Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Quote of the Day by the greatest love poet John Donne: 'Despair is the damp of hell…'-How the metaphysical poet's representative turned human suffering into timeless wisdomEnglish poet John Donne's profound words on despair and joy resonate today. His quote, 'Despair is the damp of hell, as joy is the serenity...
20 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gainEuropeans are choosing to vacation closer to home as the war in the Middle East has amplified security concerns and made long-haul flights ...
19 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party rowThe Allahabad High Court granted bail to five individuals accused of discarding non-vegetarian food waste into the River Ganga. The court n...
17 May, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural workerComposed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Eccle...
17 May, 2026, 06.53 PM 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
Badrinath may look like this as Uttarakhand planning to make it a 'Smart Hill Town'Uttarakhand is developing Badrinath Dham into a spiritual hill town with a comprehensive masterplan. The initiative aims to provide pilgrim...
06 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Punjab's first case under anti-sacrilege law registered in Sri Muktsar SahibPunjab Police have registered the first case under a new anti-sacrilege law. This action follows the discovery of torn pages from a religio...
02 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Entire Union cabinet, 19 CMs won't help BJP win Bengal polls: Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges the Bharatiya Janata Party is deploying its full force to win the state elections. She c...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date: Check whether it's on April 19 or 20, best time to buy gold, significance and puja ritualsAkshaya Tritiya 2026 Date Time: Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on April 19, 2026, falling on a Sunday, with the Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhu...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Level-5 unveils fresh ‘Holy Horror Mansion’ gameplay at Vision 2026, teases ghost-hunting RPG with more development aheadLevel-5 has unveiled a new teaser for its ghost craft RPG, Holy Horror Mansion. The footage reveals gameplay focused on exploration and sup...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Holi 2026: 186 special trains announced to tackle festive travel surge: Check routes, stops and booking detailsCentral Railway is deploying 186 special trains to manage the Holi travel rush, connecting Mumbai and Pune with key destinations like Nagpu...
20 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
No one can claim trademark right on holy books: Supreme CourtNo one can claim the names of holy books and scriptures like Ramayana or Quran and use them as trademarks for selling goods and services, t...
25 Nov, 2015, 06.29 PM IST
Won't rest till those guilty of desecration of holy book punished: Sukhbir Singh BadalPunjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said he would not rest till those who are guilty of sacrilege of holy book are punis...
18 Oct, 2015, 12.54 AM IST
Muslim girl wins Gita contestMariyam Asif Siddiqui received the first prize in an inter-school competition for explaining the teachings of the holy book.
03 Apr, 2015, 07.04 PM IST
Not correct for Centre to push Bhagwat Gita as national scripture: Shashi Tharoor"I am also a Hindu, but in our religion there is not one holy book, there are many books," Tharoor told reporters outside Parliament.
08 Dec, 2014, 03.29 PM IST
Constitution is the 'Holy Book' in democracy: Mamata Banerjee"Our Constitution says India is a secular country. The Constitution is the Holy Book in a democracy," Banerjee said reacting to Swaraj's re...
07 Dec, 2014, 09.24 PM IST