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Why a King Was Destroyed After Challenging Durga

Faith often grows quietly in the hearts of devotees. But sometimes, it reveals itself through powerful moments that leave entire kingdoms stunned. The story of the sacred Thawe Durga Temple is one such tale. It is not only about a temple. It is about devotion, arrogance, miracles, and the mysterious…

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5 Indian Temples That Close at Night Because Gods Are Believed to Appear

In daylight, a shrine is a place people visit. After dark, in certain corners of India, it becomes a place people step away from. Not because faith ends there, but because faith deepens into restraint. These are not just stories about miracles. They are stories about a very old Indian…

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Nitish Kumar Files Rajya Sabha Nomination, Signals Leadership Shift in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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Do You Know Amrapali? The Woman Everyone Desired but No One Could Keep

“अनिच्चा वत संखारा उप्पादवयधम्मिनो। उप्पज्जित्वा निरुज्जन्ति तेसं वूपसमो सुखो॥” This famous Buddhist verse reminds us of a simple truth: everything in life changes. Beauty fades, power shifts, and admiration from the world never lasts forever. The story of Amrapali perfectly reflects this idea. More than 2,500 years ago, in the…

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5 Sacred Places Where Sita Mata’s Presence Is Still Felt Today

“जनकसुता जगजननि जानकी। अतिसय प्रिय करुणानिधान की॥” Sita Mata is not remembered only as the wife of Lord Rama. She is revered as Janaki, daughter of King Janaka, and as Bhumija, the daughter of the Earth. In the Ramayana, her life moves through moments of joy, exile, trial and ultimate…

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Govt claims it is blood-sufficient. But is it?

On August 19, 2025, the government claimed that the annual blood requirement for the county was met the previous year. This, despite several reports and studies on shortage of blood in various parts of the country and significant state, and intra-state variations in the availability of blood.

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7 Temples Where Women’s Wishes Are Said to Be Fulfilled Faster

Faith has always been a powerful force in a woman’s life. Whether she prays for her family, health, marriage, children, or personal success, devotion gives strength and clarity. In Hindu tradition, certain temples are especially known for fulfilling women’s wishes quickly. These sacred places are connected to divine feminine energy…

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How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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Indian Turtle: Species Diversity, Habitat and Conservation Importance

Why should we avoid keeping turtles as pets?Turtles and tortoises, with their unique traits and tranquil demeanor, have often been sought-after exotic pets. Nevertheless, it's crucial to realize that these animals are unfit for domestic life for various reasons. Turtles aren’t easy pets:Turtles and tortoises demand specific dietary and environmental…

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Udit Narayan Accused of ‘Medical Betrayal’ - First Wife Says Her Uterus Was Removed Without Consent

Renowned Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan is facing a fresh controversy after his first wife, Ranjana Narayan Jha, filed a formal police complaint alleging that her uterus was removed without her knowledge or consent during a medical visit nearly three decades ago - an accusation that has shocked both fans…

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5 People Who Supported Rajpal Yadav Financially After He Surrendered at Tihar Jail

On 5 February 2026, veteran Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail in Delhi in connection with a long-running cheque bounce and debt case amounting to nearly ₹9 crore. His emotional plea that he had “no money and no one to help” struck a chord across the entertainment industry…

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5 Healthy Steamed Indian Breakfasts for Energy and Fitness

Many of us may have heard the common saying that breakfast is the most crucial meal in a day. In today’s past-paced environment, numerous individuals are not providing breakfast the importance that it deserves. However, in India, breakfast is very closely linked to our traditions and we have a plethora…

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Health budget grows every year. So why isn’t public healthcare improving?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.06 lakh crore health budget for 2026-27, a 9 percent increase from the current financial year. Yet persistent gaps in utilisation, staffing and quality suggest higher allocations alone cannot fix India's public health crisis.

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Why Indian Brides Never Skip These Bangles: 8 Regional Traditions Explained

In India, bangles are much more than mere ornaments. They hold cultural significance, spiritual blessings, and centuries of tradition. Worn during weddings, festivals, and daily rituals, bangles reflect a woman’s identity and her life journey. Each region of India has unique bangle styles, materials, and designs, from ivory and gold…

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Married at 15, worked all his life, never cut a cake… what happened on his 70th birthday will break your heart

For most of his life, Ram Dinesh Rai never paused to count the years. Birthdays came and went without candles, without cake, without anyone saying, “This day is yours.” There was always work waiting. Meals to cook. Floors to clean. Children to raise. Life, for him, was not about celebrating…

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Hafta letters: ‘Solving’ Bihar, personal data theft, Barkha Trehan’s interview

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SC’s baffling bail order rattled the press. Voter rolls exercise should terrify it

It is rare for India’s mainstream media to speak with one voice on an issue that makes the government uncomfortable. It is remarkable, therefore, that almost every major newspaper made strong editorial comments about the recent Supreme Court ruling granting bail to five of those implicated in the 2020 Delhi…

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Hafta letters: Gaza, Chandrachud interview, subscription tips, Mamdani and caste

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How we broke the voter roll story before it became a national conversation

More than a year ago, when I began looking into possible manipulation of voter rolls, the first person to help me understand it was Dr SY Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India.

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Indian politician stuns onlookers and rights groups by yanking down Muslim woman’s hijab

Amnesty International denounces Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's act as ‘assault on woman’s dignity and identity’ as opposition calls for his resignation

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Faces Backlash After Removing Woman Doctor's Hijab at Public Event

A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing a woman doctor's hijab at an appointment letter distribution in Patna has drawn sharp reactions from political parties. The Congress and RJD criticised the act as disrespectful, while discussions on respect, dignity and women's safety have intensified.

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Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

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Did ‘Yadav pride’ songs galvanise support for the NDA in Bihar?

After a post-mortem on its Bihar assembly poll performance, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has decided to crack down on the booming ecosystem of election-time music. On Saturday, the party said it will send legal notices to singers and creators who used RJD flags, symbols or leader names in their…

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Hafta letters: Feedback on Hafta Live, Bihar polls, on Nitish Kumar

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‘Emotional mode, not election mode’: Modi on Bihar win at Ramnath Goenka lecture

Delivering the sixth Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government does not win elections by being in “24x7 election mode” but by operating in “emotional mode”. A mode driven by an “inner restlessness” to ease the hardships of citizens, he said.

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