Buddha Purnima being celebrated with traditional fervour
Buddha Purnima is being celebrated today. It not only marks the day when Gautam Buddha was born, but also the day when he attained Nirvana under the Mahabodhi tree at…
American prelate Robert Prevost elected as new Pope
American prelate Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new Pope, becoming the first American pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church. He will take the pontifical name of…
International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) deliberates on contemporary issues facing Muslims
Doha QATAR The Majma‘ al-Fiqh al-Islami al-Duwali (International Islamic Fiqh Academy), an affiliate of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is deliberating on wide range of contemporary and pressing issues…
Over 55,000 Visit Kedarnath in Two Days as Char Dham Yatra Begins
There is immense enthusiasm among devotees for the Kedarnath pilgrimage in Uttarakhand. The shrine is witnessing a heavy rush of pilgrims. In just two days since the temple gates opened…
Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Train Launched for 17-Day Char Dham Yatra
Indian Railways has introduced a Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Train for Char Dham Yatra. The train will cover religious places like Badrinath, Joshimath, Rishikesh, Puri, Konark, Rameshwaram, and Dwarka, alongside other…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume via Uttarakhand route from June 30
Staff Reporter The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume on 30th June after a four-year suspension following the COVID-19 pandemic. This pilgrimage will take place via the Uttarakhand route.…
Easter being celebrated across the world today; President, VP extend greetings on the occasion
The festival of Easter is being celebrated across the world today. It signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion and death at Calvary on Good Friday. Reports of…
PM Modi hails global recognition of Gita, Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. In a social media post, Mr Modi said it is…
J&K: Mata Temple shrine opens for pilgrims in Kishtwar
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Sacred Shri Machail Mata Temple shrine, nestled in spiritual expanse of Machail Valley in District Kishtwar, was reopened yesterday for the pilgrims on the auspicious…
Climate change is biggest crisis, Jain lifestyle shows way to sustainability: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described climate change as today’s biggest crisis, saying its solution is a sustainable lifestyle, which the Jain community has practiced for centuries. Mr Modi stated…