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JAMUNA RANGACHARI

Jamuna Rangachari is a writer based in Mumbai, India. Her main interests include positive values, spirituality and holistic living.
She has authored two books for children, One (Rupa & Co, 2005), a collection of short stories on all the world religions, and The Magic Liquid (Rupa & Co, 2005), an adventure tale with a sprinking of values and a compiled a book of Teaching Stories for Life Positive.

Life Positive, to her, is not just a magazine but also a vehicle of personal growth. Her articles have also been published in Daily News and Analysis, New woman and Times of India among others.

View her blog at www.jaijoy.blogspot.com

Articles by Jamuna Rangachari

When terror strikes
A Personal War – A series of monologues on the Mumbai terror attack; Organised At: NCPA Auditorium, Mumbai; Directed by: Divya Palat; Cast: Divya Palat, Aditya Hitkari, Vivan Bathena, Anu Menon, Khushboo Hitkari, Sanket Mhatre and Vatsala More....
A glimpse into another world
Another Way to Live; Author: R L Kapur; Published by: Penguin Books; Pages: 205; Rs. More....
A slice of Parsi Mumbai
Little Zizou, Written & Edited By: Sooni Taraporevala, Casted By: Boman Irani, Sohrab Ardeshir, Imaad Shah, Shernaz Patel, Zenobia Shroff, Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal, Kunal Vijaykar, Tknow Francorsi, Kurush Deboo, Kamal Sidhu, Dilshad Patel, Jahan More....
Transcend your stress
"Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.”-Thomas Jefferson More....
The spiritual response to terror, forgiveness
In the mire of violence we find in the world today, is any solution possible ? More....
Spirulina The Miracle Plant
A tiny plant holds a miraculous promise of transforming your More....
Global crisis and Obama : A reminder of interdependence
In our quest for greater independence and autonomy, have we forgotten the law of interdependence that is the driving force of the cosmos? More....
Indian Elections 2009 and Ethics
Elections are due in India now. Who and where are the leaders we look forward to? More....
The Ambience Of Nazakaat
Delhi-6, Casted By: Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, Om Puri, Pawan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak, Sheeba Chaddha, Vijay Raaz, Divya Dutta, Aditi Rao, Music By: A.R Rahman, Lyrics By: Prasoon Joshi, Directed By: Rakeysh More....
The Good Samaritan
In a new column on positive initiatives, we profile businessman Kiran Raval who combines altruism with the responsibilities of the householder More....
When Allopathy Meets Alternatives
The Institute of Applied Dermatology is integrating different systems of medicine to provide relief to victims of More....
Courage In The Bleakest Of Landscapes
Unnamed Heroes, Complied and Edited By: Peace Direct, Published By: JAICO publishing house, Price : 295 Rs, Pages : More....
The Stable Bow
I think one of the most difficult and thankless jobs today is parenting,” I heard a lady say at a social get- together while all the other parents in the group nodded their agreement More....
A Wholesome Way of Life
Don’t tell me you don’t eat this anymore. Amazing willpower,” exclaimed my friend, who had been struggling with a diet plan, when I declined a serving of fries and a spicy, oily curry. The surprise was More....
Village Governance : The Only Way Forward
Despite threats to his life and trumped up charges, Elango Ramaswamy is testimony to the change one man can bring in a corrupt system, by using Panchayat Raj as a tool to build strong local More....
The Age Of Gandhi
As the world stands on the threshold of a monumental change, leaving behind the debris of communism and capitalism, it is time to look for a new ideology. Could Mahatma Gandhi hold the answers? More....
The Art Of Parenting
Roots and Wings, Author: Raksha Bharadia, Published By: Rupa and Co, Pages: 396 pages, Rs More....
Namaste
An inspiring story of an uncommon man and his extraordinary adopted More....
The Era Of Aura
The significance of the aura is still largely unexplored. However, modern techniques are beginning to shed light on auras, taking a significant step in bringing science and spirituality a bit More....
Can we really heal ourselves completely
Everything – health and disease – begins in the consciousness, believes Martin Brofman, the architect of the ‘Body-Mirror’ system, who has healed and empowered many to have complete control over their More....
Where are you coming from
Though primarily used in the corporate world, MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) can be equally powerful in understanding oneself, self-improvement, nurturing self-esteem, and creating harmonious More....
Trauma to Transcendence
Mathew Sanford, paralysed at 13, discovered yoga at 25, and is now teaching an adaptive yoga class for people with a wide range of More....
The Last Legacy
How would you like your mortal remains disposed of, and how would you like to be remembered? Seekers discuss this through the concept of a ‘spiritual More....
The Spiritual Almanac
Here are the days in the year that throb with spiritual significance. connect to the deep essence of the day even as you celebrate and venerate, and you will turn them into significant milestones on your spiritual More....
Learning To Dream
Appreciative Inquiry looks at what works as a springboard for inspired action. Catch R Sankar and Wasundhara Joshi presenting this unique workshop at the LP Expo More....
Minding Our Business
Between indifference and equanimity, there lies a thin but crucial line, which we all need to cross to attain inner peace and tranquillity More....
