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How a Sage's Curse Changed Jaya and Vijaya Forever

Have you ever noticed the two powerful figures standing at the entrance of a Hindu temple and wondered why they are shown standing rather than sitting? In some Vaishnava temples, these guardians are associated with Jaya and Vijaya, the legendary gatekeepers of Lord Vishnu's abode, Vaikuntha. Their story involves a…

MyLifeXP · Oct 18

How Many Ministers Did King Dasharatha Really Have

When we think of King Dasharatha, our minds usually go straight to Rama, Ayodhya and the famous events that changed the Raghu dynasty forever. But there is another fascinating detail hidden in theValmiki Ramayana.Dasharatha did not rule Ayodhya alone.He was supported by a carefully chosen group of ministers known for…

MyLifeXP · Sep 11

The Curse That Created 3 Great Wars in Hindu Mythology

Some of the greatest battles in Hindu mythology did not begin with demons or kings. They began with a simple misunderstanding at the gates of heaven. At the entrance of Vaikuntha, two powerful gatekeepers stood guard Jaya and Vijaya. One day, four ancient sages known as the Four Kumaras arrived…

MyLifeXP · Mar 16

Ennore goes to battle again

Residents of Ennore grapple with effects of ammonia leak, causing panic & health risks in the area.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

The best recent translated fiction – review roundup

The Delivery by Margarita García Robaya; The Book of Paradise by Itzik Manger; The Factory by Hiroko Oyamada; Nothing Belongs to You by Nathacha Appanah

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

Odourless, tasteless, lethal: thallium as a murder weapon

In Mahagaon village, two women allegedly killed five family members by lacing their food with poison. The string of murders in Maharashtra, which have left the police shocked and the village fearful

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Challenging tasks ahead for most camp elephants

Elephants returning from Mysuru Dasara face a more challenging task: jungle patrol, combing ops in man-animal conflict, & carrying the golden howdah. Abhimanyu & Arjuna are indispensable in tiger capture & subduing wild elephants. Dhananjaya & Mahendra are training for howdah duty. Gopalaswamy, a promising elephant, was killed in a…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram-based takeaway finds favour with residents for its vegetarian stuffed flatbreads and snacks

vishnu ka dhaba is a takeaway in thiruvananthapuram that serves vegetarian stuffed parathas snacks and drinks

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Grand reception awaits Dasara jumbos at Mysuru palace on September 5

Grand reception for nine Dasara elephants at Mysuru Palace on Sept. 5. Minister H.C. Mahadevappa to greet jumbos. Four elephants participating for first time, pregnancy test conducted. 750-kg golden howdah to be carried by Abhimanyu. Grand reception for nine Dasara elephants at Mysuru Palace on Sept. 5. Minister H.C. Mahadevappa…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Jumbo team ready for Dasara 2023

They will be welcomed into Mysuru Palace on Sept 5 and their training for the Dasara finale will begin.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023