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Mumbai: Every year during Ganesh Chaturthi, millions of devotees gather to seek blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbai’s most iconic Ganesh idol. Revered as the “King of Lalbaug,” the idol is not just a religious symbol but also a cultural landmark that reflects the city’s spirit. While its grandeur and massive crowds are well known, there […]

Indore: As the festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 sweeps across the nation, Indore has emerged as a vibrant hub of devotion, with thousands of devotees thronging its ancient Ganesh temples. Many of these shrines, dating back between 300 and 1200 years, have long been revered as sacred centres of faith, worship, and meditation. From

Is it just you, or does it really feel like the world hit fast-forward after 2020? One moment it was the “new normal” of masks and lockdowns, and suddenly—it’s 2025. Many people admit they still catch themselves thinking it’s 2021. The timeline feels surreal, as if the pandemic compressed years into a blur. The Slow

A new scientific study has revealed that crows, long known for their intelligence, are capable of holding grudges against humans and other animals for years. The research highlights just how observant, socially aware, and emotionally complex these birds truly are. Not Just Scavengers Often dismissed as mere scavengers, crows are proving to be much more

Mumbai: A recent case in Mumbai has highlighted a hidden health hazard lurking in many Indian kitchens — old aluminium pressure cookers. Doctors warn that long-term use of decades-old cookers, especially those made from unregulated metal sources, may expose users to dangerous levels of lead contamination. Last week, a Mumbai resident was diagnosed with lead

Singapore is home to many firsts, but one of its most unique attractions is the Night Safari — the world’s first nocturnal zoo. Opened in 1994, the park has transformed the way people experience wildlife by allowing visitors to observe animals in their natural nighttime environments. From just SGD 50, travellers can embark on this

When travelling abroad, an Indian passport is more than just a ticket to cross borders — its colour itself tells a story. Each shade signifies a specific category of travellers and their purpose, making it easier for authorities to identify the nature of travel at a glance. 1. Blue Passport – Ordinary Passport The most

New Delhi: In a historic leap for India’s space journey, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled the first model of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), marking the country’s entry into the elite league of nations with independent orbital laboratories. The reveal took place during the two-day National Space Day celebrations in the capital

Bhopal: A centuries-old tradition in Madhya Pradesh has taken a fascinating turn after palaeontologists revealed that stones long worshipped as sacred by villagers in Padlya are actually fossilised dinosaur eggs dating back nearly 70 million years. For generations, locals revered the rounded stones as kuldevta (ancestral protective spirits), offering prayers and rituals. However, scientific studies

New Delhi: India’s booming online gaming sector is facing a major challenge with the introduction of the “Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025”, tabled in Parliament on Friday. If passed, the bill will prohibit all real money gaming platforms, including popular names such as Dream11, My11Circle, MPL, WinZO, Gameskraft, Rummy, and Pokerbaazi, categorising