A Life Divine
A prolific writer, orator, educationist, thinker, and above all, spiritual preceptor to millions, Dada Vaswani, the head of the Pune based Sadhu Vaswani mission, turns 90 this month. We pay tribute to a life lived in service to God, Guru and the More....
Presiding Over Indian Hearts
The word ‘ex-president’ will never be used for dr apjJabdul kalam. he has already made a place for himself in indian minds and souls. a reformist, a visionary, an educationist, dr kalam remains, first and foremost, an More....
Reach Out And Grow
Seva, an age-old tradition in india, has now emerged as organised volunteerism, a powerful catalyst for personal growth and self-fulfilment, and with the potential to transform More....
Get Grounded
Dealing with insecurity, the root cause of envy, depression and relationship problems, is essential for our well-being and More....
Know Thy Dosha
Ayurveda believes that when all our doshas are in a state of equilibrium, we arrive at a balanced state of the body, mind and spirit. read on to know more about doshas and to find out More....
Courage Unplugged
Like all essential virtues, courage is an intrinsic part of each of us. we only need to rediscover it to lead a complete and joyful More....
Holistic Healing
The Penguin Dictionary of Alternative Medicine, T.V. Sairam, Penguin India, Rs 395 More....
The Healing Touch
Meet Dr Pankaj Bhatnagar, a homoeopath who is restoring health and hope to cancer patients More....
Finding a Why
Disturbed by the poverty and deprivation around her, Anouradha Bakshi decided to reach out and help in the process, she discovered her true purpose in More....
Walk Towards Well Being
The simple act of walking can lead to tremendous benefits of the body, mind and spirit when practiced regularly and More....
To Catch a Rainbow
When you pursue happiness, it eludes you. however, when you recognise that happiness is the soul’s natural state, all you need to do is eliminate all that comes between your happiness and More....
Beat Diabetes
With millions joining its ranks by the day, diabetes is fast turning into a modern-day epidemic. a judicious use of alternative and conventional therapies can help one manage it well and lead a  perfectly normal, active More....
Nature Heals
Attune yourself to lessons from nature. that’s the key to health and well-being, says Dr Salila Tiwari, an ardent More....
We are the World
In our quest for greater independence and autonomy, have we forgotten the law of interdependence that is the driving force of the More....
Roots and Wings, a handbook for Parents
Roots and Wings, Publisher: Rupa and Co., Year of publication : 2008, Pages : 396, Price : Rs. 295, Author : Raksha Bharadia More....
Prerana : Inspiring hope in the children of prostituted women
Prerana works with prostituted women in the red light areas of Mumbai, empowering women to educate their children in the complete More....
Dear Popples - love letters from an unlikely mother
Love letters from an unlikely mother, Anouradha Bakshi, Undercover Utopia, Pages : 190: Price Rs More....
Enabling a life without any stops
NGO Highlight – Enable India - Enabling many lives to become More....
Conquering disability through yoga
To some, a trauma is not a setback but an impetus to growth. Matthew Sanford was involved in a devastating car crash at age thirteen, that took the lives of his father and sister, and left him paralyzed from the chest down. Though his doctors More....
Reach for the SKY
Vethathiri maharishi’s sky programme is a unique system of self-transformation, combining scientific principles and spiritual tenets More....
A Voice From The Void
When baby halder, a housekeeper with a retired delhi-based professor, published the story of her life, a life less ordinary, a new literary icon was born. Hhere’s a profile of this remarkable More....
The Spirituality of Business
Spirituality and business can mix, say Dr Peter Pruzan and Kirsten Pruzan Mikkelsen, a Danish couple who traveled the world over to interview business leaders who operate from a spiritual basis More....
Meditation saves a life
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Jodhaa Akbar - A symbolic romance
Direction : Ashutosh Gowarikar, Production : Ronnie Screwvala and Ashutosh Gowarikar Story : Haidar Ali Screenplay : Ashotosh Gowarikar and Haidar Ali Music : A R Rahman Lyrics : Javed Akhtar Cast : More....
Taare Zameen Par - A stellar show
Direction : Aamir Khan, Script: Amol Gupte, Cast: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan More....
Reflections in a Sacred Pond - The inspiration of the sages
Murad Ali Baig, Tara Press, New Delhi, 217 pages, Rs 295 More....
Alternative Schooling in India - New temples of hope
Sarojini Vittachi, Neeraja Raghavan, and Kiran Raj, Sage publications, 267 pages; Rs More....
The heartwarming tale of an extraordinary couple
Mahema and Manohar show us how the spirit of charity and service is an attitude that can transcend all barriers for, one of the best gifts of all is one where we give of ourselves. More....
Babies as teachers
In a truly civil society, every man, woman and child feels a sense of belonging, says Mary Gordon, Founder and President, of the Canadian non profit association, Roots of Empathy. More....
Nudging India to move ahead
“I in India stands for Innovation”, says Prof Anil K Gupta the founder of the Honey Bee Network, who seeks out innovators from remote villages across the country, to bring grassroots innovations to light More....
Baba Amte passes away
