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Braids feel normal today. They show up everywhere, so familiar that we rarely stop to think about where they began. But asking where braids come from and why they have lasted for centuries opens up a story that is much older than fashion. Braiding started as something practical, a way to manage hair in daily…
Bollywood lost one of its most loved stars recently, and on Wednesday morning, 3 December, veteran actor Dharmendra was given a quiet and emotional farewell at one of India’s holiest sites, ‘Har Ki Pauri’ in Haridwar. His ashes were immersed in the river Ganga with full rituals, marking the final chapter of a life that…
Cancer – a word that echoes fear, uncertainty, and loss for millions – can also be met with awareness, strength, and purpose. Every year, India pauses on 7 November to mark National Cancer Awareness Day — a day dedicated to shining a spotlight on cancer prevention, early detection, and access to treatment. This observance urges…
Navratna jewellery features nine gemstones representing the celestial planets, set in gold. These nine stones are diamond (Venus), pearl (Moon), ruby (Sun), coral (Mars), emerald (Mercury), topaz (Jupiter), sapphire (Saturn), hessonite (Rahu), and cat’s eye (Ketu). Their arrangement is based on ancient Vedic astrology, believed to balance planetary influences and bring good fortune, prosperity, and…
As India readies for Diwali celebrations, the country’s stock markets are set for one of their most symbolic annual rituals — Muhurat Trading. The one-hour special session, marking the beginning of Samvat 2082, ushering in a new Hindu financial year marked by prosperity and optimism. Auspicious start The NSE and BSE will open their floors…
One of the most auspicious Hindu festival is Dhanteras and it is also known as Dhantrayodashi as it falls on Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. This year, it is being celebrated today, on October 18, 2025. Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali festival. This day dedicated to worship Lord…
This is a representative image Muhurat Trading: As Diwali 2025 approaches, the BSE and NSE will remain closed on Tuesday, October 21, for Lakshmi Puja. The only market activity on October 21 will be the one-hour Muhurat Trading session, a traditional ritual marking the start of the Hindu financial year. This year, the session will…
Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrated over five days starting October 18, 2025, it honors Lord Rama’s return and Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings. The main Lakshmi Puja occurs on October 20, with specific auspicious timings for prayers. Diwali is one of the most anticipated and…
NEW DELHI: Acting swiftly on projects of strategic significance following suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), an expert committee of the environment ministry has recommended environmental clearance for constructing the Sawalkot hydroelectric project on Chenab in Ramban district of J&K.The 1,856-MW project is a major hydropower initiative on Chenab, one of the western rivers…
Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival symbolizing marital devotion, is observed by married women in northern India and Nepal with a dawn-to-dusk fast. In 2025, it falls on October 10th. Women adorn vibrant attire, gather for prayers, and break their fast after moonrise, with many husbands now participating to honor their marital bond. Karwa Chauth, the…
