Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...
25 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
23 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East warOver 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...
23 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal seeks early oath date for his MLA swearing-in ceremony ahead of HajjAIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal has requested the Assam Assembly Speaker for a convenient date to take his oath as an MLA. He is scheduled ...
18 May, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Gates of Rudranath temple to open on May 18The portals of the Sri Rudranath temple will open for the summer season on Monday. The deity's festive procession departed from the Gopinat...
17 May, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 daysA new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 2...
16 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Vat Savitri vrat katha: How Savitri’s devotion moved Yama and saved her husband Satyavan- the inspiring story behind one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivalsVat Savitri Vrat Katha: Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred festival observed by married Hindu women for their husbands' longevity. The story reco...
16 May, 2026, 08.32 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
Apara Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, puja timings, rituals, significance, Lord Vishnu mantras and moreEkadashi kab ki hai: Apara Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is being observed today on May 13, 2026. This auspicious day holds significa...
13 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Invaders couldn't break India's soul; Sanatan prevails in its consciousness: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that foreign invaders failed to erase India's spiritual and cultural identity. He hig...
11 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Kedarnath Yatra: Rudraprayag admin deploys more than 90 Cameras, 24/7 control rooms for pilgrim safetyRudraprayag district administration has intensified surveillance for the Kedarnath Yatra, utilizing over 90 cameras and a dedicated command...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Relief camps established on Kedarnath Yatra route, handlers mandatory with horses, mulesRudraprayag administration is taking steps to ensure pilgrim safety on the Kedarnath Yatra route. Sector officers are deployed, and relief ...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple CommitteeSohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dha...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Make tirths safe for all kinds of yatrisIndia's religious tourism faces risks from stampedes, a recurring issue. Recent events highlight the need for universal safety. Current sol...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering MeccaSaudi Arabia has stopped over 269,000 individuals without Hajj permits from entering Mecca, as authorities intensify efforts to curb unauth...
01 Jun, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir government cancels this year's Amarnath Yatra due to COVID-19Lt Governor also stressed upon the need to follow Covid protocol on the significant and pious days like Pratham Pooja, Samapan Pooja. He fu...
21 Jun, 2021, 11.24 PM IST
Badrinath shrine closes as curtain rings down on ChardhamDespite biting cold, thousands of devotees reached the shrine bedecked with flowers to witness the ceremony.
18 Nov, 2013, 08.30 PM IST