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A Not So Quixotic Aspiration: What we can learn from Don Quixote
In the tale of Don Quixote de la Mancha, sixteenth century Spanish writer Don Miguel de Cervantes challenges us to see that our most difficult and scary battle is within. That is the conclusion of S…
A Prayer for Leadership
Great God, on November 8, 2016, the people of the United States will elect a new president. We know that guidance is needed for voters and candidates alike.
News: The Republican Party is holding …
Welcome to the Practicing Democracy Blog
Democracy is more than a system of government; it is a way of life. We can assess the vitality of a democracy by how well it is serving the people's needs and hopes. But a democracy's health is best…
Eat Your Food — Or Else the Witch Eats You!
By Onkar Borde
I still remember the way my grandma narrated the stories of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, some of the most popular mythological legends, when we used to sleep on the roof on hot s…
Leap of Faith
Artwork by: Aditya Rao, Age 16
Written by: Pragya Natarajan
For many years, I collected Amar Chitra Kathas.
The Politics of Reverence
"Humiliation is the most underestimated force in politics and international relations. The poverty of dignity explains so much more behavior than the poverty of money.
"People will absorb hardshi…
How a Prince, Snake Gods, and a Demon Changed My Life
By Kushan V. Mehta
As a child, every night before going to bed I would recite a few lines of prayer as my mother told me it would ensure good sleep.