Shravan Maas, a sacred Hindu month dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins soon. Devotees prepare for fasting, chanting, and temple visits during this period. Rituals like Rudrabhishek and Mahamrityunjaya Jaap offer spiritual benefits and healing. Offering Bilva leaves and observing Shravan Monday fasts connect devotees to Shiva’s energy. Daily meditation and complete surrender are emphasized for…
When Steve Jobs said, “Coming back to America was, for me, much more of a cultural shock than going to India,” he wasn’t talking about cultural attractions, UNESCO monuments or tiger reserves. He made this remark years after his life-changing trip to India and he was describing how travel can quietly rewrite the way we…
Photo: Instragram/@mirabai_chanu When star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won India its first gold medal at the Commonwealth games, she remembered the voice that always motivated her. While some remember criticism and some remember instructions, for the three-time Commonwealth Games champion, that voice belonged to her mother.Moments after her historic win in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event…
A Hyderabad corporate professional listed unprofessional behaviours employees should avoid at the workplace. Workplace advice is finding a big audience on social media. Instead of discussing promotions, salaries, or office politics, many creators are now talking about the everyday habits that can shape a person’s reputation at work. The latest conversation comes from a Hyderabad-based…
The real reason explained Whether you’re a frequent flyer or someone who travels only occasionally, there’s a good chance you’ve never paid much attention to the row numbers on an aircraft. But the next time you book a flight or settle into your seat, take a closer look. On many airlines, you’ll notice that after…
Sarnath in now India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site It’s a proud news for India, in fact a great one! For more than 2,500 years, pilgrims have travelled to Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh in search of peace, spirituality and wisdom. But today, one of Buddhism’s holiest destinations has received global recognition. The Ancient Buddhist Site of…
For years, overnight train journeys in India have been associated with white sheets, dark blankets, narrow berths and the rhythmic sound of wheels through the night. But the upcoming Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper is promising everything opposite. An experience that looks closer to a boutique hotel than a conventional train and this video is proof….
Quote of the Day by Pythagoras Almost everyone who went to school knows Pythagoras. His Pythagorean theorem, a mathematical principle is taught in schools all over the world. For centuries, students have been memorising the relationship between the sides of a right triangle, often unaware that the man behind the theorem was more than a…
How to snake-proof a balcony or terrace garden this monsoon A terrace or balcony garden can feel like it’s a safe floor or two removed from the kind of snake trouble that ground-floor homes deal with during monsoon, but that sense of safety isn’t quite as solid as it seems. Elevated platforms, balconies, and terraces…
Some of the most interesting things about ourselves are the ones we never actually ponder upon; some of these are simply present beneath the surface, influencing how we react, cope, and move through our daily lives. Optical illusion personality tests are those gimmicks that trick the mind and the eye, catching the brain off guard,…