Meet Puri's 'Bahubali' Anil Gochikar: The vegetarian bodybuilder amid the egg vs soya debate who trained at ancient Jagaghars to become Mr IndiaA debate over eggs versus soya in school meals has spotlighted Anil Gochikar, a vegetarian bodybuilder and priest from Puri. Viral social m...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Xi backs Bangladesh in upholding sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM RahmanChinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Bangladesh's sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference during Prime Min...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
5 house plants believed to protect homes, attract luck and promote well-beingAncient cultures revered specific plants for their protective, healing, and spiritual powers, believing they could attract prosperity and w...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Proverb of the day from India: 'Of what use is a book of knowledge to a person who lacks their own common sense? What can a mirror do for someone...' An ancient saying teaches why knowledge alone is not enough to succeed in lifeToday's proverb from India highlights the difference between possessing knowledge and understanding how to use it. The ancient Sanskrit ver...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
A discovery under 2 miles of ice in Antarctica could help solve a geological mystery millions of years oldBuried beneath nearly 2 miles of Antarctic ice, a newly discovered fan-shaped geological structure is changing how scientists understand Ea...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Quote of the Day from the Light of Asia, Gautam Buddha Life lessons: “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never...” Learn the ancient happiness secret that modern psychology now confirms - why sharing kindness, wisdom, and joy creates deeper fulfillment and lasting meaning in lifeQuote of the day by Gautam Buddha: Buddha’s timeless candle metaphor reveals a powerful truth about human happiness. Modern psychology incr...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Live-in relationships are not new: Chhattisgarh’s Muria tribe has been practicing this unique way of choosing life partners for over 1,000 yearsModern relationship trends like cohabitation and partner choice echo ancient Muria tribal practices in Chhattisgarh. Their unique 'Ghotul' ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Yoga key to mental peace in stressful times: Om BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led MPs in a yoga session for International Day of Yoga, emphasizing its role in mental peace, emotional balance...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya on 3 steps of parenting: 'Pamper a child for first five years; discipline tightly for next ten years; but once they reach sixteen...' Ancient wisdom about child development for all parentsAncient Indian thinker and strategist Chanakya offered a parenting principle that continues to be discussed centuries later: "Pamper a chil...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, Murmu performs 'asanas' at JabalpurPrime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's Red Road, emphasizing yoga's rol...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha's tenure gets fifth extension till June 28 next yearAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha's tenure has been extended for another year, until June 28, 2027. This marks his fifth extension in t...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
India’s lake of mystery: 1200-year-old lake in Uttarakhand has hundreds of skeletons. Scientists are still figuring out the reasonRoopkund Lake, nestled in the Himalayas, holds a chilling secret: hundreds of ancient skeletons. Once thought to be victims of a single epi...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Yoga Day celebrations at Red Road in KolkataIn Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Day of Yoga, presenting the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. This world...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST