Camphor Diya: Spiritual & Practical Benefits Explained
Discover how lighting a camphor diya in the evening cleanses negativity, attracts positivity, and purifies your home environment according to Hindu beliefs and Ayurveda.
Discover how lighting a camphor diya in the evening cleanses negativity, attracts positivity, and purifies your home environment according to Hindu beliefs and Ayurveda.
Dr. MGR Janaki College for Women hosted a vibrant Pongal festival, showcasing traditional rural charm with cultural events and community participation.
Lohri 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, featuring bonfires, folk dances, and traditional foods. The festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of longer days.
Explore India's vibrant mid-January festivals from Lohri to Pongal. Discover how different regions celebrate harvest, solar transitions, and cultural traditions uniquely.
Explore five iconic Asian landmarks named after animals, including Bhutan's Tiger's Nest Monastery and Indonesia's Komodo National Park, each with unique cultural and natural significance.
Pune's Adi Kala Sattra Festival 2025 featured classical dance forms like Sattriya, Chhau, Kathakali and Kathak. Dr Devika Borthakur curated the event, with performances bringing mythological tales to life.
Learn which items should never go in your washing machine to avoid costly repairs and preserve your favorite garments. Simple habits can save you thousands.
Learn how to prepare traditional Moong Dal Khichdi for Makar Sankranti 2026 with this simple step-by-step recipe. Celebrate the festival with this wholesome dish.
Ductless kitchen chimneys rely on filters for air cleaning. This guide explains how grease and carbon filters work, their maintenance needs, and how to match them to your cooking style for optimal performance.
Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar explains how growing up in a farming family shaped his view of harvest festivals and cuisine, emphasizing effort, patience, and communal food traditions.
Teachers and students at Guru Nanak Girls College in Lucknow celebrated Lohri with Punjabi folk music and dance, embracing cultural traditions on campus.
A participatory art installation inspired by Anoushka Shankar's track 'New Dawn' will debut in Mumbai. Part of the 'HeartWorks 2026' exhibition, it features children's artworks, with proceeds from sales supporting NGOs.
A Mumbai entrepreneur's emotional video about buying a car and seeking his father's advice goes viral, highlighting family values over materialism.
Discover heartfelt Makar Sankranti 2026 wishes, messages, and quotes to share with family and friends. Celebrate this solar festival with traditional greetings.
The Punjabi community in Kolkata celebrates Lohri with bonfires, folk songs, and traditional food, passing on cultural identity and values to the next generation through rituals and gatherings.
The Pawtner Carnival, curated with Calcutta Times, made its debut in Kolkata, attracting over 1,200 visitors and 250 registered pets. The event featured fashion shows, grooming sessions, and activities.
The annual Magh Mela in Prayagraj will begin on January 15, coinciding with Makar Sankranti. Devotees will gather at the Sangam for holy dips and rituals.
A fitness expert explains how low-impact exercises like walking and swimming can boost mobility, reduce injury risk, and support long-term health as people age.
As 2026 approaches, understanding the distinction between Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year becomes crucial. The Year of the Fire Horse brings cultural nuances that matter for celebrations worldwide.
A session at the Kolkata Literary Festival 2026 explored M.S. Swaminathan's life, his farmer-focused Green Revolution work, and his sustainable agriculture ideas, featuring his niece Priyambada Jayakumar.
Vcare has launched a new Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, featuring one of India's first single-day facial architecture treatments for enhanced beauty solutions.
Tattv blends traditional Indian bathing practices with contemporary urban needs, offering a fresh approach to daily wellness routines in metro cities.
Discover the top five traditional Pongal dishes, from sweet to savoury, that define this vibrant Indian harvest festival in 2026.
Fifty years after her passing, Agatha Christie's detective novels and characters like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot continue to dominate bookstores and streaming platforms worldwide.
Astrologers reveal why certain zodiac signs like Capricorn, Aquarius, and Cancer encounter repeated tests and problems in life, making their journey tougher than others.
A Chinese woman's decade-old 'love insurance' policy paid out INR 1.3 lakh when she married her high school sweetheart, sparking viral envy online.
The 17th Kolkata Literary Festival concluded with sessions on identity, heritage, and tolerance. Authors discussed crime writing, philosophy, and media ethics, celebrating the city's intellectual spirit.
Learn practical tips to turn your balcony into a welcoming habitat for sparrows, bulbuls, and other small birds. Discover how food, water, plants, and patience can bring nature closer to home.
Get inspired by Bollywood divas like Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone for your Makar Sankranti 2026 attire. Discover festive saree styles in auspicious colors.
A four-year-old hippopotamus at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo, suffering from a neurological disorder, has finally left the water after nearly 20 days. Zoo authorities report positive response to UV and infrared therapies.