6+ day, 15+ hour ago (473+ words) A large number of SHGs were involved in preparing materials for guests arriving for the ceremony where the PM is scheduled to hoist a saffron flag atop the temple structure. Women from SHGs in neighbouring districts displayed and sold handmade items including handicrafts, handloom goods, offerings, garlands, bags, cloth products, and small statues. Ayodhya Flag-Hoisting Event Highlights Rising Community Participation A large number of SHGs were involved in preparing materials for guests arriving for the ceremony where the PM is scheduled to hoist a saffron flag atop the temple structure. Women from SHGs in neighbouring districts displayed and sold handmade items including handicrafts, handloom goods, offerings, garlands, bags, cloth products, and small statues. Ayodhya: Ayodhya's flag-hoisting ceremony has evolved beyond a religious gathering, emerging as a platform that reflects ongoing community participation and local economic activity. Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs)…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (234+ words) Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The 78th Aalmi Tablighi Ijtema began after Fajr prayer at Bhopal's Eintkhedi on Friday morning. The four-day religious gathering, scheduled from November 14 to 17. Around 12 lakh people are expected to participate." Pilgrims from 19 countries - including Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Morocco - have already arrived, and more are continuing to reach the venue. This year, the arrangements for the Ijtema are larger and better organised than before." The main pandal has been set up across 120 acres, parking arrangements cover 350 acres and the entire venue spans nearly 600 acres. Each day, 4 sermons will be delivered - after Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, and Maghrib. The names of the speakers are not announced beforehand." Security tightened after Delhi blast" Security has been tightened further following the recent explosion in Delhi. From the Bhopal Railway Station to the Ijtema site, strict security measures are in…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago (418+ words) Jaipur, Nov 15: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that Deendayal Upadhyaya articulated the timeless ideas of Sanatan in the modern context by presenting them as "Integral Humanism" or "Ekatma Manavvad", a philosophy that remains as relevant to the world today as it was 60 years ago. Bhagwat Emphasises Dharma as the Core of Integral Humanism Delivering the Deendayal Memorial Lecture organised by the Ekatma Manav Darshan Research and Development Foundation here, Bhagwat said the essence of Integral Humanism can be captured in a single word " "dharma" " but clarified that the term does not refer to religion, sect or creed. "Dharma upholds everything " the path that ensures collective well-being. The world today needs to walk on the path of dharma as defined in Integral Humanism," he said. According to a statement, the RSS chief noted that while lifestyles, food habits and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (479+ words) One should remember that any kind of technology will give us unharmful results only if it is untouched by any vice. And to create such a perfect technology, one needs a pure mind and pure intellect. Guiding Light: The Mind Behind The Machine One should remember that any kind of technology will give us unharmful results only if it is untouched by any vice. And to create such a perfect technology, one needs a pure mind and pure intellect. We all are aware of the fact that a revolution in the IT sector gave us the Internet. And that undoubtedly it is a very useful gift of science. But the Internet, with its vulgar and violent content, has been one of the main instruments for corrupting people's morals, especially the youth. It has played a big role in promoting violent…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago (325+ words) Mantralaya: From open house to digital fortress Old timers recall the days when getting into Sachivalaya was a breeze. There was no checking and one could meet the babus without much difficulty. The ministers felt that the bureaucrats were getting more prominence and hence renamed the secretariat as Mantralaya. And over the years these people elected by the common man have made it increasingly difficult for the latter to enter the fortified building all because a couple of visitors jumped on to the nets covering the quadrangle in sheer frustration because their work was not getting done. Now to enter the building one should open a mobile phone account in the government's digital locker and link it with the digital pravesh app. You can enter only if the babu concerned confirms the appointment. I think during elections people should insist…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago (224+ words) Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs. Devotees worship Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for his profound sacrifice and unwavering commitment to religious freedom. He is revered as a martyr who stood against religious persecution and fought for individuals to practice their own faith. His teachings and actions inspire Sikhs and others to uphold the principles of religious social justice, equality, and harmony. Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day gives us a chance to honour the ninth Guru of the Sikhs. On his 350th Martyrdom Day, which is observed on Monday, November 24, 2025, let's know more about the Sikh Warrior in detail. When is Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom is celebrated? According to the Nanakshahi calendar, Guru Tegh Bahadur Martydom is observed on Novemeber 24. The Nanakshahi calendar is a tropical solar calendar which is used in Sikhism. The calendar is based…...

4+ day, 4+ min ago (313+ words) Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Monday, November 24, accorded towns having three out of five Takhts. These towns are Amritsar walled city, Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda, and Sri Anandpur Sahib in Ropar. The sale and use of meat, liquor, tobacco, and other intoxicants will be prohibited in these designated areas. However, there is confusion among netizens over whether the alcohol, non-vegetarian food, and tobacco products were banned in the entire Amritsar. It is to be noted that the ban is applicable only under the limits of the old city or 'walled city'. Meanwhile, the sale of liquor and tobacco products is allowed in the remaining parts of Amritsar, except the 'walled city'. The announcement was made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a special Assembly session dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Day of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (625+ words) The programme was organised by Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, Mumbai. Siddharth Bothra, trustee of the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation and the principal proposer behind the issuance of the commemorative coin and postal stamp, delivered the introductory address and highlighted the Foundation's two-decade-long efforts that culminated in this recognition by the Government of India. Governors Of Maharashtra & Punjab Release Stamp On Jain Saint, Acharya Jawahar Lal Ji Maharaj The programme was organised by Jaskaran Bothra Foundation, Mumbai. Siddharth Bothra, trustee of the Jaskaran Bothra Foundation and the principal proposer behind the issuance of the commemorative coin and postal stamp, delivered the introductory address and highlighted the Foundation's two-decade-long efforts that culminated in this recognition by the Government of India. Mumbai: Devrat, the Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat, and Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Chandigarh, released a commemorative coin and postal stamp…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (531+ words) What should have been a time of fulfilment and spiritual serenity turned, in a matter of minutes, into a scene of unimaginable devastation. Saudi Arabia has long been admired for its meticulous management of pilgrim traffic. When Faith Meets Tragedy What should have been a time of fulfilment and spiritual serenity turned, in a matter of minutes, into a scene of unimaginable devastation. Saudi Arabia has long been admired for its meticulous management of pilgrim traffic. It is a tragedy too deep for words. Forty-two Indian Umrah pilgrims, most of them from Hyderabad, were on a sacred journey from Mecca to Medina'destinations that have drawn the faithful for more than a millennium'when their lives were cut short in a horrific collision with a diesel tanker. What should have been a time of fulfilment and spiritual serenity turned, in a matter…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago (353+ words) Devotees gathered at Guru Nanak High School grounds, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Sion, to participate in soulful gurbani kirtan, katha vichaar, and gurmat vichar sessions by nationally acclaimed raagi jathas, katha vachak, and parcharaks. Three-Day Event Marking Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th Martyrdom Anniversary To Conclude On November 25 Devotees gathered at Guru Nanak High School grounds, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Sion, to participate in soulful gurbani kirtan, katha vichaar, and gurmat vichar sessions by nationally acclaimed raagi jathas, katha vachak, and parcharaks. Mumbai: Thousands of people gathered in the city over three days to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh guru, Tegh Bahadur, which concludes today. Devotees gathered at Guru Nanak High School grounds, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Sion, to participate in soulful gurbani kirtan, katha vichaar, and gurmat vichar sessions by nationally acclaimed raagi jathas, katha vachak,…...