"When you give roses to others, the perfume is bound to linger on your hands!", said Baba Amte in 2004 to Neesha Mirchandani More....
Dancing for God
For Marie and Elangovan dance is a passage to divinity and a purpose for More....
Happy Feet Healthy Body
Based on the link of the body organs with the reflex areas, reflexology is a non-invasive, safe therapy for preventive health, healing and complete More....
Learning with the Dalai Lama
A four-day workshop with the dalai lama was an unparalleled opportunity to be with one of the most lovable and human spiritual teachers of our More....
Gandhigiri - Way to Go
Now that Gandhigiri has been proven to be a viable concept, here’s a deeper look at Gandhian principles and how we can apply them to our More....
An Instrument of the Divine
Fired with a love for the divine and with a focus on the larger whole, the hallmark of the Indian genius is simplicity, humility, selflessness and inspiration More....
Heal Thyself
We are born whole and complete, with an integrated body, mind and spirit. we can heal ourselves by restoring this balance and returning to our natural state of More....
The Thumb Rules
Ketan Shah, a practitioner of acupressure, is a compassionate and remarkable More....
A Clean Aura Indicates Good Health
Founder of the world pranic healing foundation, grand master Choa Kok Sui divulges the secrets of abundant More....
Meditate Sleep Well Handle Stress
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Living on the Sun and Fresh Air
In the depths of kaliyug, can mankind survive without food or water? a clutch of visionaries teaching the secrets of accessing energy through the sun and fresh airoffer the way More....
Enlightened Parenting
Wise parenting involves nurturing, providing loving support and also, the ability to let More....
Into the Light
Over the decade, systems have become more holistic and more positive. We look at changes in some major systems, beginning with the shift from religion to More....
The Corporate Guru
Kambiz Naficy left the exciting fields of international finance and information technology to become a well-known meditation teacher and corporate More....
Healing Harmonies
The power of sound has immense potential to heal and to transform us More....
Compete Within
Competition can often be an excessive drive to an illusionary goal. We need to compete, instead, with our own selves, challenging and realizing our innate and unique More....
Divining your Destiny
Rightly used, the predictive sciences can throw light on karmic patterns and give us the strength to take our destiny in our own More....
Islam Stands for Peace
Islamic scholar and enlightened thinker, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, sheds light on Islamic More....
Facing Death Finding Life
If disasters and deaths are on the rise in kaliyug, we need to learn to cope with and grow through the passage of loved ones by understanding the concept of More....
Serving God by Serving Man
Sandeep Pandey, founder of the Asha Ashram, Lucknow, does not believe in God, yet his selfless work of upliftment and empowerment of the downtrodden is the essence of More....
The Art of Giving
Instead of expensive geegaws, custom-make your presents with sensitivity and creativity for an unforgettable More....
Coming Together
As more and more vault from religion to spirituality, there is a growing recognition of the oneness of all faiths. Is this the beginning of an interfaith society that will spell peace for the More....
Inner Communion
Solitude, with its potent ability to heal and hone creativity, can reconnect us to our inner selves and awaken the rich treasures More....
Bend in the River
Turning points are nature's way of giving us an opportunity to grow and enhance our potential. Some encounter them in adversity, some through a teacher, a book, a thought, or the inspiring lives of More....
Call of the Valley
From the Kashmir valley comes a potent theology to understand the mystery of creation. Kashmir Shaivism believes that all matter is the play of Parama Shiva or universal More....
The Courageous Follower
Being a follower is as important as being a leader. The courageous follower is not afraid of challenging leadership to stand up for what he thinks is More....
Theory of Everything
For long, science and spirituality have remained divorced. A movement is now underway that integrates the two to understand levels of existence, their interconnectivity and their More....
Spirit of Enquiry
Both science and spirituality rely on, and benefit from, the mental attitude that is widely known as 'scientific More....
Anchored in God
Former CBI Director and President of Life Positive, D R Kaarthikeyan looks back upon his lifelong tryst with spirituality and pursuit of More....
Discover Your Why
The secret behind the world's high achievers is that they are aligned to their why - to the purpose of their life. Here's how you can increase your motivation by looking for your More....
A Time for Renewal
Menopause is a natural stage in the life of a woman. With the right care and attitude it could be a deeply fulfilling period of More....
Experimenter of Truth
Mahatma Gandhi is widely recognized as the creator and practitioner of an ideology that honed ahimsa and a staunch commitment to truth into tools of political resistance and More....
Yoga for the Young
With yoga now being a part of the ICSE curriculum, it is helping students to keep fit and improve upon their concentration. Hopefully more schools will follow More....
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