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June 5, 2025 2:30 PM

Home-cooked veg, non-veg thalis get cheaper in May as food inflation cools: Crisil

The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 6 per cent each (year-on-year) in May due to a sharp drop in prices of key vegetables led by a high-base effect, a Crisil report showed on Thursday. On a monthly basis, the cos...

June 5, 2025 11:04 AM

Buddha’s sacred relics arrive in Sarnath to ceremonial welcome

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Sarnath on Tuesday, welcomed with traditional chants and official honours as hundreds of monks and devotees gathered at the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar. The relics, which began their journey from the National Mu...

June 4, 2025 2:07 PM

Over 1.4 million pilgrims begin Hajj journey as Saudi Arabia implements unprecedented heat safety measures

The annual Hajj pilgrimage officially commenced today with over 1.4 million international pilgrims joining hundreds of thousands of domestic participants in Mecca, as Saudi authorities unveiled the most extensive safety preparations in the pilgrimage...

June 3, 2025 4:06 PM

After month-long exposition in Vietnam, holy Buddha relics return to India

The holy relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a month-long exposition tour across Vietnam. The relics were ceremoniously received at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi. The delegation accompanying the relics was led by Odisha G...

June 2, 2025 2:11 PM

Over 25,000 organisations register for Yoga Sangam ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025

In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Government’s flagship event Yoga Sangam has crossed a significant milestone, with over 25,000 organisations registering for participation. The initiative has witnessed enthusiastic resp...

June 1, 2025 1:29 PM

Mediterranean diet may help relieve IBS symptoms: study

A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may offer symptom relief for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), offering a less restrictive alternative to traditional dietary approaches. IBS affects an esti...

May 31, 2025 10:24 AM

India leads major presence at Sharjah’s premier jewellery exhibition

The 55th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened in Sharjah, running through June 1, 2025, with India mounting a significant pavilion showcasing 11 companies as part of the region's premier luxury accessories exhibition. Organized by Expo Centre ...

May 30, 2025 10:51 AM

Faizan Zaki, 13, crowned US National Spelling Bee champion

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old boy from the Dallas area, won the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, swiftly nailing the French-derived word "eclaircissement," synonymous with enlightenment, in the 21st round of the contest finals. He edged ...

May 28, 2025 1:24 PM

Chhath’s eternal melody: Dr. Sharda Sinha awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously

In a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, posthumously on the celebrated folk exponent Dr. Sharda Sinha. The award recognises her unparalle...

May 28, 2025 2:04 AM

President Murmu confers Padma Awards; PM Modi calls recipients’ journeys “deeply motivating”

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the Padma Awards to 68 individuals across a diverse range of disciplines during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the ceremony an...

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