Quote of the day by The Bell Jar writer Sylvia Plath: 'The hardest thing, I think, is to live richly in the present, without letting it be tainted...' ; life lessons on staying rooted in our present from American poetPoet Sylvia Plath's timeless wisdom highlights the struggle to live fully in the present, unburdened by past regrets or future anxieties. H...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Is it in July or August? Check the correct date, significance, rituals & celebrationsMark your calendars for Friday, August 28, 2026, as India prepares to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, a beloved festival honouring the sibling bo...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Quote of the day by the man who revolutionized probability theory, Blaise Pascal: "The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing." - Most influential and inspiring life lessons on love, wisdom, faith, and human natureThe quote of the day by Blaise Pascal reminds us that human life is rarely governed by pure logic. His famous words state that the heart ha...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Amish proverb of the day: ‘When you speak, always remember that God is one of your listeners’ - A lesson on mindful speech and integrityAn old Amish proverb, "When you speak, always remember that God is one of your listeners," offers a profound lesson in mindful communicatio...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Purnima on Monday 2026: Why This Rare Somvati Full Moon Is Considered Highly Auspicious for Lord Shiva DevoteesPurnima falling on a Monday is considered an exceptionally sacred combination in Hindu tradition because Monday (Somvar) is dedicated to Lo...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Mumbai weather: Heavy overnight showers drench suburbs; over 100 mm rain recorded in several areasMumbai weather news: Suburbs were drenched overnight, with several areas receiving over 100 mm of rain in just four hours. Mulund's Veena N...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other detailsPuri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacre...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Ambient intelligence: How AI is becoming omnipresent in our lives and the implicationsAmbient intelligence, once a futuristic concept, is now a consumer reality with AI embedded in everyday devices like smart glasses and ring...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Mumbai's faith, food and identity: The battle over sacred traditionsThe evolution of Mumbai from seven islands into a bustling urban center illustrates the ongoing tension between age-old traditions and cont...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
'BJP gang won't escape God's audit': Akhilesh Yadav trains guns on Ram Mandir donation rowSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP over the Ram Mandir donation row, linking Champat Rai's resignation to alleged fina...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Reshaping India’s laddoo scene with craft and care: Meet The LaddoowalaThe Laddoo Wala redefines Indian gifting by blending heritage with modern sensibilities. Founded on a passion for India's sweet legacy, the...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chief Champat Rai resigns on moral grounds amid donation rowAmidst allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, Champat Rai has resigned as General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmab...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala vrat story, its spiritual significance, how to recite it and moreEkadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala Ekadashi, a rigorous fast without food or water, offers the spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashis. Linked to Bhi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Kerala HC invalidates oaths taken in names other than 'God' or solemn affirmationThe Kerala High Court has mandated that elected local representatives must take their oaths strictly as prescribed by law, invalidating oat...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Know the exact date, parana time, rituals, and why this fast is considered the most sacredNirjala Ekadashi, a highly revered Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Vishnu, demands complete abstinence from food and water. Observed on ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
'Modi destroying India, Trump the world; both call themselves good friends', claims KhargeAICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump, accusing them of harming their respective domains. Kharg...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST