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
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 Date: Check tithi timings, puja rituals, significance and why married women observe this sacred fastMarried Hindu women will celebrate Vat Savitri Vrat on May 16, 2026. This significant festival involves fasting for husbands' long life and...
15 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka, clarifies CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be perm...
14 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt reverses ban on wearing of hijab in schools, PU collegesIn a welcoming announcement, Karnataka has reinstated the right to wear hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges, amidst a backdrop of...
13 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Why You Should Stop Using Dull Scissors Before They Damage Fabric and PaperOld, blunt scissors can damage fabrics, paper, and crafting supplies. They cause tears and fraying, leading to waste. Using dull scissors a...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
This tree is turning Delhi red. Doctor shares the fiery sight and its Madagascar linkDelhi's streets are ablaze with the fiery red blooms of the Gulmohar tree, scientifically known as Delonix Regia. Originating from Madagasc...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Choose faith or future: BJP alleges 'second-class treatment' of Hindus in K'natka CET rowA political row has erupted in Karnataka after students were allegedly asked to remove their sacred 'janeu' threads before writing the Comm...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Karnataka CET row: Brahmin students told to remove Janeu, Kalawa; ‘couldn’t write exam properly,’ says studentStudents taking the Common Entrance Test in Bengaluru reported being forced to remove sacred religious threads. This incident occurred at a...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
New Lord’s exhibit honours South Asia’s cricket legacyA new exhibition at the MCC Museum in London celebrates the significant influence of the South Asian community on British cricket. 'The Man...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Karnataka: Minister Somanna’s intervention averts another Janivara rowThe Railway Board averted a potential controversy by relaxing rules on religious symbols for recruitment exams after concerns arose in Karn...
28 Apr, 2025, 06.07 PM IST
Siddaramaiah breaks silence on sacred thread controversy, promises action as Brahmin protests continueKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has vowed strict action against those who forced Brahmin students to remove their sacred threads befo...
21 Apr, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
Sacred thread controversy: Congress minister offers free engineering seat as Brahmins pour out their angerA controversy has erupted in Karnataka after students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred threads before taking the CET exam. Brah...
20 Apr, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
Dispute over silk thread leaves 1,100-year-old Lingaraj Temple in Odisha with a hungry Lord ShivaA clash between two factions of priests at Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple in India has led to the suspension of all rituals in the temple. T...
30 Aug, 2023, 11.36 AM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2022: Rituals, muhurat, significance & more detailsAccording to the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi (Full Moon day) of the holy month of Shravana (a month d...
11 Aug, 2022, 10.04 AM IST
Kamal Haasan trolled on Twitter over stand against casteHaasan's recent remarks, that he had refused to fill in the caste and religion column in his daughters' school admission certificate, was q...
02 Jul, 2018, 12.47 PM IST
Vrindavan widows to tie rakhi on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wristA special programme was organised at the five-century-old Gopinath temple in Vrindavan, where rakhis were packed in beautifully decorated b...
06 Aug, 2017, 08.49 PM IST
Thread-bare ritualsWhen the barber was called to do the needful, a sum of money changed hands and he was allowed to merely use his tonsuring tool to remove a ...
09 Aug, 2011, 04.28 AM IST