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*By Dr. Devan When one looks back on life — truly looks back with awareness, detachment, and honesty — an astonishing realization dawns: every hardship, every heartbreak, every failure, and every disappointment was not random misfortune, but rather an intelligently designed mechanism guiding you toward who you were meant to become. It is easy to think life happens to us. It is far harder — and far wiser — to realize that life happens through us and for us. The circumstances you faced were not cosmic accidents; they were mirrors reflecting your inner evolution, challenges you unconsciously chose to sculpt your destiny. In hindsight, the very experiences that once seemed cruel and unjust reveal themselves as silent teachers, patiently redirecting your path toward a predetermined destination — a higher version of yourself. 1. The Architecture of Destiny: You Are Both the Designer and the Subject Every individual carries within themselves a blueprint — a sort of divine software — that gove...

*By Dr Devan Nature often hides its most potent miracles in plain sight. Among the many nutrients that silently sustain human life, one stands out for its remarkable yet underappreciated power — the tocotrienols. For decades, vitamin E was seen as a single nutrient, symbolized by α-tocopherol, the form most often found in supplements. But in truth, vitamin E is a family of eight compounds — four tocopherols and four tocotrienols — each with unique molecular properties and profound physiological significance. While tocopherols gained the spotlight early in nutritional research, tocotrienols have now emerged as the true powerhouse — offering benefits that extend far beyond conventional antioxidant activity. Their ability to protect, heal, and even rejuvenate the body at the cellular level makes them one of the most exciting nutrients discovered in modern nutritional science. The Forgotten Siblings of Vitamin E To understand tocotrienols, one must first appreciate their relationship with ...

'My Journey On A Thorny Way-The Lord Upholding' is an autobiography by Reverend Godwin Shiri, an octogenarian widely respected within his community, in particular and society in general. These days, there is no scarcity of autobiographies in all possible fields, but most of them end up in self-glorification with an endless list of Herculean feats to boast of. Thanks to ghostwriters who have replaced machines in churning out stories to meet customer requirements, there is no dearth of them making their way into publications. A testament to life: Perhaps 'My Journey On A Thorny Way-The Lord Upholding' proves quite different from the run-of-the-mill type due to the honest depiction and sincere introspection of the pastor-turned-author. The language is just simple, straight and to the point. Despite the uphill task of working in an unfriendly atmosphere and challenging conditions, the writer remains patient, cool and unperturbed, forget naming the villains in his life journ...

*By Dr. Devan The Invisible Thread of Humanity Every human being, no matter how powerful, cynical, or seemingly unapproachable, carries within them a tender, unguarded side — a human side that longs to be acknowledged, appreciated, and loved. It is this part of us that responds to kindness, that softens at a smile, and that feels warmth at even the smallest gesture of goodwill. A gift — not in its material value, but in its intent — has the miraculous ability to touch that hidden core. It crosses the barriers of class, ego, and status. It transcends language, culture, and time. To give is to awaken the deepest human connection that exists between two souls. The Psychology of Giving Modern psychology has shown that the act of giving releases a cascade of positive emotions — dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin — the very chemicals that produce feelings of joy, trust, and bonding. But the real miracle happens in the receiver. A gift, however small, sends a message that says, “I thought of y...

By Dr Devan Introduction In the grand symphony of life, there exist molecules so subtle, so silent, yet so powerful that they dictate the tempo of aging, disease, and vitality. Among these are the sirtuins — a family of proteins often referred to as the guardians of longevity. They are nature’s inbuilt repairmen, quietly orchestrating the repair, rejuvenation, and resilience of our cells. The discovery of sirtuins has revolutionized our understanding of why we age, how we fall ill, and more importantly, how we can extend healthspan — the duration of life lived in vigor, not just longevity. This is the miracle of sirtuins — not merely to prolong life, but to prolong youthfulness. The Discovery: A Serendipitous Revelation The story of sirtuins began in the humble yeast cell. Scientists observed that a certain gene, SIR2 (Silent Information Regulator 2), seemed to control the cell’s lifespan. When SIR2 was activated, yeast cells lived longer. When it was silenced, they aged rapidly. Furth...

*By Dr Devan The law of reciprocity is the hidden rhythm of the universe. Every thought, word, and act reverberates back to its source. When you take, you create an emptiness that life rushes to balance — often by taking back from you. When you give, you generate energy, goodwill, and movement — and the universe responds with abundance. This principle is not religious dogma or poetic sentiment; it is a law of equilibrium, operating silently in every sphere of human existence — personal, professional, and cosmic. The Principle of Taking: The Path to Loss “Take and it will be taken from you” is a warning against greed, manipulation, and exploitation. It is not about healthy receiving, but about selfish accumulation at the expense of others. 1. The Businessman Who Took Too Much There once was a powerful industrialist who built his empire by underpaying workers and evading taxes. For a while, he seemed invincible — wealthy, influential, admired. But slowly, his empire began to rot from wit...

*By Dr Devan  The Durand Line (often spelled Duran Line) is a 2,670 km (1,660 mile) international border that separates Afghanistan and Pakistan. It was drawn in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat, and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan, the ruler of Afghanistan at the time. Historical Background In the late 19th century, British India sought to define its northwestern frontier to create a buffer zone against Russian expansion during the “Great Game” — the geopolitical rivalry between the British and Russian Empires. The Durand Agreement (1893) established the boundary line to demarcate British India’s sphere of influence from that of Afghanistan. Geographical Overview It stretches from the Wakhan Corridor in the north to Balochistan in the south. The line cuts through Pashtun tribal areas, dividing ethnic Pashtuns and Baloch people between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Political and Legal Status Pakistan recognizes the Durand Line as the official international border. Afghanistan, ho...

Bengaluru:  Rajasekhar Angadi of Mudhol town in Bagalkote district is an amazingly inspiring and unassuming, humble personality. His endeavours as a simple, ordinary peasant with a meagre land holding of two acres, increasing in leaps and bounds over a period of time to 300 acres, are a strange, unimaginable and astoundingly difficult to think of, but a true story to imbibe for all farm enthusiasts.  Maharashtra farmers become a role model:  Rajasekhar Angadi was studying Engineering when his elder brother, Mallikarjun Angadi, was farming after completing an Agriculture degree. At that time, grape cultivation was in huge demand as farmers in the North Karnataka region were just picking up the practice in the footsteps of their neighbouring Maharashtra. Interestingly, the growers of the Southern Maharashtra region are a role model to the adjoining Bagalkote and Vijayapura district farmers when it comes to progressive farming.             ...