While Ganga water symbolizes purity, a unique taboo prevents taking it from Kashi. This holy city, a gateway to liberation, sees souls attain moksha. Removing its sacred waters is believed to disrupt departed souls’ journeys, carrying away ashes and spiritual energies. Devotees instead fetch Gangajal from Haridwar for rituals. The sacred river Ganga holds a…
Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the five southern states would together see their representation in the House rise from 129 seats to 195 once the proposed expansion of the Lower House takes effect, dismissing claims that the Centre’s delimitation plan would…
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings (PBKS) pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh delivered a defining moment in the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, striking twice in two balls and entering an elite club of left-arm pacers with 100 or more IPL wickets.With this, the 27-year-old pacer became the first PBKS…
NEET UG 2026: NTA opens portal for PwBD candidates to submit scribe details NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the portal for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 to submit details of their own scribe.According to the official notice…
H-2B visa is for non-agricultural guest workers employed mostly by the hospitality industry in the US. The Donald Trump administration silently walked back on a lesser-targeted visa program and restored its quota after reducing it, as the president’s private businesses depend largely on workers coming to the US on that visa. While the H-1B visa…
The introduction of Bharat Taxi is a timely development in India’s fast-changing mobility landscape. While new ride hailing platforms are not entirely uncommon, this initiative stands out for what it represents rather than what it adds to the market. It reflects a growing effort to rethink how mobility services are structured, financed and governed, especially…
Have you ever thought why bananas are called berries from a botanical point of view, whereas strawberries aren’t? This question might seem funny, but there is a scientific explanation behind it. While in popular terminology, fruits are categorised according to their flavour and looks, scientists categorise fruits depending on how they grow from the flowers….
Are you a passionate lover? If yes, then you must be knowing that passionate lovers have the powerful intense energy. These individuals are extremely emotional and deeply connected with their partner and they can express their love through romance. Their passion is visible from their romance, depth and devotion they have in relationship. They have…
Jamshedpur: A CoBRA jawan was hurt in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the Saranda forest on Thursday, even as security forces are engaged in the gun battle with the Maoist guerrillas for the second day in a row to finally flush out Naxals from West Singhbhum.On Thursday morning, an explosive went off when…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Lalit Modi NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made a bold prediction about young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying he could become the face of Indian cricket in the future. Known for spotting talent early, Modi recalled being completely stunned the first time he saw the teenager bat during the IPL.Speaking…