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“Food Is Not Just Nutrition, It Is Medicine”: Divya Alter on Ayurveda, Faith, and Building Divya’s Kitchen in New York

By TNI Team December 23, 2025 50 allergies ancient Indian philosophy astringent atheist upbringing autoimmune disease ayurveda Ayurveda teacher Ayurvedic ecosystem Ayurvedic Gatorade Ayurvedic restaurant Balance bhagavad gita bhakti yoga bitter business operations chef training chopping vegetables communist Bulgaria compassion conflict resolution conscious living Covid Pandemic creative leadership culinary training cultural integration cumin customer feedback dal mixes digestion issues digestion support digestive health Divya Alter Divya's Kitchen dosha-based nutrition doshas Dr. Marian Taitobam educational spaces entrepreneurship faith feeding a billion people five years in India food as medicine food therapy food waste reduction healing Hermann Hesse husband partnership hydration incense india Indian customers international distribution joy Kapha khichdi lifestyle healing lime menu philosophy mindful business growth mindful eating Mint mishri nature-aligned food new york city nourishment nutritious food access packaged foods past-life memory Pitta pungent recipe development restaurant operations rohan dua salty Sanskrit language Sanskrit shloka seasonal eating seed to table service service mindset Siddhartha six tastes Social Impact soul consciousness sour Spirituality suji halva surrender philosophy sweet the new indian tri-state area underground yoga ashram universal Ayurveda Vaidya Ramakant Mishra Vata vrindavan Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education washing pots West Coast expansion Whole Foods

From communist Bulgaria to Vrindavan, and finally to New York City, Divya Alter’s life is a rare confluence of spirituality, healing, and entrepreneurship. Founder of…

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From Atheist Bulgaria to Ancient Indian Philosophy: Divya Alter Opens Up on The New Indian Podcast

By TNI Team November 22, 2025 Atheism ayurveda Ayurvedic chef Bulgarian history communist Bulgaria Divya Alter Divya's Kitchen Eastern philosophy Indian philosophy Personal Transformation rohan dua Siddhartha Hermann Hesse spiritual journey Spirituality The New Indian Podcast vrindavan yoga

Divya Alter told The New Indian Podcast how growing up as an atheist in communist Bulgaria sparked a deep spiritual search that led her to Indian philosophy, yoga, and eventually Ayurveda—shaping her journey from a restricted childhood to becoming a global voice in Ayurvedic cooking.

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Punjab government will connect youth to their roots; young generation will take inspiration from Guru Sahib’s sacrifice

By TNI Team October 23, 2025 350th anniversary academic experts BHAGWANT MANN character building cultural connection cultural pride Education Department Education Minister education reform educational programs equality fearlessness Guru Sahib’s sacrifice Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Harjot Singh Bains heritage Higher Education Hind Di Chadar historical awareness humanity inspiration martyrdom day modern era moral education moral upliftment moral values official guidelines peace Punjab colleges Punjab education policy Punjab government Punjab Government initiative Punjab youth religion religious dignity roots sacrifice scholars seminars service Sikh heritage Sikh history Spirituality students teachings Truth universities Youth youth development

Chandigarh: Punjab’s Mann government has taken an important and visionary step, whose aim is to deeply connect the state’s youth with their glorious heritage and…

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Spiritual Strength Key to Soldier Preparedness in Modern Warfare: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

By Khushboo Kumari April 21, 2025 anxiety Brahma Kumaris combat skills cyber warfare Defence Minister defence officials ECHS emotional balance emotional turmoil enlightened consciousness Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme former servicemen global uncertainty holistic wellness hybrid warfare indian soldiers Information warfare informational warfare inner awakening inner dialogue inner strength inner-self medication dependency meditation mental resilience mental stability mental toughness mental well-being mental wellness campaigns Ministry of Defence modern warfare MoU Mount Abu national borders national defence national defence strategies national transformation physical combat physical strength positive thinking psychological manipulation Psychological warfare RAJASTHAN Rajnath Singh Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation security personnel Security Services Wing self-empowerment self-reflection soldier preparedness space warfare spiritual counselling spiritual empowerment spiritual leaders Spiritual strength Spirituality spiritually awakened personnel stress stress management therapeutic practices uncertainty workshops yoga

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underlined the growing need for mental resilience and spiritual strength among Indian soldiers to meet the complexities…

Lakshmi goes to those who dont become her slave; Not bad thing to make wealth: Aavdh Ojha to Rohan Dua.

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Lakshmi goes to those who dont become her slave; Not bad thing to make wealth: Avadh Ojha to Rohan Dua

By Swastik Sharma January 27, 2025 AAP leader Avadh Ojha Brahma economic success financial success Hindu mythology Lakshmi Lakshmi goes to those who dont become her slave; Not bad thing to make wealth: Aavdh Ojha to Rohan Dua Maaya material desires mindset mythology personal growth power prosperity pursuit of wealth RATAN TATA responsible wealth Samudra Manthan Social Impact Spirituality success wealth wealth and welfare

NEW DELHI: In an exclusive interview with The New Indian’s Executive Editor, Rohan Dua, AAP leader Avadh Ojha shared his unique perspective on wealth, success,…

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MahaKumbh Mela 2025 is testament to India’s soft power

By TNI Team January 20, 2025 Cultural Diplomacy Cultural Exchange cultural heritage Faith and Tradition Global Brotherhood India's soft power International Tourism MahaKumbh Mela 2025 Organizational Excellence Religious Festival Spirituality Unity and Diversity

India, a country known for its rich diversity, culture, and traditions, has always been a global symbol of spirituality. The MahaKumbh Mela is one of…

The term Dharma can be traced to Sanskrit ‘Dhri-dhatoo’ which literally means: to sustain or hold or which is integral to something.

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What is Sanatan Dharma?

By Subham Tiwari September 8, 2023 buddhism Christianity Dharma Hindu religion Mk Stalin Sanatan Dharma Spirituality Udhayanidhi Stalin

Sanatan Dharma means an eternal religion that will always be relevant, says Sadhguru

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Spiritual Strength Key to Soldier Preparedness in Modern Warfare: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

MahaKumbh Mela 2025 is testament to India’s soft power

What is Sanatan Dharma?

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