About Humming Birds
The Humming Birds is an endeavor to bring you inspiring stories about people, culture, nature, spirituality, and more.
In the midst of all the chaos and noise that surrounds us today, there are so many wonderful, heart-warming stories that often go unnoticed.
Motivational Quotes
Videos and Podcasts
Salutation to the Dawn
The poem, originally written in Sanskrit by dramatist and poet Kalidasa during the 5th century, inspires us to view each day as a new beginning, with new hope and opportunities.
Without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, we must try to live each day well, says the poet. Kalidasa’s writings have been based on sacred Hindu texts: the Vedas, Ramayan, Mahabharata, and the Puranas.
Culture
Mother tongue vs Other tongue
With inter-cultural marriages creating a potpourri of population, defining a mother tongue has become quite challenging In the Hindi heartland, mother tongue is
Inspiration
How Gandhism inspires the world?
Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of Non-violence, Truth, Equality, Freedom and Self Reliance will always remain relevant Mahatma Gandhi is among the most revered world
Nature
Demystifying the fragrance of life
How a flower of Latin American origin acquired an Indian name and identity like ‘Rajanigandha’ Rajanigandha—the name says it all, i.e., a flower
People
How Gandhism inspires the world?
Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of Non-violence, Truth, Equality, Freedom and Self Reliance will always remain relevant Mahatma Gandhi is among the most revered world
Spirituality
East & West: A Cultural Potpourri
Can we embrace the modern, progressive ideas of the West, while preserving the core Indian values of spiritualism and inner contentment? Amidst all
Wellness
Mother tongue vs Other tongue
With inter-cultural marriages creating a potpourri of population, defining a mother tongue has become quite challenging In the Hindi heartland, mother tongue is