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Akal Bodhon: Why Rama Woke the Goddess Out of Season

The Season That Was WrongThe Goddess sleeps in summer. This is not metaphor but cosmology. In the older ritual calendar, Devi's wakeful season runs from the cold months into spring, Chaitra Navratri, when the world is tilting toward heat and the nights still carry a chill. Sharad, the autumn that…

Times Life · Oct 17

Nabapatrika: The Nine Plants Bengal Has Long Called Ganesha's Wife

A Banana Tree in a SariBefore the sun clears the Ganga on Mahasaptami, women carry a banana plant to the riverbank, bathe it in the water, wrap it in a white sari with a red border, and bring it back to the pandal to stand beside Ganesha. The crowd calls…

Times Life · Oct 16

Man earns Rs 75 lakh by redeveloping property inherited from mother, pays no income tax, receives notice, wins case in ITAT Delhi

Property owner inherits mother’s land, converts it into freehold, DDA grants mutation, redevelops it, gets Rs 75 lakh from builder, pays no tax, gets tax notice, wins case in ITAT Delhi.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Who Was Manjeet Kaur? Punjabi Instagram Influencer Dies Weeks After Alleged Abduction and Arson Attack

Chandigarh Police are investigating the death of Instagram creator Manjeet Kaur, who died after an alleged abduction and arson attack.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

Best baby girl names for 2026 starting with D and their meanings: Discover the names that could be your baby's perfect match

Choosing a baby girl name offers many D options for parents. Timeless classics like Diana and Dorothy provide elegant choices. Fresh and unusual names such as Dawsyn and Devina offer unique selections. Nature-inspired names like Darya and Daffodil connect to the natural world. Bold and charming names like Denali and…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Why Do Hindu Puranas Tell Different Stories About God

Have you ever wondered why different Hindu Puranas sometimes describe the same divine event in completely different ways? If the Puranas are traditionally associated with Maharshi Ved Vyasa, why do their stories appear to disagree? Why does one text place Vishnu at the centre, while another gives Shiva or Devi…

MyLifeXP · Aug 19

5 Shiva Books That Could Change How You See Mahadev

What if this Sawan, your connection with Lord Shiva could go beyond temple visits, prayers and rituals? For many devotees, Sawan is a time to become more spiritually focused and spend more time remembering Mahadev. But ancient Shaiva literature offers another way to explore Shiva, through stories, meditation, philosophy and…

MyLifeXP · Aug 14

Three times bigger than Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh plans excavation in Ujjain to uncover a 2,200-year old stupa that was built by Ashoka

Madhya Pradesh plans to resume exploration of a large Buddhist stupa at Vaishya Tekri. This Mauryan-era structure, larger than Sanchi's, has remained largely unexplored since 1939. Excavation work halted previously due to a gas leak incident affecting laborers. Authorities are now coordinating for a fresh excavation to understand the monument's…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

6 Himalayan Passes You Can Drive Across in India That Feel Like Crossing Into a Different Country

Sach Pass, Himachal Pradesh, Where the Road Forgets You ExistAt 4,414 metres, Sach Pass sits between the Chamba and Pangi valleys and stays buried under snow for eight months of the year. When it opens, typically from late June to early October, the 65-kilometre stretch from Killar to Bairagarh is…

Times Life · Aug 9

What the Devi Bhagavata Purana Teaches About Shakti, Prakriti, and Consciousness

The Text Is Not About DevotionMost people who encounter the Devi Bhagavata Purana encounter it through ritual, the Navratri recitations, the stotra chanting, the offering of red hibiscus at a Durga temple. The text becomes backdrop to practice. What gets lost is that the Devi Bhagavata Purana is, at its…

Times Life · Jul 24