
Aditi Bhaduri
As large parts of the world celebrate Buddha Purnima, tradition reminds us that over 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama—who would become Gautama Buddha, the Enlightened One—was born on this day. It is also believed that on this very day, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in prese...Read more
Aditi Bhaduri
Recently, in Delhi, where he had come to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meet, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready to restart oil trade with India and supply crude once again. He also said that Iran looked forward to India’s continued engage...Read more
Ashhar Alam/New Delhi
In Indian cinema, fandom often goes far beyond admiration. Fans celebrate their favourite stars through rituals, giant cut-outs, milk abhishekams, and even emotional devotion that resembles reverence more than entertainment. But in South India, this admiration has take...Read more
New Delhi
The main event of the International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata on June 21, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on Wednesday.
He also said that the theme for this year will be ‘Yoga for Healthy Aging’, highlighting the role of yoga in promoting physical health, mental well...Read more