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The sadhu wants pulao. The snob rejects veg biryani. Culinary history disagrees with both

The seers of the Akhand Parshuram Akhada in Haridwar have, in their campaign to rename veg biryani as veg pulao, found themselves in unexpected company: the biryani puritans, who have insisted for years that veg biryani is an oxymoron and what you are eating is pulao. For once, the saffron-robed…

Newslaundry · Jun 13

Dehradun weather: Heavy rain likely across Uttarakhand till next week. Mussoorie, Nainital, Tehri, Pauri & Haridwar set for more showers. Check IMD advisory

Dehradun Weather: Dehradun and several Uttarakhand districts are set for a wet spell with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms predicted for June 11. The India Meteorological Department warns of lightning and gusty winds, with higher altitudes potentially seeing snowfall. This follows heavy showers on Wednesday, offering respite from the…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Why Yamaraj's Messengers Returned Empty-Handed

Can a lifetime of sins be erased in a single moment? Most people would say no. After all, how can one prayer undo years of wrongdoing, betrayal, and selfish actions? Yet the ancient story of Ajamila from the Srimad Bhagavatam tells of a man who abandoned his family, committed terrible…

MyLifeXP · Jun 10

5 Most Powerful Shakti Peeths to Visit During Navratri

Visiting a Shakti Peeth during Navratri can feel deeper than a pilgrimage. It can become a confrontation with the self. In Hindu tradition, Shakti Peeths are linked to the story of Sati, whose body parts are believed to have fallen at different sacred sites, making these places powerful centres of…

Times Life · Mar 18

5 Rivers from the Mahabharata That Teach Us About Life and Karma

“गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति । नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरी जलेऽस्मिन् सन्निधिं कुरु ॥” This ancient shloka is still recited in homes and temples across India. In a single prayer, it invokes the presence of sacred rivers in a handful of water. That simple act reveals something profound. In Indian…

Times Life · Feb 17

7 Beliefs That Make Haridwar Feel Older Than Kashi

“न तीर्थं न नदी पुण्या न देवालयमुत्तमम्। यत्र साक्षात् हरिः सन्निहितो नित्यं स देशः सनातनः।” That land is eternal where the Divine presence is felt at all times. Ask a priest in Haridwar and a scholar in Kashi which place is older, and you may not get the same answer.…

Times Life · Feb 2

After Haridwar Ghats, Entry of Non-Hindus May Be Banned at Kedarnath and Badrinath Too

Dehradun: Following a proposal to restrict the entry of non-Hindus at 105 ghats in the Kumbh area of Haridwar, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) is considering a similar move at the shrines under its control. The committee administers the Char Dham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, and 47 other temples…

Times Life · Jan 28

Crowd surge at Hindu temple in northern India leaves at least 6 people dead

A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in northern India has left at least six people dead and dozens others injured, local authorities say

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

At least 6 killed in stampede as huge crowds gather at temple in Indian holy city

Reports suggest stampede occurred at staircase leading to Mansa Devi temple

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

Kanwariyas and Hindutva groups cause chaos on Kanwar route

Dipped in devotion, with Kanwars hoisted on their shoulders, Shiva devotees have begun their annual journey from Delhi to Haridwar. But once again, some among them are drawing attention for all the wrong reasons – reports of looting, vandalism, and assaults by Kanwariyas have been surfacing along the entire route.

Newslaundry · Jul 12, 2025