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PM Modi writes to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, calls pilgrimage a 'great privilege', urges 'five sankalps'In a letter addressed to Lord Shiva devotees, the Prime Minister said, "Participating in the sacred Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir is ...
India-Japan Summit: PM Modi calls Takaichi his 'younger sister'Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, referring to her as his "younger sister" during their joi...
July 2026 calendar: Complete list of holidays, festivals, bank holidays and major eventsJuly 2026 in India is marked by a vibrant calendar of religious observances and regional bank holidays. Key events include the Jagannath Ra...
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...
Strawberry Moon 2026 Is Almost Here: Date, India Time, Spiritual Meaning & Zodiac PredictionsThe Strawberry Moon 2026 arrives on Monday, June 29, reaching its peak at 5:27 AM IST on June 30. This Full Moon June 2026 is turning heads...
Suvendu Adhikari unveils UCC, anti-conversion roadmap for West BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a stringent law against religious conversion and the implementation of the ...
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...
How Tour Times is redefining organised group travel in IndiaIndia's domestic tourism is booming, with organized group travel, especially religious pilgrimages and corporate events, leading the charge...
Quote of the Day from the Light of Asia, Gautam Buddha Life lessons: “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never...” Learn the ancient happiness secret that modern psychology now confirms - why sharing kindness, wisdom, and joy creates deeper fulfillment and lasting meaning in lifeQuote of the day by Gautam Buddha: Buddha’s timeless candle metaphor reveals a powerful truth about human happiness. Modern psychology incr...
Jaishankar holds wide-ranging interactions as India-Mongolia reaffirm strengthening tiesExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a series of high-level meetings in Ulaanbaatar, strengthening India-Mongolia ties. Discus...
International Yoga Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrationsInternational Yoga Day 2026, on June 21, champions "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlighting yoga's role in promoting longevity and well-bein...
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 ...
Summer Solstice 2026 June 21: Why it’s the longest day of the year, its significance, science behind it, and how it affects youSummer Solstice 2026: Today, 21 June 2026, marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Caused by Ear...
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...
Indigenous people's way of life holds key to peace in a war-torn world: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu stated that indigenous people's connection with nature offers peace. Their traditions of worshipping earth and tre...
India chair on AI to be set up in a Slovakian university: PM ModiIndia and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishmen...
Celebrities are buying land in temple cities; but should you follow suit and buy property?Celebrities are investing in temple cities like Ayodhya, drawn by cultural significance and potential for long-term asset growth. These spi...
Riyadh Art reveals family tree by Indian artist Subodh Gupta in Riyadh’s financial districtRiyadh Art has unveiled Family Tree (2020), a large-scale public sculpture by Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta, at Riyadh’s King Abd...
Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...