A Buddhist devout reads in front of Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo Credit: Representational Photo The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Varanasi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, South Korea. The announcement was made…
TVS XL 100 – The Workhorse among TVS’s mopeds Remember the iconic TVS Moped ad campaigns such as Namma Oru Vandi, Oh! What a Way to Get Carried Away, and Built Extra Tough? Through the 1980s and 1990s, the TVS moped was the quintessential family workhorse. Since its introduction in 1979 under the leadership of…
The first Sawan Somwar (or Shravan) of 2026 falls on Monday, August 3, 2026. Sawan will begin on July 30, 2026. The first Monday of the holy month is especially important for devotees of Lord Shiva. Sawan Somwar is considered a powerful force for overcoming stress, building mental strength, securing blessings for marriage, and promoting…
While protests at Janter Manter by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against the NEET paper leek, have taken over social media and people are now celebrating Dharmendra Pradhan‘s resignation, actress Raveena Tandon has applauded the peaceful demonstrations in Mizoram while expressing concern that similar movements in some regions were overshadowed by political groups, unruly elements,…
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was close to leaving the Lanka Premier League (LPL) after he was left out of Kandy Royals’ match against Colombo Capitals despite reportedly being told he would play as the team’s ‘Impact Player’.According to media reports, the franchise had informed Afridi before the match that he would be used as…
A Palestinian man inspects the damage at a mosque, which Palestinians say was damaged by Israeli settlers, in Qusra near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday (July 26, 2026), setting fire to two mosques and…
Sawan Somwar Vrat will be observed on the Mondays of the holy month of Sawan in the year 2026. Sawan Mondays 2026 Dates are 3 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August. These days are dedicated to Lord Shiva and are considered very effective for doing Jalabhishek, praying, chanting mantras and fasting.Many devotees observe Sawan…
‘I’m so very loved’: Kajol marks National Parents’ Day with emotional note, shares rare photos of parents and in-laws National Parents’ Day is observed every year to recognise the unconditional love, care and dedication of parents. The occasion celebrates the vital role mothers and fathers play in raising children and strengthening families.Actress Kajol celebrated National…
India fast bowler Prince Yadav was ruled out of the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury during the previous match.“Prince Yadav was unavailable for selection in the third T20I due to a hamstring niggle which he sustained while bowling in the second T20I…
Food is a very important subject for the devotees of Lord Shiva. In the holy month of Sawan, a large number of people observe the Somwar fast on Mondays. This vrat is for the blessings of Lord Shiva, family happiness, marriage, good health, and peace. Food rules are very important in Sawan Somwar vrat. The…