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All you need to know about Mahalaya

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations, is here. It is observed at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. This year, this special day is falling on September 25.

2022-09-24T04:57:17.785733+00:00 IST

Mahalaya 2022: Date, rituals, significance

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Mahalaya marks the beginning of the Durga Pooja festival. It is observed at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. This year, this special day will be celebrated on September 25.

2022-09-23T15:04:08.598153+00:00 IST

Radhashtami 2022: Goddess Radha devotees to get live darshan

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 2 (ANI): For the first time in history, on the occasion of Radhashtami, which is a Hindu holy day commemorating the birth anniversary of Goddess Radha, devotees will be able to get live darshan.

2022-09-02T05:34:00.424671+00:00 IST

Here's how India is preparing for Ganesh Chaturthi 2022

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Ganesh Chaturthi, which will begin on August 31 this year, is celebrated with much pomp and zeal in several states across the country and 2022 marks the return of its celebration after 2 years of COVID-induced restrictions.

2022-08-29T10:15:18.542581+00:00 IST

Brothers, sisters shape character less than thought

Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): The finding of an international study by researchers from Leipzig University, the University of Zurich and Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand that our personality as adults is not determined by whether we grow up with sisters or brother.

2022-08-26T18:16:56.788542+00:00 IST

Navroz 2022: Look how people are celebrating Parsi New Year

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): On the occasion of Navroz, people from the Parsi community celebrates Parsi New Year at Zorastrian Fire Temple in Dadar Parsi Colony.

2022-08-16T11:30:19.630213+00:00 IST

History, significance behind the celebration of Parsi New Year

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Navroz, which is the Parsi New Year, is being celebrated this year on August 16. The day is dedicated to the beginning of the spring and to promoting peace, solidarity, and friendship among people and different communities.

2022-08-16T08:21:45.349727+00:00 IST

Give patriotic touch to your house with these decor ideas

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Patriotic fervour has gripped Indians across the globe as they are all set to mark India's 76th Independence Day on Monday.  

2022-08-15T00:51:17.752548+00:00 IST

Independence Day decor ideas

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Patriotic fervour has gripped Indians across the globe as they are all set to mark India's 76th Independence Day on Monday.

2022-08-14T11:16:51.421120+00:00 IST

Nag Panchami 2022: Significance and history behind this festival

New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The festival of Nag Panchami, which is being celebrated today, is an annual occasion where Hindus worship snakes. Its origins date back to the earliest days of the religion.

2022-08-02T10:19:14.957532+00:00 IST

Sawan Shivratri 2022: Date, history, time, celebrations

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Sawan Shivratri is a holy Hindu festival, solely dedicated to Lord Shiva. During this auspicious month of Saawan, Lord Shiva is worshipped all over the country. This year Saawan falls from July 14 to August 12, 2022, and the Shivratri, that falls during this month is called Saawan Shivratri.

2022-07-26T04:20:57.539520+00:00 IST

Study shows how society thinks about risk

Basel [Switzerland], July 9 (ANI): Many of our daily activities involve some level of risk, be it to our work, our finances or our health. But how is risk perceived in society and how do individuals think about risk? Dr. Dirk Wulff and Professor Rui Mata, researchers at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Basel say, "There is great scientific interest in the phenomenon of risk." "But disciplines like psychology, sociology, and economics define it in different ways," explains Dirk Wulff.

2022-07-09T17:22:58.114649+00:00 IST

History and significance behind Bakra Eid

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid, which will be observed on July 10 this year, is a holy occasion also called the 'festival of sacrifice' and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

2022-07-09T14:08:43.398260+00:00 IST

Incorrect assumptions about prevalence of crime could influence jury decisions: Study shows

Exeter [England], July 6 (ANI): Some jury decisions are influenced by perceptions of crime prevalence that may be incorrect or biased, a new study shows.

2022-07-06T17:37:03.714867+00:00 IST

Research shows that neurons influence how humans learn and rememb

Moscow [Russia], July 5 (ANI): A key finding from a review of the molecular mechanisms of learning and memory, conducted by Russian and US scientists and published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Review, shows that exploring the predictive properties of neuronal metabolism can contribute to our understanding of how humans learn and remember.

2022-07-05T17:41:15.094594+00:00 IST

Popular play 'Ek Aur Birbal' receives standing ovation in Jammu

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 4 (ANI): Vomedh theatre's acclaimed play 'Ek Aur Birbal' recently received a standing ovation from the jam-packed audience in Jammu.

2022-05-04T06:54:54.070827+00:00 IST

All you need to know about Akshaya Tritiya

New Delhi (India), May 3 (ANI): Askhaya Tritiya is considered auspicious for bringing wealth and good fortune and is being celebrated by Hindus and Jains on Tuesday.

2022-05-03T10:00:38.248903+00:00 IST

Top 5 most popular dance forms across the world

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): On the International Dance day, it is essential to highlight that dance has been a part of human life ever since the very foundation of human civilization. Since then it has emerged and evolved in different forms within the different communities around the world and eventually gave birth to well-known dancing styles and forms.

2022-04-29T16:10:56.565482+00:00 IST

DIY Easter gifting ideas

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Easter Sunday is just a few hours away and if you are still scouting various websites for a perfect gift for the occasion, then your search might end here!

2022-04-16T18:06:05.566403+00:00 IST

Interesting ways to throw a fun-filled Easter egg hunt for kids

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Technology has somehow changed the ways people celebrate different festivals. Be it, children or adults, almost everyone is now constantly hooked to their smartphones and gadgets. COVID-19 pandemic can be blamed to make people lazy and gadgets addict.

2022-04-16T12:23:05.228551+00:00 IST

Ramzan 2022: How people manage fasting and praying at workplace

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The holy month of Ramzan has commenced with a spiritual zeal across the whole nation. Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which the followers of Islam observe fast from dawn to sunset.

2022-04-09T10:42:58.874758+00:00 IST