India’s telecom sector has long been a cornerstone of its digital transformation story. From enabling affordable connectivity to powering platforms that underpin Digital India, the sector’s success has rested not just on technology or investment, but on the strength of its institutional framework. At the heart of this framework lies an important principle: the separation…
In a bid to boost cross-border tourism, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced its first-ever Bharat Gaurav tourist train which will connect India to Nepal. Known as the “Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra”, this special train is perfect for cultural and spiritual explorers as it will take travellers to Nepal’s some of…
Adhik Maas 2026, also known as Purushottam Maas or Mal Maas, runs from May 17 to June 15 as the extra lunar month of Jyeshtha. In Vedic astrology, this is no ordinary period. There is no Sankranti within these dates, no solar transition, and that creates a rare spiritual pause.It is believed that Lord Vishnu…
Allegations made by actor Ankita Chakraborty against filmmaker Debaloy Bhattacharya have sparked widespread discussion within the Bengali film and television industry over the past few days. The matter escalated when Ankita addressed the media, offering further details regarding her claims and confirming that legal action has been initiated.According to the actor, the alleged incident took…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the online portal today, May 21, 2026, for candidates to submit their bank account details to claim a refund of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 examination fee.Candidates appearing for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will not have to pay any additional fee for the fresh…
Millions of children in England to benefit from free bus travel this summer / Image: File Millions of children across England will be able to travel on local buses for free throughout August under a new government-backed scheme aimed at helping families cope with rising living costs.The plan, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will allow…
Devendraraj Suthar Tea is commonly regarded as an everyday beverage, yet within the cultural history of Asian civilisations, its significance has extended far beyond taste or social habit. In countries such as China, Japan and India, tea has long been associated with states of contemplation, mindfulness, self-discipline and human communion. This association rests less on…
The Sapera community is a semi-nomadic group of traditional snake charmers and catchers across North India. These can be particularly found in states like Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The word “Sapera” itself means snake charmer. Historically, Saperas travelled village to village with cobras, one of the most venomous snakes in the world,…
The first hint that Adhik Jyeshtha Maas has arrived isn’t a headline or a horoscope alert. It’s the way elders pause mid-conversation and say, almost casually, “Is baar Adhik hai,” this time it’s the extra month. In some homes, the tulsi plant gets a fresh circling of water at dawn. In others, someone quietly cancels…
NEW DELHI: India is witnessing a sharp rise in dog bite cases, and the Supreme Court has now stepped in with stark observations on what it called a public health situation that had reached “deeply disturbing proportions.” In a judgment passed on May 19, the court referred to data showing that Tamil Nadu recorded approximately…