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In many Indian cities and towns, spitting gutkha, chewing paan, and discarding packets of snacks on roads and walls has become a familiar sight. Despite decades of campaigns against public spitting and littering, these habits remain deeply entrenched. Understanding why this occurs requires looking beyond surface behaviour to cultural, psychological and civic factors as well as global and historical efforts to curb similar issues. On one level, there is a clear contradiction. Many Indians take pride in their motherland and revere it as sacred, particularly within Hindu theology, which regards the land itself as holy. Yet, on this very soil,…

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, witnessed a momentous spiritual event as 64 mumukshus prepared to renounce worldly life in a grand Diksha Mahotsav organized by Adhyatma Parivar at Chikuwadi, Borivali (West). The five-day Sanyamrang Mahotsav culminated in a divine celebration, enveloping the city in the saffron hues of renunciation and devotion. The event was held under the sacred guidance of Param Pujya Gachchhadhipati Som Sundar Suri Maharaj Saheb of the Shantichandra Suri Samuday, with blessings from Param Pujya Yogtilak Suri Maharaj Saheb, revered as the Adhyatma Samrat. The occasion was further sanctified by the presence of several Acharyas, senior…

आज की नई पीढ़ी यानी Gen Z और Millennials ज्वेलरी को सिर्फ सजावट का साधन नहीं मानती। उनके लिए यह उनकी पहचान, शैली और व्यक्तिगत कहानी बताने का तरीका भी है। यही वजह है कि पारंपरिक ब्रांडेड ज्वेलरी की बजाय कस्टम ज्वेलरी का ट्रेंड तेजी से बढ़ रहा है। सबसे बड़ा कारण है पर्सनलाइजेशन। आज के युवा चाहते हैं कि उनकी ज्वेलरी बिल्कुल अलग और खास हो। किसी का पेंडेंट उसके नाम पर हो, कोई अंगूठी किसी खास तारीख को याद करे, या कोई डिज़ाइन किसी महत्वपूर्ण याद से जुड़ा हो। कस्टम ज्वेलरी उन्हें यह आज़ादी देती है कि वे…

Significant diplomatic, political, cultural, technological, human and military developments have taken place globally on February 12 across centuries. The following timeline traces key events from the 16th century till 2016. These events had far-reaching consequences regionally and internationally. Vasco Da Gama’s second Indian voyage- 1502 Portuguese explorer, nobleman and mariner Vasco Da Gama set sail from Lisbon on his second voyage to India. He was appointed Governor of India in 1524 by the Portuguese authorities. Execution of Jane Grey- 1554 Teenaged Lady Jane Grey, the English queen for about nine days, was executed for treason at the Tower of London…

In the dark waters of the Arctic, a shark moves so slowly that centuries pass before its life is complete. On the ocean floor, a clam lives quietly through the rise and fall of empires. In tropical seas, a jellyfish can, under the right conditions, reverse its own life cycle. In freshwater ponds, a tiny hydra renews its cells so continuously that ageing, as humans know it, barely applies. Nature is filled with creatures that seem to defy time. Their existence stretches our imagination and tempts us to ask an enduring question: Can humans learn to live as long as…

As Delhi prepares to host a high profile Artificial Intelligence summit, hotel rates in Delhi have climbed to extraordinary levels. Rooms that would ordinarily cost a few tens of thousands of rupees per night are reportedly being quoted anywhere between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 30 lakh for select dates. The Delhi hotel rates’ spike has drawn attention not only for its scale but also for what it reveals about the economics of mega events and their social consequences. From a purely market perspective, the surge is a classic case of demand outstripping supply. International summits bring heads of state,…

Significant diplomatic, political, cultural, technological and sporting developments have taken place on February 11 across centuries. The following timeline traces key events from the 16th century till 1998. Anti-French covenant- 1543 Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and English King Henry VIII signed an anti-French covenant. This treaty was a significant diplomatic development in the Italian War of 1542–1546, aimed at merging English and Habsburg forces to invade France and topple the power of King Francis I, who was allied with the Ottoman Empire. Steamboat Patent- 1809 American inventor Robert Fulton patented improvements to steam navigation. He also worked on early…

In November 2019, India’s Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, a case that had simmered for decades, pitting religious claims against legal titles. The judgment? A whopping 1,045 pages. Yet, buried deep within this doorstop of a document after exhaustive recaps of history, archaeology, and colonial-era laws the operative order boiled down to a few crisp sentences: Allocate the disputed land for a Hindu temple and provide an alternative site for a mosque. One might wonder: Why the verbosity? Why not cut to the chase? This phenomenon isn’t unique to India. Across the globe, court judgments have…

Significant diplomatic, political, cultural, and sporting developments have taken place on February 10 across centuries. The following timeline traces key events from the 18th century to the modern era. Pelham Brothers Return to Office – 1746 The Pelham brothers resigned from the British government but soon resumed office after King George II reversed his opposition. The Treaty of Paris – 1763 The Seven Years’ War formally concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Britain, Prussia, France, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Saxony, Sweden, and Russia had fought across Europe, North America, and the Indian subcontinent. France ceded several colonies to…

History is a tapestry of events that have shaped nations, cultures, and societies over centuries. From the rise and fall of empires to groundbreaking cultural achievements and sporting milestones, each moment tells a story of human endeavour, conflict, and creativity. This timeline traces key historical events from 1234 to 1964, offering a chronological journey through world-changing occurrences that continue to influence our present. Mongol Capture of Caizhou – 1234 The Mongol army captured Caizhou, the final stronghold of Emperor Ai-Tsung of the Jin dynasty. Facing inevitable defeat, the Jin emperor chose to end his life rather than fall into Mongol…