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For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice

Among the thousands of pilgrims arriving at the banks of Sangam for Mahakumbh 2025, two French women, Marina Das and Maria Chanderth, stand out for their unwavering connection to the Kumbh. For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice For these two women, the Kumbh is more than a religious gathering—it’s a practice that ties them to …

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Aurangzeb's descendants are now rickshaw pullers, claims Yogi Adityanath

India Today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday courted controversy with his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his lineage. Speaking at an event in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP leader claimed that descendants of the controversial Mughal ruler are now living near Kolkata, earning their livelihood as rickshaw pullers. Highlighting what he described as the "divine justice of history", Adityanath …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Paush Month 2024: Know The Significance Of Performing Surya Puja On This Auspicious Month

ABP News

Paush Month 2024: The Hindu calendar's Paush month is considered highly auspicious for religious activities, including worship and charity. Key Festivals And Observances In Paush Month 2024: December 18, 2024 : Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi December 22, 2024 : Kalashtami December 25, 2024 : Madan Mohan Malaviya Jayanti, Christmas December 26, 2024 : Safala Ekadashi December 28, 2024 : Pradosh Vrat …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Travancore Devaswom Board tells temple priests to improve performance

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an effort to upgrade the efficiency of temple priests, the Travancore Devaswom Board has issued a circular of caution to priests attached to it, urging them to improve their ‘work performance’ in line with the customs and standards of conduct stipulated by the temple where they work. It comes in the wake of a report from the devaswom …

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3 weeks ago

Bible in Texas schools: Teachers are about to enter a world of pain.

Slate

As an English professor with a divinity school degree and a deep love for the Bible, I have for 20 years taught a college class that’s now called Reading the Bible. It’s a quartet of feats, really: to ask 1) public-school teachers to teach 2) the Bible to 3) young children without 4) the defining context in which the Bible …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hidden Coastal Gems: 5 Beach Destinations In India For A Romantic Escape

ABP News

Winter weddings often encourage couples to plan dreamy beachfront destinations for their honeymoon, and Goa has always been among the tops on their lists. Yet, couples who would like to go beyond the beaten track will find several less-known coast gems in India for a hugging and romantic setting far removed from the screened crowds. Picture the idyllic Marari Beach …

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1 month ago

Governor calls Sathya Sai Baba a saint of service

Deccan Chronicle

Anantapur: AP Governor Abdul Nazeer described Sri Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi as a shining example of a saint who motivated millions to get on to the path of service. Addressing devotees as chief guest at the 99birth anniversary celebrations of Satya Sai Baba at the Sai Kulwanth Hall in Prasanthinilayam in Puttaparthi of Satya Sai district on Saturday, the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

How Guru Nanak's journey from Mecca to Tibet reshaped faith across borders

India Today

Indian religions cherish their wandering heroes. Woodcut of Guru Nanak with Mardana and Bala It was Nanak’s belief in divine service towards others that elevated him to a transcendent figure amongst different sects. Guru Nanak's journey, which began later in his 30s, continued until his last breath as he travelled to numerous Hindu and Muslim religious sites, including Mecca and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Gurpurab 2024: Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh, Harshdeep Kaur talk about the festival, langar, shabad and Karah Parshad

Hindustan Times

Daler Mehndi: I look forward to Prabhat Pheris on Gurpurab To me, this time of the year is like renewing of the cells in the body with fresh vital energy. Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh and Harshdeep Kaur Daler Mehndi My childhood memories of Gurpurab are of pure happiness, bliss and joy. Sukhwinder Singh: I was 7 when I started singing …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

All Buddhist heritage sites in state to be revamped: CM Majhi

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said the Odisha government will prepare an integrated plan for development of all Buddhist heritage sites in the state including the Dhauli Shanti Stupa. Addressing a function organised to celebrate the 52nd year of establishment of the Peace Pagoda at Dhauli, the chief minister said the Buddhist shrine is a sacred site …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meet the religious leaders shaping the next generation of social justice activism

NPR

Meet the religious leaders shaping the next generation of social justice activism toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Most public policy lecture halls do not echo with call-and-response Gospel hymns. Sponsor Message “To stand outside of the doors of that church and see the state capital right in front of you,” he says, “I don't think there's a more profound image. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Significance of Dhanteras: A Journey Through Wealth, Prosperity, and Divinity

Deccan Chronicle

Dhanteras is an important Hindu festival celebrated as per the Hindu calendar on Krishna Paksha, the 13th lunar day in the month of Ashwin. It is a day to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, and people engage in the age-old tradition of buying gold and silver ornaments, vehicles, and utensils. The festival also marks the start …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Art of Meditation: A Journey to Bliss and Enlightenment

New Indian Express

Meditation is a practice that helps children focus their minds and reduce stress and anxiety. It enhances their beauty, life span, strength, health, intelligence and energy. To meditate properly, children must learn how to focus their minds on any part of the body or concentrate on a point. They can also imagine themselves in a state of bliss and peace …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Ferguson activist raised in the Black Church showed pastors how to aid young protesters

Associated Press

As twilight descended on Ferguson, Missouri, for a third consecutive night after the killing of Michael Brown Jr. by a police officer, Gwendolyn DeLoach Packnett could no longer hold her peace. “She was, ‘I know that you’re passionate about this, I know that you’re angry, but I need you to stay home tonight.’” “And I remember thinking to myself, ‘I …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Erstwhile Mysuru royal family objects to govt attempt to take over Chamundeshwari temple

