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Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you...' Life lessons on why experiences matter more than possessionsMoroccan proverb of the day: Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta's famous quote highlights the transformative power of travel. Journeys leave one...
Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
Salim Kumar cause of death: National Award-winning Malayalam actor dies at 56. His last Instagram post goes viralMalayalam cinema mourns the loss of National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at 56 after battling a liver-related illness....
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...
Pearl Harbor attack bombing survivor is keeping memory of Japanese attack at 106Even as the St. Louis headed into the Pacific Ocean, Johnson, whose job was known as a fireman on the ship, knew little about the attack.
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...
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...
Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
Quote of the day by The Alchemist author, Paulo Coelho: 'If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello'; Brazilian novelist about letting goPaulo Coelho's words inspire courage in letting go. Saying goodbye opens doors to new opportunities and experiences. His journey, from earl...
Piepowder, are you?The word 'piepowder' originates from the dusty feet of travelers, particularly merchants, in pre-modern times. Pilgrimages, like the Camino...
"If you can't walk, don't go": Video exposes animal abuse in Kedarnath; netizens express anger over mistreatmentA donkey in Kedarnath suffered a tragic accident after rolling backwards in snow, likely due to carrying heavy bags for pilgrims. The incid...
More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimageMuslim pilgrims are flocking to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia. The e...
Gadkari shares dais with Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, praises him for taking part in Pandharpur pilgrimageSingh visits Pandharpur, which houses the famous temple of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini in Solapur district, every year to offer prayer...
What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physica...
BJP launches free pilgrimage programme for Delhi's elderly and womenThe BJP's free pilgrimage programme is modelled on the AAP government's Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojna, under which elderly citizens are ...
Minestroni, dates & hard cheese: Foods that nourish pilgrims on long journeysFood, or the lack of it, has been a reason to go on pilgrimage.
Centre plans third chopper route for Amarnath pilgrimsAs of now, helicopter services are available for the pilgrims from Baltal and Pahalgam to Panchtarni. From this drop-off point, pilgrims ei...
Haj subsidy withdrawal: What about funds given for Hindu pilgrimages? asks OwaisiAIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi today claimed the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh gave funds for pilgrimages, and wanted to know if that w...
Walk the pilgrimage, pray for nation: RSSEvery year, thousands take part in the Kawad Yatra, where in pilgrims walk up to river basins in Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri to fetch Ga...