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Oct 5, 2011

Diwali - Festival of Lights

Diwali the Festival of Lights is fast approaching. Probably the most celebrated festival amongst Hindus and Sikhs the night of lights is given a whole new meaning in the holy town of Amritsar, India. During our upcoming "Gems in the Desert" spiritual adventure in northwestern India we will join tens of thousands of Sikhs and Hindus on October 26th in celebrating one of India's grandest festival...

Mar 27, 2011

A Spiritual Adventure in Northwestern India

Join one of our grandest spiritual adventures yet as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with thousands at the Golden Temple, ride camels into the Great Thar Desert, be enchanted at the famed Pushkar Camel Fair and immerse ourselves in the culturally rich and colorful land of nor
Jan 14, 2011
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Quote by Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Day 31)

Today is the last day in our series of entrepreneurial quotes that have spanned a month. We wrap up the series with a wise, simple and yet profound quote by my guru, reminding us that in our pursuit of entrepreneurship, to always hold in mind that ... "Life is meant to be lived
Jan 10, 2011

Quote by Jay Gallert (Day 27)

"The true leader is always listening, learning and being truly open to the world around him." - Jay M. Gallert, CEO, Health Net. Inc., Woodland Hills, CA Photo: The festival of lights, Diwali, lived true to its name at the Golden Temple as tens of thousands of Sikhs gathered i
Dec 6, 2010
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Border Ceremony or the Ministry of Silly Walks?

The closing of the gates and the lowering of the flags ceremony at the India Pakistan border is well worth seeing. Wagah, the town where the Atari border crossing is located, hosts a highly entertaining ceremony each evening. Border security forces from both nations, dressed in u
Nov 27, 2010
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Choreographed standoff at the India Pakistan border

Wagah, India-Pakistan border, November, 5th: It was midday in Amritsar as I was strolling along the streets weaving in an out of the maze of people and traffic when I was approached by a man who said to me "you want to see the border ceremony?” Sure I did but I wasn't entirely su
Nov 18, 2010
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Diwali Celebrations at the Golden Temple

There was no holding back with the celebrations of Diwali at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on November 4th night. The festival of lights lived true to its name at the Golden Temple as tens of thousands of Sikhs gathered in and around the temple complex for one of India's largest