Siddharth Negi

Grace in Motion: The Power and Heritage of Kalaripayattu The rapid pace of technological society often damages ancient traditions yet a single image can instantly lead us to visit the origins of physical training and spiritual practices based on self-control and robustness. An image reveals a young woman in proper stance inside the holy grounds of traditional Kalari that serve as the training base for Kalaripayattu—the world's most ancient martial art. She maintains complete focus as she stands in a strong stance wearing traditional red clothing complete with a black pants ensemble and waist-wrapped red sash. The woman stands powerfully in a deep lunge with one foot while she holds onto her spear known as kuntham with control and elegance. The climate feels earthy due to orange-toned walls and a tiled floor which shows subtle lighting through its reflective surface. The session surpasses simple drills because it becomes an opportunity to connect spiritually while inheriting cul...

  H-1B Visa Crackdown of Trump: What It Means for Indian Professionals? Since its inception, the H-1B visa program has been a crucial first step for skilled professionals from India who want to work in the U.S., particularly in technology. However, as per the Trump Administration, this was made a lot tougher with a slew of stringent regulations that severely affected Indian workers, students pursuing various degrees, and IT businesses because of making the application processes difficult and raising job security concerns. One of the significant changes included an increase in the minimum wage requirements for H-1B visa holders. The aim of the policy was to add to the costs of hiring foreign experts with a view to protecting American workers. Thus, many associated with the entry- and middle-level of IT jobs in India found it somewhat difficult subsequently to secure job offers satisfying the new wage requirements. Along with the already crippling policy, this saw IT workers from...

THE BACKLASH OF RANVEER ALLAHBADIA's JOKE The current India's Got Latent (IGT) has always been a show for bringing forth amazing latent, inspiring stories, and remarkable performances. But the current season has been surrounded by controversy, with popular YouTuber and motivational speaker Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, in the middle of it. The incident has sparked intense debates on the internet, with people divided on whether the criticism against him was warranted or exaggerated. To better understand what happened and what the implications are, let's dissect what happened and examine the larger picture of this controversy. What Happened on India's Got Latent? In a recent episode of India's Got Talent, a judge on the show, Ranveer Allahbadia, made a comment while offering feedback to a contestant who had presented a poignant story of personal struggle. Though the exact words of the comment are in question, some claimed that it was flippant or insensitive and ...

Mahakumbh: The Great Confluence of Faith, Commerce, and Politics The Mahakumbh Mela, celebrated every 12 years at Prayagraj, is one of the largest religious festivals in the world. Dating back to Hindu mythology, it is a propitious moment when divine forces shower blessings on the pious in the form of spiritual purification. But behind the pomp of saffron-clad sadhus, ritualistic bath, and collective worship, Mahakumbh is a refined dance of faith, commerce, and politics. The Spiritual Spectacle Mahakumbh is, in fact, a religious spectacle, with millions of devotees descending to take the plunge in the waters at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythological Saraswati rivers. The belief that the waters wash away sin and facilitate moksha is an essential part of Hindu consciousness. The spectacle also takes the form of a major meeting point for sadhus, saints, and ascetics of various orders, with an atmosphere of spiritual debate and illumination. But in recent times, the richer p...