Culture

A Year-End Mea Culpa: Stitching Scars with Gold

And so, I find myself staring at a rent in the weave--a gaping wound I caused, an absence that echoes like an empty stage after the lights have dimmed.

2024-12-13T03:38:24.799075+00:00 IST

The Virtues of an Open Heart

I was only 20 when I landed in Manhattan, bright-eyed, brimming with ambition, and carrying little more than a suitcase filled with dreams. Manhattan, that untamed beast of a city, can intimidate even the braves

2024-11-29T06:17:18.264642+00:00 IST

Vishwakarma Puja 2023: Important aspects observed during this day

‘Vishwakarma Jayanti’ is a Hindu festival that celebrates Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman of the gods. It is celebrated on September 17 this year.

2023-09-16T13:50:14.554240+00:00 IST

Theatre workshop held in Srinagar

a 15-day theatre workshop for college students was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages in collaboration with the Kalidas Theatre and Government Degree College Hyderpora in Srinagar.

2023-08-21T11:23:33.070877+00:00 IST

Devotees throng Kashi Vishwanath temple on fifth ‘Shravan Somwar’

A large number of devotees thronged the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on the occasion of the fifth ‘Shravan Somvar.’

2023-08-07T04:39:57.032517+00:00 IST

Bhasma Aarti performed at Mahakaleshwar Temple

'Bhasma Aarti' for Lord Shiva was performed early morning with all the customs at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on the fifth Monday of 'Sawan' month.

2023-08-07T03:24:45.309760+00:00 IST

Study reveals social media marketing most effective when it motivates consumers to start posting: St

When companies launch new items, social media is an important marketing tool for raising awareness. The platforms can assist in informing consumers about the product's features and benefits in comparison to competitors' offerings.

2023-08-01T07:14:20.643303+00:00 IST

Sawan 2023: Dos and Don'ts for devotees during 'Shravan'

Additionally, Kanwar Yatra is a significant ritual during this period. People gather water from sacred rivers for this rite and place it in little mud pots known as Kanwars. Devotees don saffron-coloured clothes while carrying the holy water and walk on foot to visit temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees who are termed Kanwariyas visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand, and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch the holy water of River Ganga and then worship the God with that water.

2023-07-01T09:32:37.835845+00:00 IST

Higher-quality education might impact cognitive function later

The findings were published May 2 in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring in a paper titled "High school quality is associated with cognition 58 years later.

2023-05-13T16:42:04.798793+00:00 IST

Make creativity part of study programmes for science graduates

In the latest editorial in the scientific journal Nature Biotechnology, they advocate teaching the importance of creative processes for the advancement of science especially in graduate study programmes.

2023-05-11T00:38:37.326379+00:00 IST

Dance: From boosting confidence to improving flexibility

Every year a message from an outstanding choreographer or dancer is circulated throughout the world. The author of the message is selected by the International Dance Committee of ITI and the Executive Council of ITI. The message is translated into numerous languages and circulated globally.

2023-04-28T10:25:42.957562+00:00 IST

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: Find out how Muslims are celebrating

The month of Ramzan was filled with purity and compassion for all and now the festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr is being celebrated across the globe to spread love. The beautiful moments from Eid celebrations are so heartwarming. Let's have a look at how the world is celebrating the holy festival.

2023-04-21T22:31:17.212852+00:00 IST

Akshaya Tritiya 2023: Ritual of buying gold explained

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus and Jains across the country. The day is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune.

2023-04-21T17:29:36.417104+00:00 IST

Teachers unable to cope with stress report low job satisfaction

The study found teachers who struggle to cope with the stress of their job report far lower job satisfaction compared to teachers who find ways to manage the pressure.

2023-04-19T16:51:05.287490+00:00 IST

Maintaining work-life balance can make you more efficient leader

Managers who disconnected from their jobs at home felt more refreshed the next day, identified as effective leaders and helped their employees stay on target better than bosses who spent their off hours worrying about work.

2023-04-16T16:36:28.477942+00:00 IST

Elderly less capable in distinguishing between AI, human speech

"Findings from this study on computer-generated AI speech suggest that older adults may be at a higher risk of being taken advantage of," says Dr. Bjorn Herrmann, Baycrest's Canada Research Chair in Auditory Aging, Scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute and lead author of this study.

2023-04-15T16:20:01.052020+00:00 IST

Baisakhi 2023: Famous Gurudwaras you can visit during festival

Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, which will be celebrated this year on April 14, is one of the most important festivals of the Sikh community.

2023-04-11T17:47:27.949333+00:00 IST

Know everything about Easter Sunday and how it is observed?

Easter Sunday is a religious Christian holiday that is observed globally to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and while holidays like Christmas have fixed dates, the date for Easter changes from year to year. According to the Bible, it marks the third day after Jesus was crucified when he rose from the dead. Around the world, Easter is celebrated in various ways, with many cultures incorporating their own traditions and customs into the holiday.

2023-04-09T04:10:50.261637+00:00 IST

Why one should think twice before wishing 'Happy Good Friday'

The habit of reading the word 'good' and referring to happy moments may confuse you on the day of 'Good Friday'. Many unintentionally end up wishing their friends with greetings like 'Happy Good Friday' which is the result of a lack of information.

2023-04-07T06:28:27.619131+00:00 IST

Good Friday: Things you can do to remember Christ's sacrifice

But the word "good" has a different meaning here. The meaning is associated with its religious roots. In this context, it "designates a day on (or sometimes a season in) which religious observance is held."

2023-04-06T14:15:50.431578+00:00 IST

Social rank influences stress response: Research

In a study published in Current Biology, Tulane psychology professor Jonathan Fadok, PhD, and postdoctoral researcher Lydia Smith-Osborne looked at two forms of psychosocial stress -- social isolation and social instability -- and how they manifest themselves based on social rank.

2023-04-02T08:47:24.856297+00:00 IST