“Look what I found!” a few days before Easter, a friend sent me an online advertisement for a workshop on making Indian-Hutsul pysanky. It sounded unusual, though not entirely unexpected. As someone who studies India, I know that Ukraine and India share many ancient cultural links, even if most of them are forgotten or little…
Deoghar literally translates as the “Abode of the Gods,” this place ranks incredibly high on eastern India’s list of must-visit pilgrimage spots. Situated in Jharkhand, the town circles entirely around Baba Baidyanath Dham. Not only is this the state’s sole Jyotirlinga, but it’s also a heavyweight among the twelve sacred Shiva shrines scattered across the…
This week starts with promise and then throws a little sand in your shoes. Monday is actually supportive for investments and practical planning. You speak sweetly, people respond, and even unexpected guests can bring good feelings if you greet them warmly. Still, don’t overpush your body. Capricorn often thinks rest is optional, but your system…
A screenshot of an advertisement promoting an illegal betting app Hyderabad: Illegal betting platforms, once hidden in secret groups, have transformed into slick digital marketing machines. They now openly target youngsters across social media, using AI-generated videos, fake jackpot stories, and sponsored ads that promise instant wealth. Despite repeated police crackdowns, these networks continue to…
A Class 12 student’s investigation into CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) contract has gone viral. The blog, authored by Sarthak Sidhant, examines tender documents related to the OSM contract awarded for the evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets. In the post, the student alleges that changes made to tender conditions over multiple rounds may have benefited…
File photo: World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Picture credit: AP) World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged stronger international support to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that delays in response and mistrust within communities are hampering efforts to control the virus.Tedros made the…
The debate on the lack of ‘freedom of the press’ in India has flared up once again after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to five European nations. In Oslo, Mr Modi attended a joint media appearance with the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre. As the two leaders concluded their statements and began walking away…
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Instagram, curated a Pinterest wedding board, or simply sat through a sappy anniversary toast, you’ve almost certainly heard it. That perfectly aesthetic post featuring the words: “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” It’s proudly credited to the legendary ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and people…
This week begins on a clean, auspicious note. You may feel drawn to a religious task, a small ceremony, or simply lighting a lamp and sitting quietly for a few minutes. It suits you. Family energy supports you too, especially through your children, their cooperation lifts your mood and gives you fresh strength. Early week…
Bhopal: After a prolonged spell of stifling heat under a sizzling summer sun, with day temperatures settling in the 40-plus range almost as a matter of routine, the city can finally look heavenwards in the hope of some relief. The regional meteorological office on Saturday flagged the possibility of thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty…