Somvati Amavasya 2026: Date, timings, significance, do's and don'ts to seek ancestors' blessingsIn 2026, Somvati Amavasya falls on June 15, a highly auspicious day for ancestor worship and devotion to Lord Shiva. Devotees will observe ...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Parama Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, paran timings and significanceParama Ekadashi ki vrat katha: Parama Ekadashi, observed during Adhik Maas on June 11, 2026, is a sacred fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
When is Parama Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and BenefitsParama Ekadashi, one of the most spiritually powerful Ekadashi fasts observed during Adhik Maas, will be celebrated on June 11, 2026. Dedic...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Ekadashi June 2026 Date and Time: When is Parma Ekadashi June 10 or 11? Check vrat katha, prana timingsParama Ekadashi kab hai: Parma Ekadashi, a rare observance, will be observed on June 11, 2026. This vrat occurs during Adhik Maas, an extra...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Food Fables: How secretarial jobs helped develop India’s hybrid food traditionsAs thousands of English-educated South Indian men moved across India for secretarial jobs in the mid-20th century, they brought their famil...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
23 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Mohini Ekadashi vrat katha, timings, significance, do's and don'ts every Lord Vishnu devotee must knowMohini Ekadashi 2026: Mohini Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it is being observed today, April 27, 2026. On this sacred day, devot...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Mur mur ke na dekh jhaal muri koDuring Prime Minister Modi's visit to a bustling jhaal muri stall in Jhargram, he inadvertently shone a spotlight on this beloved street sn...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Vaishakha Amavasya 2026 on April 17: Significance, timings, rituals, do’s and don’ts to followVaishakha Amavasya in April 2026 is a significant day for honoring ancestors through prayers and rituals. Devotees are advised to avoid aus...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Amavasya 2026: When is Vaishakha Amavasya in India, April 16 or 17? Check significance, puja rituals and moreVaishakha Amavasya, a sacred Hindu day dedicated to honouring ancestors, will be observed on April 17, 2026. Devotees will perform rituals ...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
How caste shaped the rise of Maharajs in Indian kitchensThe tradition of employing Brahmin cooks, or maharajs, in wealthy Indian households has roots in caste-based notions of purity and the need...
10 Aug, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
From sanskritisation to backwardationIndian society's caste system, rooted in ancient texts and practices, has evolved from a rigid varna model to a modern categorization influ...
06 Jun, 2025, 11.56 PM IST
Wipro Consumer to buy Kerala based spice and food brand BrahminsThis acquisition comes after Wipro’s announcement of its entry into the food business in India last year and its ambition to become a signi...
20 Apr, 2023, 03.20 PM IST
Brahmin Foods eyes over 20% rise in turnover in FY21The company has targeted a turnover of Rs 105 crore in FY21. It is expected to achieve a sales of Rs 85 crore in the current year. Sreenath...
09 Mar, 2020, 06.19 PM IST
Brahmins Foods ties up with Vinayaka FoodsThe Rs 60 crore Brahmins Foods India Ltd., producer of over 100 foods and having a wide network in India and abroad, has entered into a mar...
04 Jan, 2016, 06.08 PM IST
- Burning issues from the hearth
Meat eating & inter-caste dinners continue to be the hot topics of political debate in Tamil Nadu.
27 Apr, 2009, 12.34 AM IST