Author name: Akhil Gupta

UEF’s key insight is “To flourish is to Love, Learn, and Play”.  When it comes to understanding love, not just in the romantic sense, but in its deepest, most transformative form, no one has expressed it more beautifully than Rumi. His words move beyond poetry; they’re a map to the soul’s longing for connection, meaning, […]

Many people might wonder – Why am I suggesting books on religion? As someone deeply curious about the world and our place in it, I find myself drawn to some great books on religion. I read good books on religion, not just to understand different belief systems, but to explore the human longing for meaning,

Note: If you accidentally landed up here, I suggest you start by reading part 1 of the series. When Dionysius, the Greek God of wine and merriment, granted King Midas[1] one wish, the King asked that everything he touched be turned to gold. Dionysius warned him of the danger of such a wish, but the King insisted,

I have always been mesmerised by watching small children at play. They are completely engaged in the moment without any care as to who might be watching. They never hesitate to show their emotion or their affection, letting it flow unhindered, whether it is a loud belly laugh or a joyful hug. These bundles of