Ancient Delphi’s Oracle, once seen as pure spiritualism or political theatre, is now understood through its geology. New research reveals fault lines beneath the temple likely released trance-inducing gases, explaining the Pythia’s prophetic states. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons Delphi’s Temple of Apollo, for many centuries, has served as the greatest representation of ancient Greek spiritualism….
Experiencing Bhasma Aarti in person is a manifestation of every Shiva devotee. For spiritual travellers, it’s a bucket-list attraction. It is a surreal atmosphere, filled with mantras, damru beats, sacred ash and fire in the presence of Shiva. Many describe it as an unforgettable view. Those heading to Ujjain in 2026, attending the Bhasma Aarti…
The United States has reportedly been running a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, adopting a tactic long associated with Iran to keep Gulf crude flowing despite Tehran’s blockade of the strategic waterway.The operation, launched in early May, involves transferring oil between vessels off the coasts of Oman and the United Arab…
Alan Rickman’s widow, Rima Horton, reflects on his passing from pancreatic cancer a decade ago. She revealed he lived for six months post-diagnosis, prioritizing a pain-free departure and controlling his final arrangements. Horton emphasized his desire to avoid pity, highlighting his immense talent and the void left by his untimely death. Alan Rickman, the beloved…
We’ve all been there. You’re on a second or third date, and the person across from you is charming, funny, and seemingly perfect. Then, the food takes five minutes too long, and suddenly they’re snapping at the server or making a condescending comment about the “help.” That is the mask slipping. When someone is talking…
PC Mustafa’s Journey From School Dropout to IIM Bangalore and Business Success Many students believe that failing one exam is the end of their dreams. A poor report card, a dropout, or a missed opportunity often feels impossible to recover from. But some of India’s most inspiring success stories began with academic setbacks rather than…
You may feel lazy and restless at the same time. Strange mix, no? The Moon stirs your inner waters, while Mars pushes you to act, so you keep thinking and delaying, then suddenly rushing. Try to choose one pace and stick to it.A bold decision is possible today, and once you take it, you’ll work…
NEW DELHI: CERT-In has issued new cybersecurity guidelines that will require technology vendors to adopt AI-assisted security testing, disclose critical vulnerabilities immediately and significantly accelerate patch deployment across India’s digital ecosystem.The framework applies to OEMs, software vendors, cloud service providers, managed service providers and other technology suppliers operating in the country. The move comes as…
GTRI has urged the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to issue detailed operational guidelines for the government’s newly notified quality certification mechanism, saying the success of the reform will depend on transparent implementation Trade policy think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the Department for Promotion of Industry and…
After spending the entire IPL 2026 season away from the spotlight, MS Dhoni made a welcome return to a cricket field on Wednesday as he attended the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League in Ranchi.A video from the event quickly caught the attention of fans, showing the former India captain stepping forward to…