In India, every temple has a story, and often, that story is served on a leaf, in a bowl, or wrapped carefully in paper as prasad. More than just food, prasad is considered a divine blessing first offered to the deity and then shared with devotees. While every offering carries spiritual significance, some temple prasads…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is stepping into India’s growing anime and pop-culture space with a new partnership. The carmaker has announced its collaboration with Animation Express for Anime India 2026, a multi-city event series focused on anime, manga, gaming and Japanese pop culture. Toyota at Anime India 2026: Venue and dates The first event under this…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)You’ll feel the push to take charge today, and that’s no small thing. Number 1 is ruled by the Sun, so your natural style is to lead from the front, and on 28th August that fire…
Ashadha Amavasya 2026: Amavasya is also known as New Moon, which is one of the most significant days in Sanatan Dharma. Amavasya is alwayus devoted to ancestors and on this specific day they are worshipped and honored. On this day, people perform various puja rituals and spiritual activities such as mantra jaap, taking holy dip…
The research focused on nine extinct insect species related to modern crickets and katydids. For 165 million years, the sounds made by insects living alongside dinosaurs were lost to time. Scientists have now recreated some of those calls using fossilised wings, studies of living insects, computer modelling and artificial intelligence.According to Smithsonian Magazine, the research…
The commerce minister asserted that talks are on but final pact will be in line with “changed circumstances” India and the US will finalise their interim trade agreement framework in line with changing circumstances, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, indicating that negotiations on the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement…
Lankford says the property was her home for over 20 years and should not have been auctioned. (Representational photo) A Texas woman whose home was auctioned for $20,000 in 2018 to recover money owed in an unrelated dispute was given another chance by the court to challenge the sale on Wednesday. After years of litigation,…
Iran on Monday asserted that it remains fully capable of safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying there is no need for foreign intervention in the strategic waterway, while dismissing reports of imminent direct talks with the United States.Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran was “fully aware of…
RBI’s decision upends efforts by Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts -Tata Sons’ majority shareholder -to keep the company private MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has shut the door on Tata Sons’ attempt to surrender its core investment company (CIC) registration, dealing a blow to the efforts of the holding company of the $185bn Tata…
Pakistan: Two minor Hindu sisters allegedly abducted, converted and forced into marriage The alleged abduction and forced conversion of two minor Hindu sisters in Pakistan’s Sindh province has triggered fresh concern among minority rights group, with one organisation calling for an independent probe and safeguards for the girls.According to Voice of Pakistan Minority, Roopi, 13…
Afaf is an Arabic name meaning purity, modesty, virtue and moral integrity. It is highly regarded in many Arabic-speaking communities because it represents noble character and self-respect. The name carries a beautiful spiritual quality and remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name rooted in strong values. Names that mean “pure” have remained popular…
Instead of building concrete reefs, conservation workers in Nebraska have turned trees cleared from overgrown lake banks into underwater fish habitats, placing around 150 trees at 16 locations across two lakes. The project, completed in September 2026, aims to give smaller fish places to hide from predators while improving fishing access along the shore. According…
