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Why women see other women as rivals?

Why women see other women as rivals?

We are taught to compete and compare, eventually cataloguing friends as competitors. How do men and women treat the rat...

31 March 2022 1:30 PM IST

Every year during the Aradhana, celebration (the day the Swamiji entered Vrindavana) all his belongings- the crown, pearl throne, Paduka , shawl and others are offered special pooja and displayed for the devotees. (By Arrangement)

Sri Vadiraja Swamy Aradhana Mahotsava begins at Karnataka-'s Sodematha

Hundreds of devotees gather to have â€˜darshan,â€™ of Vadiraja Teertha Swami-'s belongings, carefully preserved by the...

21 March 2022 2:30 PM IST

Counting of offerings made in the 497 hundis placed at various points has been going on since February 22 at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). (Representational Image/ DC)

Medaram hundi counting to restart today

Officials gave the counting staff numbering about 300 a break on Monday and Tuesday because of Maha Shivaratri

3 March 2022 1:15 AM IST

Hemavathi shrine. (Photo: AP Tourism)

Sambrani Gundam at Hemavathi among centuries-old traditions

At least 200 shops selling sambrani packs sprang up in the streets of Hemavathi during the festival time

2 March 2022 11:49 PM IST

Jayesh Ranjan with wife Ruchi

â€˜Count your blessingsâ€™...

The 1992 batch IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan shares his motivational story

2 March 2022 2:42 PM IST

A still from Money Heist. Money Heist is a Spanish heist crime drama television series. Set in Madrid, the now-five-part series tells the story of a group of robbers who steal from Spains Royal Mint and, later, the Bank of Spain, taking hostages along the way.

Is visual media spurring crime?

The debate reignites as few recent crimes are laid at the door of films and web shows

21 Feb 2022 1:47 PM IST

Under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020, which deals with different categories of offences, a marriage will be declared. (PTI)

Mad rush for marriages in Maagha maasam with auspicious muhurats

According to Pundits, auspicious Muhurats are available on February 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16

12 Feb 2022 7:31 AM IST

Covid is no threat to thousands of Hindu marriages being held in north coastal Andhra Pradesh from February 2. (DC file photo)

Marriages galore in February as COVID cases ease

There is a self-imposed restriction on the guests in order to avoid huge gatherings as a preventive measure against...

8 Feb 2022 12:37 AM IST

Last year, actor and model Paris Jackson stripped down to her underwear for a ritual with her friends, sharing a glimpse of their gathering under the night sky on Instagram. Thank you mother moon [sic], she wrote as a caption alongside a photo of their backsides showing in panties.

Divine energies of full moon

Experts liken full moon rituals to self-care, where individuals can -'connect to natural rhythms-'. We find out

5 Feb 2022 1:43 PM IST

People eat in an outdoor dining area in Hong Kong. (Photo: AFP)

Money etiquette with acquaintances and friends

Tips to help you navigate uncomfortable financial situations

11 Jan 2022 9:55 AM IST

Dr S. M. Hussaini with his family

Telangana-'s good samaritan called Mujeeb Bhai

Called a Corona Warrior by the Human Rights Counsel of India, Mujeeb Bhai was also awarded with a Seva Ratna

11 Jan 2022 8:44 AM IST

Devotees offering pongala during the annual festival at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple in Thiruvananthapuram.(Representative Image) (Photo: PTI)

In temple where women are barred entry, men make pongal to mark...

Women worshipped the lord from outside, while all men from the village reached the temple and cooked pongal on the...

10 Jan 2022 1:38 AM IST