The last Sawan Pradosh Vrat in 2026 takes place on Tuesday, August 25, presenting a vital chance for devotees to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings. Engaging in special prayers and offerings during the sacred Pradosh Kaal is thought to dispel stress and negative energy. This observance promises benefits like fortitude, courage, and overcoming life’s hurdles, granting…
Krishna Janmashtami on Friday, September 4, 2026, requires careful observance. Devotees should avoid breaking the fast too early and must not miss Nishita Puja. Fasting should not cause unnecessary physical strain for any individual. Offering only permitted foods and maintaining a peaceful demeanor are essential practices. Proper worship and offering bhog before eating complete the…
Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho. Brazilian author Paulo Coelho has built a massive global readership by distilling complex spiritual and emotional truths into simple, memorable aphorisms. Among his most widely shared lines is a succinct observation on human transitions: “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new…
Taylor Swift talks about how she deals with the hard situations in her life. Image credit: Instagram/@taylorswift Over the years, Taylor Swift has been quite open about the things that she deals with in her career and life in general. The Grammy-winning icon recently opened up about how she deals with things and life in…
Dilip Kumar is considered one of the greatest actors Hindi cinema has ever seen and after his despite, there’s been a huge void in the industry for his fans. But when he entered the industry, he changed his name from Muhammad Yusuf Khan and choose to step into films as Dilip Kumar instead of using…
Phoenix coated 36 miles of roads to fight extreme heat Painting city streets with a light-coloured, reflective coating can cool the asphalt underneath, but it can also increase heat exposure for people walking on the road. That unexpected trade-off emerged from a major trial in the American Southwest. In 2020, the City of Phoenix Street…
In many Indian households, a puja room serves as a sacred space for daily rituals and meditation. Guided by Vastu Shastra and astrology, the worship direction aims to attract positive energy. Traditionally, facing east is deemed auspicious, signifying new beginnings, while the northeast corner is regarded as the best spot for a home temple. Keeping…
A conservation project at Dunstable’s Grade II listed Priory House has uncovered 800 years of hidden history, including nationally important wall paintings, sealed medieval doorways and protective marks once used to keep evil spirits away. Specialist teams led by HB Archaeology & Conservation Limited, together with structural engineers and building contractors, have been working since…
Arthur aged seven found the tooth, PC: National Trust In August 2025, 7-year-old Arthur was exploring Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly point of mainland Britain, when he discovered a collection of teeth in the ground. He showed them to Ken Wallace, a Wildlife Watchpoint volunteer who happened to be a retired dentist, and…
File photo: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar NEW DELHI: A political row has erupted in Kerala over a school quiz question that described Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the “most severe punishment” from the British, prompting general education minister N Samsudheen to order an inquiry.The “Freedom Quiz” was conducted on August…
