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Dr. Ashok Malhotra was born in Pune, India in 1950. He holds a doctoral degree in engineering from the University of British Columbia in Canada, as well as other degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology at Delhi. Dr. Malhotra is the author of over fifty articles and ten books. He has been a Professor of engineering in three leading world universities and has been recognized as a leading world educator by the International ... [More]
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- Need For a Green Army to Revive the Economy
[News-and-Society:Economics] During the present economic downturn prevailing around much of the world governments have been seized with initiatives to revive economic activities and reduce unemployment. One of the proposals is large spending on new infrastructure projects. An infrastructure project worth considering appears to be the creation of a green army charged with creating new forest areas through new tree plantations as well as new water ways and lakes to support such forests.
- The Best Business Investment and Government Policy in This Recession
[News-and-Society:Economics] For those who have the money and aptitude for acquiring agricultural property and living on a farm this may be the right time to liquidate their urban assets and make the move. For governments seized with generating employment and shelter it can be a positive policy move if they assist such ventures through policy initiatives and even financial investments in the associated infrastructure.
- The Secret of Unlimited Joy
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] With your eyes closed add two simple numbers such as five plus four equals nine. Observe the process of addition. You will find that while the addition takes place your attention is drawn towards the part of the body known as the brain or mind. If you try similar exercises a few more times you will be able to distinguish the two components here as the mind that carries out the addition and your consciousness that observes the process.
- Water - The Drink of Life
[Food-and-Drink] If sometimes we focus more attention on food than water, it is because nature has been so enormously graceful in providing us with near unlimited supplies of this elixir of life. Yet, water is not abundant everywhere on earth. With an increasing population of humans, parts of the world are facing an increasing scarcity of this essential resource.
- Spiritual Empowerment in Seven Days
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] The different abilities of humans can be classified in three categories - Physical, Intellectual and Spiritual. The strength of these abilities varies from human to human. Just as the intellectual quotient increases with an increase of intellectual abilities the emotional quotient of a human increases as spiritual abilities increase. This article outlines seven steps to spiritual empowerment.
- Education That Increases Human Misery
[News-and-Society:Religion] Human religions were started by charismatic or saintly personalities. They are perpetuated by other humans who are usually not as saintly as the founders. Since humans propagate all religions, they must contain errors.
- Happiness is Like a Building
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] Happiness can be compared to a building that stands on four pillars. The first pillar is a belief and love of God. The second is work towards self-improvement. The third is work for a livelihood and the fourth is the work of service.
- The Forty Thousand Dollar Wall Street Commode
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] Recently I read in the newspaper, that a senior banking executive of a failing Wall Street financial institution purchased and installed a forty or so thousand dollar commode in his loo. This author was not surprised at the expense, since it seems to have become a habit of some modern corporate executives to dig freely into any accessible funds, even if it is public money gathered from struggling tax payers.
- Of Gods and Humans
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] Persons who say that they do not believe in God mean that they do not believe in their understanding or definition of God. If someone were to define God as a holy man that lives in his locality, then obviously for him, God does exist.
- Mathematics of Corruption
[News-and-Society] This article illustrates through simple arithmetic the influence corruption has on society. A mathematical relationship between the levels of corruption and poverty is developed.
- New Directions For the Developed Economies
[News-and-Society:Economics] As governments of major developed economies grapple with recession, some economists are beginning to feel that traditional methods of getting the economy back on track may not work. It appears that fresh thinking and new ideas will be required to regenerate the economy.
- An Economic Plan to Generate Employment
[News-and-Society:Economics] The rising rates of unemployment have become a major concern of the developed economies this year. Different economists and political leaders are proposing several plans ranging from tax cuts for small business to large infrastructure spending by governments. A new plan is suggested here.
- Lessons From a Dream
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] All of us dream every night while we sleep. As soon as we wake up these dreams are usually forgotten. Occasionally a dream is very pleasant or very fearful.
- Possible Future Directions of the World Economy
[News-and-Society:Economics] The economic downturn that began in 2008 has hit the developed world far more severely than the developing part of the world. This article discusses possible directions the economy may take in the future.
- The Violence in Ghaza is Deplorable
[News-and-Society] This article explains why the ongoing violence in Ghaza is deplorable. There is no excuse that can justify it.
- Lessons From the Economic Downturn
[News-and-Society:Economics] The world economy, particularly that of developed countries has faced a serious downturn during 2008. Many hope that it is a temporary situation that will go away soon. But what if it does not?
