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The importance of Dipavalee (Diwali) in Jainism

by Heena Modi on October 17, 2009

Why do Jains say Michchhami Dukkadam and when do they say it?

by Heena Modi on August 23, 2009

Raksha, protection, charms, hamsa, hand of Miriam, hand of Fatima. What’s it all about?

by Heena Modi on April 30, 2009

Recycling – should anyone be exempt from doing it?

by Heena Modi on April 11, 2009

Reading is the key to everything, the Arab world, heaven, hell, Jesus, Gandhi & the way forward; all in one short clip.

by Heena Modi on March 19, 2009

My wedding day. Did it all go to plan in the end?

by Heena Modi on January 27, 2009

My wedding day. Why there were less than 15 guests in total.

by Heena Modi on January 22, 2009

Research Project on young members of the Jain community in the UK and USA. Are you interested?

by Heena Modi on November 25, 2008

Jainism – does it matter what the statistics say?

by Heena Modi on November 13, 2008

Why was Mahatma Gandhi NEVER awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

by Heena Modi on October 28, 2008

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