You can want the full ritual and still not be able to do it. That is the starting point for many Hindu families in the US and UK. Not indifference. Not lack of faith. Just real life.A proper yagya, also written yajna, is a Vedic fire ritual with trained chanting, offerings into a consecrated fire,…
A major tribute is set to come up in Theni district for one of Tamil cinema’s most respected filmmakers, Bharathiraja. The Tamil Nadu Government has announced plans to build a memorial hall in his birthplace, complete with a bronze statue. The announcement has now received appreciation from actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan, who…
Sarfaraz Khan on the right (Screengrab) Sarfaraz Khan made a big impact as a substitute fielder for the injured Rishabh Pant on Day 3 of India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.His constant chatter from short leg appeared to unsettle Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, with both eventually getting…
Wars are now hitting more than 43% of the world’s oil supply More than 43% of the world’s oil now comes from countries caught in wars, attacks and export curbs. Countries hit by the disruptions produced about 45 million barrels of oil a day in 2025, according to Reuters calculations based on IEA data.The figure,…
Investigators suspect a flammable substance has been used on the victims’ faces A Hindu family of four was found murdered inside their locked home in Bangladesh’s Rangpur city, with investigators uncovering disturbing details about the killings and an alleged attempt to destroy evidence.The victims were identified as retired Rangpur Zilla School teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, 65,…
A Rakhi bought from a market can be beautiful. But a Rakhi you make yourself carries something money cannot really buy: your intention for the person wearing it.That is the idea behind making a Vedic-inspired Rakhi this year.Raksha Bandhan falls on August 28, 2026, and the planetary alignment makes family, protection, and roots particularly important….
Sonam Kapoor REACTS to notices issued to 722 Mumbai auto and taxi drivers over Marathi language test Amid the ongoing row over Maharashtra’s new rule making Marathi mandatory for commercial vehicle drivers, actress Sonam Kapoor has reacted to the controversy on social media. Her response comes as transport officials continue assessing drivers across Mumbai and…
Indian women’s hockey team (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s women hockey players have made an emotional appeal to save the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), insisting that the competition has played a crucial role in building the confidence of a young side that is on the brink of its best-ever World Cup finish…
Sugar prices cool 18% after hitting record high Sugar prices are cooling down after hitting a record Rs 67 per kg last week, with ex-mill rates now falling 18% to Rs 55 per kg.Food secretary Sanjeev Chopra attributed the drop to the government’s recent decision of allowing sugar imports and action against hoarding and speculation….
Albany Police Department became a laughing stock when it issued a BOLO notice for a man who picked up $30 from the floor while shopping at Walmart. The Albany Police Department issued a Be on the Lookout order for a man who apparently picked up $30 from the floor while shopping at Walmart. Sharing a…