The Hindu

The erstwhile royal family of Mysuru has objected to the enactment of the Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act 2024. Addressing a media conference in Mysuru on August 12, representative of the erstwhile royal family of Mysore Pramoda Devi Wadiyar contended that the government of Karnataka had enacted the legislation to ‘take over ownership, control and management’ of Chamundeshwari temple …

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5 months ago

Evangelical 'mass radicalization around Trump' in 'overdrive' after shooting: expert

Raw Story

According to a scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump over a week ago has given a boost to Christian nationalists and far-right evangelicals who believe the former president is the chosen one as promised in various prophecies. According to the religious scholar, since that time "right-wing Christianity is presently …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Cong's ‘artful statistical jugglery’ jibe at Modi over 8 crore new jobs remark

Hindustan Times

The Congress on Monday continued its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement saying that eight crore new jobs were created in the last 3-4 years. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that the Modi government did some ‘artful statistical jugglery’ to claim job creation. Congress general secretary slammed PM Modi over the latter's '8 crore new jobs' …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

More World Leaders Should Follow Modi’s Meditation Break

News 18

Worldwide there are Presidents and Prime Ministers who regularly take holidays. Over the past decade, over 300 British MPs from upper and lower houses have undergone mindfulness training in the Buddhist tradition and there is even support for a meditation room in Parliament. The acceptability of ‘mindfulness’ over ‘meditation’ in the West may explain the derogatory reactions to Modi’s contemplative …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Showcasing Rama’s divinity

The Hindu

The young princes in Ayodhya were growing up delighting everyone and Rama was the most loved of them all impressing everyone not only with his prowess in various fields but mainly due to his goodness which made him shine like the sun. One may wonder how Rama’s war on Tataka dovetails with dharma, but the purity of the act is …

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7 months ago

Thriving young minds

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD : Hosting its second Bala Kala Vikas event, M Eshwaraiah Art Gallery brings back a fun and educational experience where children can enjoy their summer vacation while honing their artistic skills. Bala Kala Vikas 2024, held at ES Art Gallery, Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, featured paintings from students of various schools in and around Hyderabad. With the aim of encouraging …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Woman, 83, becomes Howard University’s oldest graduate: ‘If I can do it, why not you?’

Hindustan Times

When 83-year-old Marie Fowler started her journey towards earning her doctoral degree, she thought she would never make it past the first semester. She did it and went on to become Howard University’s oldest graduate. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “It is never too late,” Fowler told ABC 7 News - WJLA. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The university, in a Facebook …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Woman, 83, becomes Howard University’s oldest graduate: ‘If I can do it, why not you?’

Hindustan Times

When 83-year-old Marie Fowler started her journey towards earning her doctoral degree, she thought she would never make it past the first semester. She did it and went on to become Howard University’s oldest graduate. According to the outlet, Fowler also holds a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from the Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary. The university, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Democracy in love

New Indian Express

It is election season in India, and democracy is the divinity that is worshiped at this time, no matter what other wishes get expressed in different quarters. In other quarters, wishes for an elite, educated group reminiscent of a Roman senate that rules over the plebeians can be heard, ostensibly to save India from the errors of judgment that an …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Things to do in Bengaluru this weekend: Lego festival, trampoline park, parasailing and more

Hindustan Times

This weekend in Bengaluru promises a vibrant array of events to indulge in. Watch TCS World 10K: The 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru is scheduled for Sunday, April 28th, 2024. READ | ‘Free dosa, discounted rides’: Bengaluru businesses roll out incentives to boost voter turnout ahead of LS poll Bounce Bengaluru: India's largest trampoline park, it is …

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For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice

Aurangzeb's descendants are now rickshaw pullers, claims Yogi Adityanath

Paush Month 2024: Know The Significance Of Performing Surya Puja On This Auspicious Month

Travancore Devaswom Board tells temple priests to improve performance

Bible in Texas schools: Teachers are about to enter a world of pain.

Hidden Coastal Gems: 5 Beach Destinations In India For A Romantic Escape

Governor calls Sathya Sai Baba a saint of service

How Guru Nanak's journey from Mecca to Tibet reshaped faith across borders

Gurpurab 2024: Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh, Harshdeep Kaur talk about the festival, langar, shabad and Karah Parshad

All Buddhist heritage sites in state to be revamped: CM Majhi

Meet the religious leaders shaping the next generation of social justice activism

The Significance of Dhanteras: A Journey Through Wealth, Prosperity, and Divinity

The Art of Meditation: A Journey to Bliss and Enlightenment

Ferguson activist raised in the Black Church showed pastors how to aid young protesters

Erstwhile Mysuru royal family objects to govt attempt to take over Chamundeshwari temple

Evangelical 'mass radicalization around Trump' in 'overdrive' after shooting: expert

Cong's ‘artful statistical jugglery’ jibe at Modi over 8 crore new jobs remark

More World Leaders Should Follow Modi’s Meditation Break

Showcasing Rama’s divinity

Thriving young minds

Woman, 83, becomes Howard University’s oldest graduate: ‘If I can do it, why not you?’

Woman, 83, becomes Howard University’s oldest graduate: ‘If I can do it, why not you?’

Democracy in love

Things to do in Bengaluru this weekend: Lego festival, trampoline park, parasailing and more