Why are 21 modaks offered to Lord Ganesha? Ganesh Chaturthi is here, and with it comes one of the festival’s most loved traditions: offering modaks to Lord Ganesha. From homemade sweets prepared in family kitchens to beautifully arranged bhog at temples and pandals, the modak has become closely associated with the celebration.But have you ever…
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting mind exercises that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, what they focus on, or even their mood in that moment, despite the many objects layered into one another in a single image. But what makes these tests even more interesting is that each…
Choosing a baby name with a positive meaning can give it an added sense of significance. Names associated with prosperity, abundance and good fortune often carry ideas of happiness, success, blessings and a fulfilling life. From ancient Sanskrit names to timeless choices with Latin and Hebrew roots, these names offer a blend of cultural richness…
Larry said the spiritual guru later urged him to go to Delhi and work for the United Nations to help eradicate smallpox. In the early 1970s, American physician Dr. Larry Brilliant travelled to India and spent time at Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram at Kainchi Dham, seeking spiritual guidance during a period of personal uncertainty. Baba…
Nitin Gadkari (Youtube grab) Mumbai traffic is not a hidden issue. While India’s financial capital is dotted with some incredible architectural beauties and beautiful beaches, the traffic condition still remains a common everyday problem. Mumbai’s traffic has a peculiar way of turning short distances into long journeys. And that’s exactly why Union Road Transport and…
At the Saryu River, she performed the final rituals in the presence of priests and family members. A Japanese woman travelled to Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, carrying the ashes of her late husband to fulfil a wish he had expressed before his death. Mieko Catlett reached the town in August with the ashes of Robert Catlett,…
Video: What’s inside Mumbai’s Baahubali thali? A Mumbai food video is drawing attention online after a vlogger shared his experience of a thali meal that comes with an unusually long list of dishes. The Instagram clip has prompted plenty of reactions, with viewers discussing everything from the food on the plate to the idea of…
Representative Image via Canva Tyrannosaurus rex has been known as the most dangerous dinosaur for decades, and our picture of the giant beast has been built almost entirely from bones, skulls, ribs, teeth, and skeletons carefully pieced together in museums.Bones tell us what the animal looked like, how big it was, and even what it…
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy (Image: ANI) The numbers tell a story that goes beyond a police crackdown. After testing 8,310 students across 150 colleges in Mangaluru, police found 98 who tested positive for drug use. Months later, 50 of those students were tested again. Thirty-eight now tested negative, with the students telling authorities…
Photo: @LadyCecilyNevil/ X We have always wondered how Royal families pass down responsibility and tradition to their successors, and while most of us might anticipate a set of formal lessons. Often, it’s something much simpler, over a shared cup of tea, a regular chat, a small ritual repeated over the years that slowly influences how…