- Happiness Without Religion
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] My understanding about human religions as taught by humans is that none of them are complete or perfect. Each religion has many strong points as well as weak links. Following the weak links blindly is likely to retard one's spiritual progress.
- A Green Christmas
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The Christmas season is just around the corner. This article contains suggestions that can make this Christmas greener than others.
- Proof of God in Two Sentences
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] This brief and simple article will prove beyond doubt that God exists. Even if a person is an atheist he will believe without the slightest degree of doubt, that God exists after reading this article. In fact the proof is only two sentences long.
- Food Basics
[Food-and-Drink] It is essential for good health that the food we eat is balanced and contains all the ingredients necessary for growth and sustenance. This article suggests the thumb rule that goes into preparing a great meal.
- The Purpose of Life
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] In some eastern spiritual texts it is mentioned that life is inherently full of sorrow. To support this contention the texts mention that sickness, death and old are integral parts of human life. As an escape from this sorrow, texts suggests that humans should learn to banish their thoughts and desires through advanced yogic techniques. The author explains why this is unnecessary.
- Of Gods and Goddesses
[News-and-Society:Religion] In modern times most humans who believe in God believe that God is formless. He is the infinite power that has created the universe and supervises all processes that take place in it. Concepts like male and female are not applicable to the Infinite Almighty.
- Why Planting a Tree is a Religious Thing to Do
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Did you know that planting a tree is a religious thing to do? Find out why in this brief article.
- Seven Steps to Unhappiness
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] There are many articles on how to increase happiness therefore it might be worth writing one on how to become unhappy. Following is a list of seven convenient and frequently used methods of becoming unhappy on a sustainable basis:
- Victoria - Misjudged Queen
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Queen Victoria was the longest reigning British Monarch. Victoria was born in 1819 to the Duke of Kent and Victoria Maria Louisa of Germany. Victoria became Queen at the age of eighteen upon the death of her uncle, William IV.
- The Eleventh Commandment - Plant a Couple of Trees Every Year
[News-and-Society:Environmental] A careful evaluation of the present state of our planet may lead to the conclusion that planting trees is not just a good thing it is a moral obligation for any one capable of planting a tree. If ancient religions have not included it as one of the commandments for mankind it because they belong to an era when the earth was abundantly clothed with forests. It is not so any more. Planting a tree may even be regarded as the eleventh commandment for mankind.
- The Spiritual Retreat
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] The spiritual retreat is a quite place, usually in a scenic location where people go for a time for spiritual development or reflection. If it is the right one where people with similar beliefs congregate from time to time then it can be a fast track towards spiritual evolution and emotional strength.
- Green Solutions to Global Warming
[News-and-Society:Environmental] There is much concern at the present time about the increasing addition of green house gases to the earth's atmosphere. A prominent greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. This gas is produced when fossil fuels are burnt to produce energy for driving our automobiles or for producing electricity in power plants.
- Entropy Yoga - A Yoga for Engineers
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] Yoga is a term that most of us in the modern world are familiar with. It is a general term used for a variety of exercises and procedures used for self-development or spiritual development.
- Spiritual Values From an Engineer's Point of View
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] This article attempts to discuss some common spiritual beliefs in a manner that is understandable to engineers and scientifically minded persons. An explanation is provided as to how spiritual powers can be attained by anyone through simple scientifically valid practices.
- Don’t Forget Your Neighbors
[Relationships] There is an old saying to the effect that if an event is celebrated where no friends or relatives are invited then the gods may still bless it if they deem fit, but if an occasion is celebrated without inviting any neighbor the gods too shall withhold their blessing.
- Where Did Queen Nefertiti Come From?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Assembling diverse historical information from diverse sources helps to trace the origins of Queen Nefertiti
- Who Was the First Egyptian Pharaoh?
[News-and-Society] There is considerable confusion in published literature as to who the first Pharao of Egypt was. This article makes an attempt to resolve the confusion.
- In Search of Atlantis -- Getting Closer
[News-and-Society] New studies help to locate the lost ancient city of Atlantis.
- Tracing the Origin of Ancient Sumerians
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Recent studies are throwing new light on who the ancient sumerians were. It is of considerable interest to trace where the ancient Sumerians emerged from because of their primary contribution to the development of human civilization.
- Origin of Human Civilisation
[News-and-Society] Recent archeological discoveries are shedding new light on the beginnings of human civilisation.
- The University Cafeteria
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] An International Educator provides tips on creating a grand university cafetaria with great food.
- How to Succeed in Exams
[Reference-and-Education] A leading educator provides valuable tips to students on how to do well in various school or university level exams.
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