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'Trying crocodile meat for the first time': How wife's insta reel landed Ujjain officer into trouble, now facing departmental action

Ujjain Municipal Corporation building officer Rajkumar Rathore may face departmental action after his wife's Instagram reel showed the couple trying crocodile meat during a Thailand trip. His leave application reportedly did not mention foreign travel, prompting the civic body to examine whether he obtained mandatory permission.

The Economic Times · Oct 26

5 Temples Where Shiva's Presence Is Still Felt

There is a difference between a temple that houses a deity and one where the deity appears to remain. Architecture explains the first. Nothing quite explains the second. These five Shiva temples, spread across different landscapes, different traditions, different centuries of stone, share one quality that pilgrims and priests describe…

Times Life · Oct 22

10 new airports coming soon in Madhya Pradesh; plan includes helipads in all 230 assembly seats

New airports coming up in MP: Madhya Pradesh is rolling out a major aviation expansion under its Civil Aviation Policy 2025, aiming for an airport every 150 km, an airstrip every 75 km and a helipad every 45 km statewide, with permanent helipads planned in all 230 assembly constituencies.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

'World record' set in Ujjain by lighting 33.2 lakh lamps to mark PM's birthday; 3.55 crore lit across MP

Ujjain set a world record by lighting over 33 lakh diyas along the Kshipra river. This event occurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday celebration. Across Madhya Pradesh, a total of 3.55 crore lamps were lit simultaneously. The programme saw significant public participation and spread messages of service. Volunteers…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Why Did This Demon Challenge Lord Shiva In Ujjain?

What happens when a powerful demon threatens devotees who refuse to abandon their faith? According to the traditional account of the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, the answer came from Lord Shiva himself. In ancient Ujjain, known as Avanti or Avantika, four devoted brothers continued worshipping Shiva even when the demon Dushana arrived…

MyLifeXP · Sep 9

4 Days, 4 Attempts: The Hanuman Idol That Wouldn’t Move

Four attempts. Heavy machinery. A crane. Yet the ancient Hanuman idol near Sati Gate in Ujjain reportedly did not move from its place. The administration had been trying to shift the idol safely because the old temple was coming in the way of road widening work. But after repeated attempts,…

MyLifeXP · Sep 9

The Pompeii of Madhya Pradesh: Unlocking the secrets of Ujjain's 42 skeletons

Forty-two skeletons discovered at Kumhar Tekri in Ujjain remain an archaeological mystery. These ancient remains were found in diverse positions, with some buried and others cremated. Shell jewelry and urns were unearthed alongside the human remains from the 3rd century BC. Excavating the nearby Vaishya Tekri stupa could provide vital…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Pack Your Bags: 5 Stunning MP Getaways Under ₹10,000

I get it, you want to travel but your wallet is not exactly cooperating right now. The good news is that Madhya Pradesh, often called the heart of India, is full of places that do not demand a big budget to feel special. From ancient temple towns to hill stations…

MyLifeXP · Aug 18

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

Sawan Pilgrimage: 6 Shiva Temples Every Devotee Must Seek Darshan At This Monsoon

Somnath, Gujarat, Where the Shore Holds the First LightYou arrive before dawn, because that is the only honest way to arrive at Somnath. The Arabian Sea is loud behind the temple walls, and the Jyotirlinga here, the first among the twelve, has been destroyed and rebuilt seventeen times. That number…

Times Life · Aug 10