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World Cotton day 2022: History, significance, theme
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): One of the most widely used plant products globally is cotton, specifically cotton fibre and cottonseed. It is a versatile plant that is mostly consumed in the textile industry, but it is also useful in the medical field, the edible oil industry, animal fee
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Dussehra 2022: History and Significance of Vijayaydashami
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Today is Dussehra or Vijayadashami as many call it. Well actually, in North Indian states it's called Dussehra while in West Bengal it's called Vijayadashami.
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Maha Navami 2022: Significance, puja timings, rituals
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): The festival of Navaratri comes to an end with Maha Navami.
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Hrithik Roshan explains significance of black thread on his wrist as he fi
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3 (ANI): Like many other celebrities, actor Hrithik Roshan also believes in following a particular ritual, especially during the release of his films.
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Maha Ashtami 2022: Significance, Puja timings, celebrations
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Maha Ashtami, also known as Ashtami or Durgashtami, is considered as one of the most auspicious days of Navratri and Durga Puja festivities.
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Kanya Pujan 2022: Significance, Puja timings to celebrate Durga Ashtami
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Kanya Pujan is traditionally performed on the last two days of Navratri, namely Ashtami (Ashtami Kanya Pujan) and Navami (Navami Kanya Pujan) (Navami Kanya Pujan). During these days, people keep fast and perform the Kanya Puja ritual.
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Navratri 2022- Day 1: Ghatsthapna, Puja Vidhi, Bhog to offer Goddess Shail
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The 9-day-long festival of Shardiya Navratri festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars began on Monday with the first day of the festivity being marked with Kalash or Ghatsthapna.
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Navratri 2022: History, significance, timeline and everything you need to
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): The 9-day-long festival of Shardiya Navratri festival dedicated to Maa Durga and her nine avatars, has begun today, marking the first day of the festivity (Kalash or Ghatsthapna). The festival is celebrated with much fervor all across the
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Increase in malaria infection is linked to amphibian extinction: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): A new study connects an amphibian extinction in Costa Rica and Panama to an increase in malaria infections. The study emphasises the significance of biodiversity to human health.
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Mahalaya 2022: All you need to know about its significance, date, ritual
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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Mahalaya 2022: Date, rituals, significance
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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Improved air quality found to have accelerated global warming in recent de
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 22 (ANI): An international research team has used satellite data to demonstrate that concentrations of pollutant particles have decreased significantly since the year 2000. This is desirable due to their impact on health. But it is also of great significance for an
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