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Did Common People Speak Sanskrit in Ram’s Time?

Lord Ram and Lord Krishna are heard to speak Sanskrit on TV shows and movies and even in devotional stories. Their books are written in Sanskrit too; hence, it is reasonable to assume that Sanskrit must have been their language of communication as well. However, there is one important point…

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Velavadar's Blackbuck Grasslands: The Saurashtra Sanctuary That Looks Like Nowhere Else in India

A park that refuses to look like a parkThe first thing Velavadar takes from you is your reference points. Every wildlife sanctuary you've visited before had something to hide behind, a sal forest, a rocky ridge, a river bend where the animals could disappear. Velavadar has none of that. The…

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BRICS Summit Delhi traffic advisory (September 11): Full list of roads to avoid, diversions, best ways to reach airport, Metro, bus updates and everything commuters need to know

BRICS Delhi traffic news: Delhi commuters face significant traffic disruptions during the upcoming BRICS Summit. Over thirty-five roads will experience temporary closures and diversions for VVIP movements. Motorcade rehearsals will offer a preview of travel challenges for many commuters. Travelers to the airport and railway stations should allow extra time.…

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Why Did Duryodhana Reach Krishna Before Arjuna?

Two powerful sides wanted the same thing, but neither expected what happened next. Before the Kurukshetra war, both Arjuna and Duryodhana went to Krishna seeking his support. Duryodhana believed he had an advantage because he had reached Krishna first. Arjuna, meanwhile, quietly stood near Krishna’s feet with folded hands. When…

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Flooding near IGI airport after heavy rain reveals coordination gaps ahead of BRICS summit

Heavy rain caused significant waterlogging near Delhi's IGI Airport on Friday afternoon. The Dwarka underpass experienced flooding, requiring temporary pumps to clear the accumulated water. Other underpasses and roads near the airport also faced waterlogging issues. This incident raises concerns about inter-agency coordination ahead of the BRICS Summit. Delhi's Lieutenant…

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7 Beautiful Krishna Traditions India Celebrates Differently

What does Janmashtami look like across India? In one place, thousands cheer as a human pyramid reaches a hanging pot. Somewhere else, tiny Krishna footprints are drawn from the doorway. In Udupi, a colourful procession brings Krishna’s childhood stories to life, while Kerala celebrates the festival as Ashtami Rohini. These…

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Bet Dwarka: What the Pilgrimage and the Underwater Archaeology Actually Tell You About Krishna's Submerged City

The boat ride that frames everythingThe ferry from Okha to Bet Dwarka takes about fifteen minutes. You sit on a wooden bench, salt air coming at you sideways, and the island resolves out of the haze as something smaller than you expected. Pilgrims around you are already holding marigold garlands.…

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How Gujarat Fishermen Started Naming Whale Sharks and Changed Coastal Conservation in India

What the sea brought every winterWhale sharks do not have teeth designed for tearing. Their mouths, which can stretch nearly 1.5 metres wide, filter thousands of litres of seawater every hour, catching nothing larger than a shrimp. Rhincodon typus, the largest fish on Earth, is, in the most literal sense,…

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Why Lord Krishna and Indra Fought Over This Heavenly Tree

What if a single tree was so rare and magical that even the gods fought over it? It sounds like a fantasy, but this fascinating story comes straight from Hindu mythology. The Parijat Tree, which appeared during the Samudra Manthan, was no ordinary tree. Its flowers never faded, and their…

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3 Adi Shankaracharya Teachings on Focus and Mastery That Beat Any Productivity App

The problem Shankaracharya actually solvedAdi Shankaracharya walked from Kerala to Kashmir and back, twice, before he was thirty-two. He debated the sharpest philosophical minds of his era, wrote commentaries on the Brahmasutras, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, and established four mathas at Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri, and Joshimath. He did…

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The Love Story That Fulfilled Lord Shiva's Curse

Can a single dream change the destiny of kingdoms? According to Hindu tradition, it did. Princess Usha dreamed of a prince she had never met, and that mysterious dream led to a secret marriage, a daring rescue, and one of the greatest battles involving Lord Krishna. Behind this unforgettable love…

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Why Is It Necessary to Do Char Dham Yatra in Hinduism?

