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For 21 years, this 77-year-old ‘Water Baba’ has been handing out free cold water to thirsty highway travellers in Rajasthan’s 45°C scorching desert heatIn Rajasthan's scorching Barmer-Batadu heat, 77-year-old Thana Ram Kadwasara has become a beacon of hope for travelers. For two decades, he...
Psychology says people who take hot showers even in summer may not just love warmth, their brains could be craving comfort, routine and emotional reliefWhy do some people insist on taking hot showers even during the hottest months? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to emotional co...
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
July 2026 Hindu Calendar: Complete List of Festivals, Ekadashi Dates, Guru Purnima & Important Hindu ObservancesJuly 2026 is a spiritually significant month in the Hindu calendar, featuring major festivals and sacred observances including Yogini Ekada...
Child marriage curb: Maharashtra considering a rule mandating birth dates on wedding cardsMaharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in ...
When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date, Fasting Rules, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and Spiritual BenefitsNirjala Ekadashi, considered the most powerful and spiritually rewarding of all Ekadashi observances, will be celebrated on June 25, 2026. ...
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date, fasting rules and other key detailsWhen is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Devotees will observe Nirjala Ekadashi, a highly significant Hindu fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, on June 25...
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 ...
Psychology says adults who eat bananas with a spoon are not weird: Why some people turn everyday eating into a comfort ritualPsychology suggests that adults who eat bananas with a spoon are rarely being strange or childish. More often, they are responding to funda...
Daughters stayed home, sons left: That was the rule in a 9,000-year-old Turkish village, says a 2025 Science paper that sequenced 131 ancient skeletonsAncient DNA from 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük reveals a surprising social structure. Contrary to common assumptions, men appear to have moved ...
June 2026 Spiritual Calendar: Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima Vrat & Jyeshtha Purnima Dates, Rituals and SignificanceThe last week of June 2026 brings three highly auspicious Hindu observances, Nirjala Ekadashi on June 25, Vat Purnima Vrat on June 29, and ...
Psychology says women who keep tying and untying their hair unconsciously while working are often trying to regulate their brainsPsychology suggests this habit is usually not about looks at all. In many cases, it is the brain’s way of creating small moments of balance...
Psychology says people who dip their cookies in tea or coffee are not being childish: Why small rituals help the brain slow down and feel comfortedPsychology suggests that adults who dip cookies into tea or coffee are rarely being childish. More often, they are creating a small ritual ...
Psychology says people who say goodbye multiple times before leaving aren't indecisive, they may be protecting something deeper in their relationshipsPsychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. Saying goodbye multiple times is rarely a sign of indecision...
Psychology says people who keep sipping water while eating aren't distracted, they may be listening to their body in a different wayPsychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. In this case, the water itself is not the central factor, th...
Why FIFA World Cup wins feel like personal triumphs and losses hurt worse than a breakupThe FIFA World Cup triggers intense emotions in fans due to deep psychological connections with their teams, tapping into identity and belo...
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 ...
'Knot suitable': Digital checks save Rs 427 crore in UP's mass marriage schemeUttar Pradesh's mass marriage scheme is using technology to prevent fraud. Online applications and digital verification are identifying ine...
'Healthy jewellery': Viral bride wears karela, gobi, tamatar & beans as accessories; Internet says she can make salad after weddingA bride has gone viral on social media for her unique wedding jewellery crafted entirely from vegetables. Instead of traditional ornaments,...
Chaos at Azamgarh wedding after woman arrives with police; bride and groom marry and flee amid stone-peltingA wedding in Azamgarh was disrupted when a woman arrived with police, claiming a long-term relationship with the groom and a promise of mar...