Muharram is the first month according to Islamic calendar and known as one of the sacred month of Islam. The beginning of this month depends upon the sighting of the moon. This year, the countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Qatar celebrated this holiest festival on June 16, 2026. In Indian and South…
Simple yet powerful, Lotus is directly inspired by one of the world’s most sacred flowers. Revered in Hinduism, Buddhism and even Ancient Egyptian culture, the lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth and resilience. It is a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name rooted in spirituality and hope. Sacred flowers have inspired beautiful names for generations,…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant once again found a way to entertain fans, but this time it was not with his bat. During India’s warm-up game against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter showed off his football skills while batting in the second innings.Instead of using his bat…
CWG 2026 closing ceremony NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games came to a spectacular close in Glasgow on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on 11 days of sporting excellence and signalling the beginning of a new chapter for India. In a symbolic and emotional handover ceremony, Scotland formally passed the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial…
In the depths of our silent struggles, we often carry unseen burdens, feeling overlooked and forgotten. However, God’s promise stands firm, reminding us that He cherishes each tear and the efforts we make. This divine understanding provides solace when humans fail to comprehend. Remember, faith teaches that what seems like a delay may actually be…
Choosing a name for a baby carries a weight that goes far beyond simple preference, and for many Indian families, that weight is best balanced by turning to the Vedas, the oldest and most revered scriptures in Hindu tradition. Names drawn from the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda carry centuries of spiritual resonance, often tied…
Jaswinder Singh/Image: North Wales Police An Indian-origin man has been convicted alongside four others following a major child sexual exploitation and human trafficking investigation in Wales, with a UK court finding the group guilty of more than 40 offences involving three teenage girls.Jaswinder Singh, 61, was convicted at Caernarfon Crown Court of two counts of…
PC: Dhruv Varun Cohen ’26/Cornell University Thousands of hours of rainforest recordings are helping scientists teach artificial intelligence to recognise Amazonian birds that can be difficult to identify by sound alone. In Colombia, Cornell researchers have been collecting acoustic data from cattle ranches, rubber agroforestry plots and forest to build a clearer picture of which…
Home gardens, while serene, can unfortunately become havens for snakes. These reptiles seek out dense, shady, and undisturbed areas, often attracted by the microhabitats created by certain plants. Species like bamboo, periwinkle, lemongrass, jasmine, and sandalwood offer ideal cover and cool resting spots, indirectly luring snakes by sheltering their prey. Garden planning should consider visibility…
Telugu actor Vishwak Sen known for his unique and unconventional style of cinema has multiple projects in his lineup. One of them includes the upcoming action thriller ‘Cult’ which he will be leading as well as directing. The makers have now announced the film’s release date. Vishwak Sen’s ‘Cult’ release date The makers have now…
Portrait of Morgan seated with his granddaughter Mabel Satterlee, 1906. (Photo: Muller Ury.com) In 1900, financier J P Morgan bought 117 acres in Maine, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Louisa. The land is now part of Acadia National Park.The land around Great Head and Sand Beach was…
Jason Kelce cried during Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding for many reasons, his wife, Kylie Kelce, recently revealed. She also shared that watching their daughters walk down the aisle as flower girls was another emotional highlight of the ceremony. (Image credits: Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding earlier last month was an emotional…