Every year, when the Char Dham temples open for devotees, the roads to the Himalayas fill with people from every part of the country. Some are elderly and have waited years for this moment. Some travel with their parents or children, while others begin the journey alone with nothing but…

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The 5 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries in Hindu Scriptures

Hinduism is often described as a religion of questions rather than absolute answers. The Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas offer stories that shape faith, philosophy, and culture. Yet, some of their greatest mysteries remain unresolved even after thousands of years. Were these mysteries meant to be solved, or were…

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IndusInd Bank customer loses Rs 2.3 lakh in 18 minutes to a KYC scam: Court orders refund; says banks, not customers, are responsible for unauthorised transactions

IndusInd Bank ordered to refund after customer loses Rs 2.3 lakh to a KYC scam: A Delhi consumer commission has ordered IndusInd Bank to refund Rs 84,339 to an 80-year-old Dwarka resident after finding it failed to detect or stop 17 fraudulent transactions that drained Rs 2.31 lakh from her…

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Mirabai's Devotion to Krishna: What Surrender Looks Like When It Costs You Everything

She Was Already Married Before She Met Her HusbandMirabai was four years old, by most accounts, when a wandering sadhu passed through her family's haveli in Merta, Rajasthan, carrying a small idol of Krishna. She asked her mother who the beautiful figure was. Her mother, half-joking, said: that is your…

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7 Best Friend Duos From Hindu Scriptures That Inspire

A true friend does not appear only when life is easy. They stand beside you when the world turns away, offer strength when you feel weak, and guide you when you lose your path. Hindu scriptures are filled with such extraordinary friendships that have inspired generations for thousands of years.…

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7 Unforgettable Events That Defined Lord Krishna's Divine Journey

Lord Krishna is remembered as a playful child, a fearless protector, a wise king, and the divine teacher of the Bhagavad Gita. But behind every famous story lies a deeper lesson that continues to inspire millions even today. From revealing the entire universe inside His tiny mouth to guiding Arjuna…

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Why Krishna's Son Was Thrown Into the Ocean After Birth

Among the many fascinating stories connected to Lord Krishna, few are as mysterious as the tale of his son Pradyumna. Born into the royal family of Dwarka, the young prince vanished just days after his birth. The entire kingdom searched for him, but no trace was ever found. Most believed…

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Why Narad Muni Made Krishna a Servant

Imagine a moment so shocking that even the royal palace of Dwarka fell silent. Krishna, the Lord of the universe, had become a servant. Not because of war. Not because of defeat. But because of a promise made in pride. Gold mountains were brought. Precious jewels filled the royal court.…

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LG Sandhu lays out roadmap from ‘Metro’ to ‘Metropolis’ to transform Delhi

Lieutenant Governor said that the way forward had to be based on the prime pillars of smart mobility, sustainable development, water and environmental management, disaster resilience and development of the Dwarka Sub-city as not just a residential area, but as a hub for knowledge-based industry, innovation centres and global partnerships…

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Why Krishna Never Stopped Taking Radha’s Name

Love becomes complicated when the heart starts comparing itself with someone else. Even in today’s relationships, people often wonder: “If I am the one standing beside you, why does someone else still live inside your heart?” Surprisingly, a similar emotional moment is connected to one of the most beautiful stories…

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5 Temples Where Lord Krishna Is Believed to Still Walk at Night

Across the sacred landscape of India, there are temples where devotion does not end when the final evening aarti is completed. In certain ancient Krishna temples, generations of priests and devotees have preserved mysterious beliefs that Lord Krishna still spiritually visits these holy places after nightfall. For millions of devotees,…

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Why Satyabhama Changed Krishna’s Biggest Decision

For centuries, people have asked one controversial question about Krishna. Why did he marry 16,108 women? Many heard the number. Very few understood the pain behind it. But hidden inside this story is another truth most people completely ignore the role of Satyabhama. A queen often remembered for beauty, but…

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Why Lord Krishna Never Saved His Own Yadava Dynasty

Among the many emotionally powerful mysteries hidden within the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana, few questions disturb devotees as deeply as the destruction of the Yadava dynasty. Lord Krishna, the supreme protector of dharma, the divine strategist of Kurukshetra, and the savior of countless devotees, could stop mighty warriors, defeat…

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As temperatures rise, a Delhi neighbourhood grapples with water crisis

As temperatures rise in Delhi, residents across several sectors of Dwarka are once again grappling with water shortages. From Sector 6 to Sector 12, apartment complexes are reporting supply disruptions, with Sector 10 among the worst affected.

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