Join the first International Sri Jagannath Festival in Bhubaneswar from November 8-13, showcasing the rich culture, ...

The Twelfth Skanda is the concluding book of the Bhagavata Purana. It is relatively shorter with 13 chapters, but it plays a crucial role in wrapping up the epic's themes and providing a prologue to ...

Brahmi: Typically depicted with four heads (reflecting Brahma's four faces), a rosary, a book (symbolizing knowledge), a water ... Role in the Devimahatmya: In the Devimahatmya (part of the Markandeya ...

More than 10,000 books were banned in public schools during the 2023-2024 academic year, according to a new PEN America report. American Library Association data shows that while the country saw a ...

In some parts of India, disciples worship the Nataraj form of Lord Shiva on this day. As per the Skanda Puran there are two different methods of fasting on the Pradosh vrat. In the first method, the ...

Archana Puran Singh, an integral part of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show', reflects on her career spanning over four decades. She expresses satisfaction with her journey in comedy and film ...

Jean Hanff Korelitz follows her hit thriller with the related tale of a novelist hounded by anonymous threats. But this writer aggressively aims to turn the page. By Clémence Michallon The vice ...

The Planning Commission is considering a decision to reshape the metro rail route to quickly connect the densely populated Puran Dhaka. Instead of the previously planned MRT Line-5 Southern Route, the ...

This Karnataka Style Puran Poli is an easy must have in the festivals One of the most awaited Hindu festivals, Ganesh Chaturthi begins today (10th September 2021). This auspicious festival lasts for ...

According to the 'Skanda Puran' -- a religious scripture of the Hindus, this festival got the name 'Haritalika Teej' as it was on this very day in the 'Satya Yug' (golden epoch of truth ...

“The Message” marks his re-entry as a public intellectual determined to wield his moral authority, especially regarding Israel and the occupied territories. By Jennifer Szalai In “The ...