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Building was being repaired due to waterlogging in basement, say Satya Niketan residents; flag civic issues

A five-storey building collapsed in Satya Niketan after two days of incessant rains. Locals complained of persistent waterlogging and unchecked construction in the area. Rescuers struggled to pull out students believed to be trapped inside the collapsed structure. Many building owners reportedly do not reside in the area and neglect…

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How Ved Vyasa Became the Grandfather of Two Rival Clans

When people think of the Mahabharata, names like Krishna, Arjuna, Bhishma and Duryodhana usually come first. But there was one extraordinary figure connected to almost every major turn in the epic: Ved Vyasa. He was not merely remembered as the traditional composer of the Mahabharata. He was also deeply connected…

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Bhishma's Vow in the Mahabharata Proves That Duty Without Desire Is Its Own Kind of Abandonment

He Chose Duty Before Anyone Asked Him ToBhishma did not make one vow. He made two, on the same day, and the second is the one nobody talks about. The first was celibacy. The second was the renunciation of the throne of Hastinapura. His father Shantanu wanted to marry Satyavati,…

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How Did One War With His Own Guru Plant the Seed of Bhishma's Downfall?

To understand why Bhishma eventually fell at Kurukshetra, we have to go back to the vow that made him Bhishma in the first place. It was a promise made for his father’s happiness. At the time, Bhishma could not have known that this vow would shape almost every major event…

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Why Did Bhishma Accept Death at Shikhandi’s Hands? The Untold Story

Bhishma Pitamah was one of the greatest warriors of the Mahabharata, yet even he could not escape the consequences of choices made long before the Kurukshetra war. His fall raises a fascinating question: Was Bhishma’s death at the hands of Shikhandi truly destined? The answer is closely connected with Amba,…

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Who Were Bhishma's Three Gurus? The Untold Story

Every great name in the Mahabharata carries a story, but few are as powerful as Bhishma. Most people know him as the fearless warrior who stood firm on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Yet very few know why he was called Gangaputra, why his real name was Devavrata, and how one…

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Why Mahabharata Starts with King Janamejaya, Not Bhishma

Ask anyone where the Mahabharata begins, and most people will mention King Shantanu, Bhishma Pitamah, or the rivalry between the Kauravas and Pandavas. But what if the epic actually begins somewhere entirely different? Long before the Kurukshetra war unfolds, a forgotten king, a deadly serpent sacrifice, and a powerful narration…

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How a Cursed Fish Changed the Fate of the Mahabharata

What if the greatest epic ever written began not in a royal palace, but inside the womb of a cursed fish? Most people know the heroes, warriors, and kings of the Mahabharata. Few know about Adrika the celestial apsara who was cursed to live as a fish. Her story is…

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Why Bhishma Stayed Silent During Draupadi’s Humiliation

The Mahabharata contains countless moments of heroism, sacrifice, devotion, and divine wisdom. Yet among all its emotionally devastating scenes, few moments continue to disturb devotees as deeply as Draupadi’s humiliation in the Kaurava court. It was a moment where dharma itself appeared to tremble. Great kings sat in silence, powerful…

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Why TV Shows Hide The Real Truth About Maa Ganga

Every time mythological serials show Goddess Ganga, audiences feel emotional. Her divine beauty, mysterious silence, and heartbreaking decisions instantly create curiosity. But many viewers are now asking an uncomfortable question is television really showing the true spiritual story of Maa Ganga, or only a dramatic version made for entertainment? Because…

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What No One Tells You About Mahabharata’s Beginning

We often believe great disasters come from big, obvious mistakes. But reality is quieter and more dangerous. Sometimes, it’s the small emotional decisions that create the deepest cracks. A choice made in love, a promise made under pressure, a decision taken without thinking long-term and slowly, everything begins to shift.…

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Why Did Ganga Endure the Curse and Become a River of Redemption?

One of the most beloved and mysterious characters in Hindu mythology is the goddess Ganga. Her descent from the sky to Earth was not random; rather, it was molded by a curse and a larger cosmic purpose. She is revered as a mother, a purifier, and a celestial power. Why…

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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…

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Designer label Shantnu & Nikhil opens new outlet in Chandigarh

Hot on the heels of their casual-wear brand Shantnu Nikhil Cricket Club, the couturier brothers went on a spree to open stores across the country, from the one that’s nestled in a 133-year-old building in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda to their most recent one in recently opened outlet in Chandigarh. They…

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Long, forced break is over: Children back after 2 years

NEW DELHI: After almost two years, children returned to school on Friday with the start of the new academic session. Mid-day meals were finally provided to students in government schools instead of dry rations. Teachers were happy that hybrid classes were over.

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