starring role in King Kong to appearances in countless films, television shows, and defining New York moments, the Empire State Building has cemented itself as a pop culture legend. For 95 years, it has stood as a beacon of ambition, romance, and possibility-an icon that continues to inspire dreamers reaching for something higher.
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The tallest man made structure in the world, in 1931. 95 years ago to the day in 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened its doors, rising 1,250 feet above Manhattan after an incredible 410 days of construction—a remarkable feat powered by thousands of workers during the depths of the Great Depression. Developed by John J. Raskob and built by Starrett Bros. & Eken, it claimed the title of the world's tallest building and symbolized resilience and forward momentum at a time when the country needed it most. In the decades that followed, the building quickly became more than an architectural achievement—it turned into a cultural touchstone recognized across the globe. Its silhouette defined the New York City skyline, while its observatories welcomed millions of visitors seeking that unforgettable view from the heart of Manhattan. From its starring role in King Kong to appearances in countless films, television shows, and defining New York moments, the Empire State Building has cemented itself as a pop culture legend. For 95 years, it has stood as a beacon of ambition, romance, and possibility-an icon that continues to inspire dreamers reaching for something higher.

Brian Roemmele

62,027 views • 3 months ago

True leadership is seen not only in moments of victory but in the strength shown during defeat, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always stood as a source of strength for India’s sportspersons. After the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, when the Indian team returned home heartbroken after a narrow defeat, Prime Minister Modi invited the players to his residence. What awaited them was not sympathy, but encouragement, words that lifted their spirits and reminded them that their journey was far greater than a single result. Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, recalls, “We had lost the World Cup and were all very low, but he spoke to each one of us with such warmth and motivation. It meant a lot that even in defeat, our Prime Minister stood by us.” During that meeting, PM Modi appreciated each player’s contribution and even remembered key moments from the tournament. He praised Harmanpreet Kaur for her remarkable 171 run innings and when the team presented him with a signed bat, he specifically requested to receive it from her, a gesture that showed his genuine admiration and emotional connection with the athletes. What touched the team most was the Prime Minister’s familiarity with their performances. “He knew how each of us played. It was amazing to see how closely he followed our journey,” recalls Harmanpreet. For the team, that meeting was not just an interaction with the country’s leader; it was a moment that reignited belief and pride in their own abilities. Years later, as India’s women cricketers bring home another glorious victory, that meeting in 2017 stands as a defining moment of support and faith. The same spirit that consoled them in defeat has now turned into celebration in triumph. Prime Minister Modi’s consistent encouragement through every win and loss has built a bond of trust and inspiration among India’s athletes, a reminder that true champions are shaped not only by success but by those who stand beside them. #CWC25
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True leadership is seen not only in moments of victory but in the strength shown during defeat, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always stood as a source of strength for India’s sportspersons. After the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, when the Indian team returned home heartbroken after a narrow defeat, Prime Minister Modi invited the players to his residence. What awaited them was not sympathy, but encouragement, words that lifted their spirits and reminded them that their journey was far greater than a single result. Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, recalls, “We had lost the World Cup and were all very low, but he spoke to each one of us with such warmth and motivation. It meant a lot that even in defeat, our Prime Minister stood by us.” During that meeting, PM Modi appreciated each player’s contribution and even remembered key moments from the tournament. He praised Harmanpreet Kaur for her remarkable 171 run innings and when the team presented him with a signed bat, he specifically requested to receive it from her, a gesture that showed his genuine admiration and emotional connection with the athletes. What touched the team most was the Prime Minister’s familiarity with their performances. “He knew how each of us played. It was amazing to see how closely he followed our journey,” recalls Harmanpreet. For the team, that meeting was not just an interaction with the country’s leader; it was a moment that reignited belief and pride in their own abilities. Years later, as India’s women cricketers bring home another glorious victory, that meeting in 2017 stands as a defining moment of support and faith. The same spirit that consoled them in defeat has now turned into celebration in triumph. Prime Minister Modi’s consistent encouragement through every win and loss has built a bond of trust and inspiration among India’s athletes, a reminder that true champions are shaped not only by success but by those who stand beside them. #CWC25

Modi Story

58,340 views • 9 months ago

When Gurgaon Draped Itself in the Sari. In the Millennium City of India—where ambition shapes every skyline—it was refreshing to see Gurgaon come together for something far more timeless. In conversation with Shibani Sethi —an inspiring, multi-faceted professional who seamlessly bridges corporate life with literature, theatre, and media, and the founder of #ChaptersByShibani—the dialogue moved through the many layers of The Sari Eternal: from a personal love affair with the sari, to its deeper life as a civilisational gesture, rich with memory, symbolism, and the sensual play of the five senses. With JJ Valaya as Guest of Honour—one of India’s most celebrated and internationally acclaimed couturiers, whose work has carried Indian textiles and heritage onto the global stage—the evening found its perfect creative resonance, mirroring the sari’s own journey of timeless reinvention. But what truly defined the evening was the audience. Women—and men—from the worlds of tech and finance, stepping out of their everyday roles into a shared cultural moment; the women in saris, each drape a confident statement of identity, continuity, and style, and the men, equally present in that celebration of elegance and tradition. For a moment, Gurgaon didn’t just host a book launch—it became one.
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When Gurgaon Draped Itself in the Sari. In the Millennium City of India—where ambition shapes every skyline—it was refreshing to see Gurgaon come together for something far more timeless. In conversation with Shibani Sethi —an inspiring, multi-faceted professional who seamlessly bridges corporate life with literature, theatre, and media, and the founder of #ChaptersByShibani—the dialogue moved through the many layers of The Sari Eternal: from a personal love affair with the sari, to its deeper life as a civilisational gesture, rich with memory, symbolism, and the sensual play of the five senses. With JJ Valaya as Guest of Honour—one of India’s most celebrated and internationally acclaimed couturiers, whose work has carried Indian textiles and heritage onto the global stage—the evening found its perfect creative resonance, mirroring the sari’s own journey of timeless reinvention. But what truly defined the evening was the audience. Women—and men—from the worlds of tech and finance, stepping out of their everyday roles into a shared cultural moment; the women in saris, each drape a confident statement of identity, continuity, and style, and the men, equally present in that celebration of elegance and tradition. For a moment, Gurgaon didn’t just host a book launch—it became one.

Lakshmi M Puri

10,975 views • 3 months ago