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
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.
25 May, 2026, 07.47 AM 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
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...
14 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
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 ...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
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...
10 Apr, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Piepowder, are you?The word 'piepowder' originates from the dusty feet of travelers, particularly merchants, in pre-modern times. Pilgrimages, like the Camino...
21 May, 2025, 11.23 PM IST
"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...
27 Sep, 2024, 07.39 PM IST
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...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2023, 02.58 PM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2023, 05.41 PM IST
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 ...
13 Apr, 2023, 02.02 PM IST
Minestroni, dates & hard cheese: Foods that nourish pilgrims on long journeysFood, or the lack of it, has been a reason to go on pilgrimage.
24 Jul, 2022, 10.05 AM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2022, 07.23 PM IST
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...
16 Jan, 2018, 10.51 PM IST
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...
26 Jul, 2016, 02.18 AM IST