Kainchi Dham, the quiet ashram in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand associated with Neem Karoli Baba, has long drawn devotees seeking peace and spiritual connection. In recent weeks, however, the site has experienced an extraordinary surge in visitors. Videos of packed roads, long traffic jams and dense crowds circulated widely after a long weekend, with … Read more
Sleep is more than a period of rest at the end of a busy day. Quality sleep gives the body time to recover and supports normal brain function, physical health, mood, attention, and daily performance. Yet busy schedules, late-night screen use, irregular routines, and caffeine can make it difficult to maintain healthy sleep habits. For … Read more
For a long time the popular image of reading remained fixed: a solitary activity pursued in quiet corners, long train rides or the privacy of one’s room. In an age of constant scrolling and shrinking attention spans, the book often seemed to belong to a slower, less visible world. That perception is changing. Reading is … Read more
Speculation has intensified that India may introduce rules preventing individuals under 18 from independently creating social media accounts. During a recent Supreme Court hearing, the central government indicated it planned to amend the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules. The proposed changes would place a statutory obligation on platforms to stop … Read more
In Bengal, the goddess is not merely one deity among many. She stands at the centre of religious imagination, cultural memory and public life. The annual celebration of Durga Puja is the region’s most elaborate and emotionally charged festival, but the prominence of the feminine divine runs far deeper than a single autumnal event. To … Read more
Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Phagwara has begun identifying students allegedly involved in the violence, arson and vandalism that erupted on campus following protests over unverified claims of an alleged assault at a girls’ hostel. University officials have placed around 30 to 40 students under the scanner while examining CCTV footage and other evidence. A … Read more
PV Sindhu has spoken candidly about her disappointment after exiting the Asian Games in the women’s singles quarter-finals. In a detailed social media post, the two-time Olympic medallist expressed the pain of falling short and raised concerns about the competition schedule and the absence of video review on the court where she played. A Narrow … Read more
Turning 30 often feels like a milestone of stability and energy. Many people in this decade feel healthy and see no reason to think about heart disease. Yet cardiovascular risk can accumulate quietly for years. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, rising blood sugar, excess weight, smoking, chronic stress and physical inactivity may cause no obvious … Read more
Shakira stepped onto the stage in Madrid wearing a creation that fused Indian craftsmanship with bold contemporary sculpture. For her European residency as part of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, the global pop star chose custom couture by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. The look centred on a sculptural gold-toned breastplate paired with … Read more
The Eighth Central Pay Commission is taking its stakeholder consultation process to Mumbai. Scheduled for October 22 and 23, 2026, the visit will allow the Commission to meet organisations, institutions, associations and unions representing Central Government employees and pensioners. For millions of serving staff and retirees, these interactions form an important stage in the process … Read more