Vat Purnima Vrat 2026: Pooja Time and Date, Ukhane, Significance, Rituals and the Story of Savitri and SatyavanVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Primarily celebrated by married women in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and several sout...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
IFS Brats' hostel: A junior United Nations AssemblyReflecting on the External Affairs Hostel in New Delhi evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time filled with rich cultural exchanges and deep ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objectsNCERT's decision to censor the 'Dancing Girl' statue sparked a debate on objectification, leading the author to reflect on how we perceive ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Universities should blend Indian culture, tradition with modernity: President Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu urged educational institutions to blend Indian culture and tradition with modernity for students. Speaking at Rani...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Be proud & don't flatter yourself, days of the nightie are upon usThe humble Indian nightie, a symbol of practical modesty and comfort, is emerging as a powerful, yet overlooked, industry. Beyond its domes...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Ambani says Reliance succession plan near completion as children take over day-to-day operationsMukesh Ambani announced the near-complete transfer of daily management at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant. They...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Where the past curls up everywhere: A Balkan journey through time and memoryExploring the Balkans is like stepping into a living museum, where the aroma of tobacco and traces of post-communism paint a vivid portrait...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Poverty forced him to wear torn clothes to school. Today, the Telugu actor is richer than Allu Arjun, Jr NTR and Rajinikanth. What is his net worth?Telugu cinema's comedy legend Brahmanandam overcame extreme poverty in his childhood to become India's richest comedian. His journey from w...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Purnima June 2026 date and time: Check Jyeshtha Purnima correct date, puja Vidhi, rituals, significance and morePurnima June 2026 date: Jyeshtha Purnima 2026 arrives on June 29, a significant full moon day. This auspicious occasion honors Lord Vishnu ...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Norwegian man, who was abandoned by parents in India and grew up in Mumbai slum, reveals the number one lesson he learned: ‘I will never say no…’A Norwegian man named Lasse Lund recounts his childhood spent homeless on the streets of Mumbai. He details surviving as a tourist guide wi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
America’s favorite summer outfit - the 'Seersucker Suit' actually originated from IndiaSeersucker fabric, now a summer fashion favorite in Western countries, began in colonial India. Originally named 'Sheer O Shakkar', it was ...
30 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar now offers Rs 149/hr assistants to carry bags, wait in queues and even set up chairs. Here's what you need to knowDelhi's Lajpat Nagar now offers shoppers a unique service: hourly assistants for ₹149 to manage bags, queues, and navigation. This initiati...
25 May, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
European woman rejects Western stereotypes about India, says ‘I admire cleanliness here’A Lithuanian woman living in India shared a viral post highlighting cultural values she believes Western countries are losing. She observed...
24 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Why the saree needs revival, not constant reimaginationAs a timeless representation of Indian culture, the saree is calling for a renaissance. Despite its survival through the ages, there's a si...
16 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST