In a country where Hanuman is not just worshipped as a deity but is an emotion and a symbol of faith, temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman can be found across cities, towns and remote villages. However, there’s one Himalayan hamlet in Uttarakhand which is often known for its natural beauty, and another unusual reason. Villagers…
Once part of Akbar’s library, this rare Qur’an manuscript sold for £863,600 in London. (Photo: sothebys) A rare Qur’an manuscript with a documented connection to Mughal emperor Akbar’s library has fetched £863,600 at a Sotheby’s auction in London, selling for more than 14 times its highest estimate after a 15-minute bidding battle. Dating to the…
Start with small, specific choices. Listen when someone speaks instead of preparing a reply. Check on a friend who has gone quiet. Share credit at work, apologise sincerely after hurting someone, and help without turning the gesture into a favour that must later be repaid. Kindness should also include healthy boundaries. Loving someone does not…
There’s something quietly hopeful about planting a bulb in October. You tuck a small, plain-looking thing into the soil, walk away, and months later it bursts into colour. In cooler regions, autumn is exactly when gardeners get these spring-flowering bulbs into the ground, so their roots can settle in before winter. In India, this mostly…
Monu Meturbala with his mother (Instgram) When his mother fell seriously ill, Monu Meturbala turned to faith in Lord Shiva. He asked for a wish that came straight from his heart. He asked nothing else but his mother’s recovery. He also made a promise that if she got better, he would run across the country…
At the time, Jackson was preparing for This Is It, his planned concert residency in London. The shows were expected to mark his return to the stage, and he was reportedly excited about what he had planned for audiences. Swizz said Jackson spoke enthusiastically about the performances during their visit. He even demonstrated some of…
No fall table feels complete without it. A classic pumpkin pie has a buttery crust filled with a smooth, spiced custard made from pumpkin puree, eggs, milk or cream, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The trick is to blind-bake the crust first, so it stays crisp under the wet filling. Bake until the edges set…
‘Itna saaf aur itna bada bathroom’ (Instagram) “China ki bullet train bhi India ki is train ke samne fail hai.” The video opens with this bold claim by travel creator Debajit Das, known as @nitin_vlogs_ on Instagram. He introduces viewers to his journey aboard India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. He travelled from Howrah Junction…
For many, a holiday in Paris is all the Eiffel Tower, romantic walks and relishing a range of delicious baked food. But for one tourist, the experience took a frightening turn when a protest unfolded right in front of them on the streets of the French capital.Sharing a point-of-view post on Instagram, Sivasankari Yoganandane wrote:…
5 things people do at temples that have a deeper meaning than you think For many people, a temple visit does not come with a handbook. You grow up watching your parents do certain things, then start doing them yourself. Shoes come off at the entrance, a bell is rung, hands are folded before the…