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5 Snakes That Are Considered Sacred in Hinduism

अनन्तं वासुकिं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कम्बलम्। शंखपालं धृतराष्ट्रं तक्षकं कालियं तथा॥ This ancient verse remembers the great serpents of sacred lore. In Hindu thought, the snake is not merely a creature of the earth. It is a symbol of infinity, energy, protection, and cosmic balance. While many cultures fear serpents,…

Times Life · Mar 3

Teenage girl killed in ‘sudden’ elephant attack in southern India

Animal attacks are common along the forested tri-junction of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala states where elephant corridors overlap with expanding human settlements

The Independent UK · Mar 3

South Central 64: Karnataka’s ban on teenage mobile use and Kerala Story 2’s divisive agenda

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the Karnataka government’s plan to ban teenagers from using mobile phones. They are joined by policy researcher Tara Krishnaswamy, child psychologist Sama Adil, and Adhira S Magesh, a teenager who is a black belt in Karate…

Newslaundry · Mar 1

Why Hanuman Is Worshipped So Differently in Every Indian State

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यंश्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” Fast as the mind, strong as the wind, disciplined in the senses, supreme in wisdom. This ancient verse describes Hanuman in four lines, yet across India, those four qualities unfold in remarkably different ways. Travel from Varanasi to Madurai, from Hampi…

Times Life · Feb 23

Why Women Can’t Enter These 5 Famous Temples : Myth, Mystery, and Faith Revealed

Even in today’s world, some sacred spaces remain restricted to women due to ancient beliefs, traditions, and rituals. These temples are not just places of worship; they carry stories of devotion, power, and mysticism that stretch back centuries. While the debate continues on gender equality, millions of devotees still visit…

MyLifeXP · Feb 23

7 Krishna Temples That Feel Straight Out of the Bhagavad Gita

There are places in India where devotion breathes softly in the wind. Temple bells echo like whispers from another time. Every prayer carries faith, tears, and silent wishes. Lord Krishna is not only worshipped here. He is loved deeply as a child who steals butter, a friend who listens, a…

MyLifeXP · Feb 23

Indian Roller: The Colorful Bird of India Folklore

Differences from other species

A calm Indian Roller resting on a tree branch, commonly seen across Indian farmlands and open forests.

At a distance the species can be mistaken for the European roller, which is a migrant through parts of the Indian roller's range. The European roller has a longer…

Times Pets · Feb 18

Why Karnataka’s plan to revive student elections cannot ignore private education lobbies

The Karnataka government is considering introducing elections to student unions in colleges and universities, a move that has found support across political parties. The proposal comes three decades after student elections disappeared from campuses, during which time higher education in the state has been transformed. 

Newslaundry · Feb 16

Who was Saketh Sreenivasaiah? Indian-origin UC Berkeley student found dead in US

22-year-old Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian postgraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley was found dead on Sunday. Sreenivasaiah, who hailed from Karnataka had been reported missing earlier this week before local authorities confirmed the recovery of his body.

The Times of India · Feb 15

Graduated from IIT Madras in 2025: 22-yr-old Indian-origin student reported missing in US

Berkeley police are urgently seeking help to find Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian Master's student from UC Berkeley, last seen Tuesday. Authorities consider him an at-risk missing person. Sreenivasaiah, who studied at IIT Madras, is described as 6'1" with short black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is urged…

The Times of India · Feb 14