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…
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 on its official website, UPSC. The Civil Services Preliminary Examination will be held on May 23, 2027, while the Main Examination will begin on August 20. The calendar also includes important dates for NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, CAPF, CMS, and other recruitment examinations…
Real estate agent Raj Singh says he has been experienced verbal racist abuse An Indian-New Zealand real estate agent has spoken out after years of targeted harassment by a neighbour, including eggs thrown at his cars, rubbish dumped outside his home and repeated racist abuse.Raj Singh said the attacks began in 2018 and has continued…
Most readers encountering this issue yet again may feel fatigued by the continuing debate on whether Tata Sons should be listed. However, there are certain aspects that merit closer attention. Tata Sons Private Limited, labelled as a non-banking finance company (NBFC) and a core investment company (CIC), essentially functions as principal investment holding company of…
William Shakespeare (Image: Wikipedia) Some lines from literature arrive with noise and drama. They announce themselves immediately. They sound grand, powerful and impossible to ignore. Then some lines work differently. They do not rush toward the reader. They move slowly. At first, they may even sound simple, almost conversational. But then they stay. Hours later,…
You’ll feel like the day is neither a gift nor a punishment. It’s just balanced. The Moon supports routine and Mercury keeps your mind practical, so income and expenditure can match, leaving you with a calm sense of control.Some travel plans may change. A long journey can get cancelled, or delayed, or simply lose its…
NEW DELHI: The Telangana high court upheld the conviction of a woman who stabbed her husband to death during a violent quarrel at her parents’ home, but reduced her punishment from four years of rigorous imprisonment to a fine of just Rs 500.The case revolved around a sudden quarrel between the couple. According to court…