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Purnima on Monday 2026: Why This Rare Somvati Full Moon Is Considered Highly Auspicious for Lord Shiva DevoteesPurnima falling on a Monday is considered an exceptionally sacred combination in Hindu tradition because Monday (Somvar) is dedicated to Lo...
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...
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...
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...
Bank holidays in July 2026: Banks to remain closed on these days in several states; check full listJuly bank holidays: Bank customers should note upcoming July 2026 closures across various Indian states. Important banking tasks should be ...
Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other detailsPuri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacre...
Ram Temple 'donation theft': Akhilesh and Yogi trade barbsUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath challenged Akhilesh Yadav to support the 'liberation' of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, ...
6.1 magnitude earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issuedNortheastern Japan felt the tremors of a magnitude-6.1 earthquake early Sunday, the latest in a string of significant seismic activity. Whi...
Ekadashi in July 2026: Complete Guide to Yogini, Gauna & Devshayani Ekadashi Dates, Timings, Vrat Rules and SignificanceJuly 2026 presents three crucial Ekadashi fasts for devotees of Lord Vishnu. The month begins with Yogini Ekadashi on July 10th, followed b...
'India changed me': Why Slovenian footballer Luka Majcen got Lord Shiva & Mahamrityunjaya mantra tattooed on his back; It all started with a Google searchSlovenian footballer Luka Majcen's striking tattoo of Lord Shiva on his back reflects a deeply personal spiritual journey. His interest in ...
Japan cancels over 200 flights as double storm threat growsJapan faces severe transport chaos and landslide threats as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, converge with a seasonal rain front. O...
India initiates anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from China, Japan, RussiaIndia has launched an anti-dumping investigation into hot rolled steel imports from China, Japan, and Russia. JSW Steel and Jindal Steel al...
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...
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...
Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala vrat story, its spiritual significance, how to recite it and moreEkadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala Ekadashi, a rigorous fast without food or water, offers the spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashis. Linked to Bhi...
Veteran sprinter Srabani's secret of longevity: Hunger for success, drugs-free bodyVeteran Indian sprinter Srabani Nanda, at 35, credits her enduring success and recent Asian Relays gold to unwavering hunger and a commitme...
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...
Southwest monsoon covers entire Odisha: IMDOdisha has been fully covered by the Southwest monsoon as of Tuesday, with several districts experiencing heavy rainfall. The India Meteoro...
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
More than 1000 years old, this ‘divine’ drink helps people beat the heat in Orissa, has a nutrient rarely found in vegetarian foodDiscover Tonka Torani, a traditional Odia summer drink steeped in history and offered to Lord Jagannath. This fermented rice beverage, blen...