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
Strawberry Full Moon: A Magical Tale of Harvests, Legends, and Moonlit Traditions Behind June's Most Beautiful MoonThe Strawberry Full Moon is much more than a stunning celestial event. From Native American harvest traditions to European folklore and mod...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
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
No local holiday for Champakulam boat race after CM Satheesan's open-mic remarkThe annual Champakulam Moolam Boat Race commenced in Alappuzha without a local holiday, despite a political storm. A request for a holiday ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't afraid of learning new skills: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't avoiding challenges. Psychology su...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
PM Modi feeds world's oldest living land animal 'Jonathan' during Seychelles visitDuring the tour of the sanctuary, Prime Minister Modi was seen enthusiastically feeding large turtles, including the famed 194-year-old Jon...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.44 PM 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
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
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
- The Divine Flow
The writer recalls how her mother used to take a self-declared three-day "vacation" during menstruation, avoiding household work and spendi...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Egyptian proverb of the day: 'People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane?' Why more age does not always mean more intelligenceAn old Egyptian proverb says, “People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Aditya Birla Group launches performing arts academy, in an attempt to revive Indian National Theatre legacyThe Aditya Birla Group has launched the INT Aditya Birla Performing Arts Academy, a new institution dedicated to fostering talent in theatr...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.12 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
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
Korean proverb of the day: 'Having no children is the ultimate, peaceful destiny; a house with many children is like a tree with too many branches...' An old saying about raising children offers a realistic look at parenthood and family responsibilitiesThe Korean proverb of the day reflects the realities of family life and parenthood. Using the image of a tree constantly moved by the wind,...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Irish proverb of the day: 'Marry a woman from the mountain, and you...' Life lessons on collective family, community obligations, cultural baggage, interconnected growth, and why marriage is a package deal and comes with its own pros and consIrish proverb of the day teaches that marriage is never only about two people. The saying, "Marry a woman from the mountain, and you marry ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Bulgarian proverb of the day: 'If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago...' A centuries old saying on why love alone is not enough to sustain a happy marriageThe Bulgarian proverb, “If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago,” uses humor and irony to comment on the rea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.01 PM IST