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There was a time when India was celebrated not merely as an ancient civilisation, but as a civilisation of ideas. Long before modern democracies spoke of pluralism and coexistence, India had nurtured traditions of philosophical debate, spiritual inquiry, and intellectual dissent. This was a land where sages questioned existence, poets challenged social divisions, and saints rose above narrow identities in…
Damanjeet Singh and Pardaman Singh Two men have been arrested and charged in Canada following a shooting at a home in Surrey that police say is linked to extortion threats.The incident took place on April 22 at around 12:40 am in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue, according to the Surrey Police Service. Officers responded…
NEW DELHI: The push for electrification of its network has reduced Indian Railways’ diesel consumption by 185 crore litres annually, equivalent to around four days of India’s total diesel demand. With electrification of railways’ broad-gauge network touching 99.6%, the quantum of diesel use has fallen to around 37% of what it was in 2016-17, officials…
NEW DELHI: Amid government’s big push for next-generation reforms for improving ease of living and ease of doing business, PM Modi has directed all ministries and departments to go back to the intended beneficiaries – citizens and businesses – to assess the impact of policy modifications on their life and work.TOI has learnt that PM…
Blake Lively reportedly faces major setback as Taylor Swift distances herself ahead of wedding to Travis Kelce.(Image via Getty Images) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have remained conscious of staying away from the drama around her former best friend, Blake Lively, as the popular actress dragged her into the infamous lawsuit with Justin Baldoni.While there…
Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players celebrate with the tournament trophy during the presentation ceremony after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, late Sunday, May 31, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Seventeen years taught Royal Challengers Bengaluru how to endure. One title taught them how to win.“Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so…
NEW DELHI: For nearly two decades, Virat Kohli has lived and breathed Royal Challengers Bengaluru. On Sunday night in Ahmedabad, he finally experienced a moment he had imagined countless times.After smashing the winning six to seal RCB’s second IPL title and complete a successful title defence against Gujarat Titans, Kohli revealed that finishing the chase…
Picture source: X/ PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat to shine a spotlight on veteran educationist Girija Amma, whose efforts to encourage students to contribute towards the welfare of Indian soldiers have drawn national attention.Recalling a recent meeting in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister said, “I…
It’s a proud moment for Mini Mathur and filmmaker Kabir Khan, as their daughter Sairah recently completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, earning her diploma after two years of hard work and academic commitment.Mini and Kabir attended the graduation ceremony alongside their son, Viviaan, proudly celebrating Sairah’s achievement as she marked the end of one…
In an age of social media, moments that truly shape an individual get overlooked. One such moment is family stories and rituals. Some of the strongest foundations of identity are built much closer to home, yet oversaturation is quietly taking over these moments.Long after childhood fades, many adults still remember family customs and stories that…
