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'Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across US'

Meditation has been a common feature for eons in religious traditions from Buddhism to yoga, which originated as an ancient spiritual practice in India rooted in Hindu philosophy ...

'300 km+ solo trip with my Maruti Suzuki Jimny; Not a single dull moment'

BHPian aNANOnymous recently shared this with other enthusiasts:The Jimny is fun !!On 22nd December, I was set to visit our branch office at Dharmanagar. It is around 154 kms by road from Agartala. I ...

'Exploring the spiritual and health benefits of fasting in Hinduism'

Understanding Fasting in Hinduism In the context of Hinduism, fasting, known as Vrat and Upvas, transcends mere food abstinence. It serves as a profound method for cleansing the body, mind, and spirit ...

''Indian Made To Feel Foreign In Own Land': S Tharoor On Tripura Student Case'

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today condemned the allegedly racially motivated killing of a Tripura student in Dehradun, calling it a "national disgrace" and a failure of society to respect ...

'January 2026 festival list: Hindu fasts, vrat dates and major festivals'

January 2026 marks the beginning of Magha month and includes major Hindu fasts and festivals like Mauni Amavasya, Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami. Here's the complete list with dates.

'Amavasya Tithi In 2026: A Complete Month-Wise Calendar And Other Important Details'

In 2026, there are twelve Amavasya tithis, falling once every month from January to December. Here is a complete month-wise Amavasya tithi calendar for 2026. This guide will help you plan your rituals ...

'Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America'

Meditation has been a common feature for eons in religious traditions from Buddhism to yoga, which originated as an ancient spiritual practice in India rooted in Hindu philosophy ...

'Why is Hinduism asked to ‘modernize’ while other religions are left untouched?'

Hinduism needs to modernize.” This is being reiterated by columnists, activists, academicians, and social media personalities often without any clarity on what this “modernization” is supposed to mean ...

'Selective outrage? Christmas, hypocrisy, and the erosion of India’s moral authority'

This raises a larger question: does India today enjoy the moral high ground to speak about communal harmony and the protection of minorities when the world is watching what unfolded across the country ...

''Caste oppression ignored': NCERT textbooks reflect ideological bias, says historian'

In her address, Dr Sharma argued that the NCERT syllabus for students aged 12 to 14 reflects a clear ideological bias, particularly in its treatment of medieval Indian history. She noted that Muslim ...

'Karan Singh Distills His Understanding Of Hinduism'

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – ‘The Eternal Religion: Glimpses of Hinduism’ (Speaking Tiger) is a collection of essays and experiences of statesman and philosopher, Dr Karan Singh that are made available ...

'From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India'

The far-right group known as the R.S.S., whose members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has spent a century trying to make India a Hindu-first nation.