Hanukkah, based on the Hebrew word for ‘dedication’, marks the recovery of Jerusalem and the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem Hanukkah, (Hebrew: “Dedication”) also spelled ?anukka, Chanukah, or Chanukkah, also called Feast of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry marked the fourth day of National Tax Security Awareness Week with a reminder to tax professionals and taxpayers that they can […]
By Jaswant Singh Gandam PHAGWARA (TIP): The nonagenarian Punjabi litterateur Prof Piara Singh Bhogal was, on November 14, bestowed with “Life-time Achievement Award” by Punjabi Virsa Trust (Regd) Phagwara and Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (Regd) Palahi […]
JAIPUR (TIP): As the news alert went viral that an Indian-American Technology Executive Parag Agrawal has become the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, people in Rajasthan specially of Dargah city of Ajmer got thrilled, […]
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, lies in the middle of the Heritage Arc. This bustling city, famed for its Nawabi era finesse and amazing food, is a unique mix of the ancient and the […]
The ‘Kirat’ (endeavor) philosophy, the ethos of work-culture, espoused by Guru Nanak Dev Ji revolves around the basic concepts of honest earnings, compassionate sharing and remembrance of Divine Noumenon to remain in a blissful state […]
Situated in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir Valley, Pahalgam is a beautiful hill station and a popular tourist attraction. Pahalgam is located on the banks of the Liddar River and is famous for […]
Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti and Guru Nanak ji’s Parkash Utsav, is a prominent festival for people who follow Sikhism. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth of the first Sikh […]
If there is one God, then there is only His way to attain Him, not another. One must follow that way and reject the other. Worship not him who is born only to die, but […]
Lord Ganesha is the Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Since he is born out of their union, he personifies life, duality, and manifestation in diverse aspects. Ganesha is highly charming and mesmerizing. He […]
Kalpa, the main village of Kinnaur, in the Sutlej River Valley is a place to remember and cherish. Known for its many beautiful temples and monasteries, this town is also famed for its apple orchards. […]
Diwali is India’s most important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Widely observed among more than a billion people from a […]
Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters and is a festival similar to Raksha Bandhan. It is observed on the Dwitiya Tithi, Kartik, Shukla Paksha (the second day of the waxing phase of […]
Being the commercial and cultural capital of Goa, Margao, also known as Madgaon, is the largest city of Goa by population. Margao is the centre of administration for the Salcete as well as the district […]
Bodh Gaya is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Gaya District of Bihar. Famous for the Mahabodhi Temple, It was here under the Bodhi tree that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. It is now one of the […]
Popularly known as “God’s Own Country”, Kerala is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. This exotic land is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, tropical climate, palm fringed beaches, misty […]
Ramayana is one of the most popular epics in the world. It is deeply interwoven into the sociocultural history of India. With 24000 verses, which are divided into six sections (kandas), it is also one […]
Dussehra festival is round the corner. Also known as Vijayadashami, it is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated across the country. Dussehra 2021 is falling on October 15, Friday. Dussehra marks the end of […]
Sitting atop the Deccan Plateau with the Mutha River flowing alongside is the popular city Pune. This is the second largest city in Maharashtra. Also known as the “Queen of Deccan”, this hilly city has […]
The perfect confluence of traditional legacy and natural adornments, the holy town of Rameswaram is placed perfectly on the Pamban Island. Even if you are not a religiously-inclined traveller, a visit to Rameswaram will leave […]
Navratri is a nine days festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navratri is a Sanskrit word which literally means nine nights. During these nine nights and ten days, Goddess Durga is worshipped in 9 different forms, […]
New Delhi (TIP): The country’s coronavirus pandemic scenario worsened slightly on Thursday, Sept 30, with about a 25 per cent rise in fresh cases over last day’s figures. Following two straight days of fresh case […]
West Bengal boasts of different ethnicities, cultures, religions, people and languages which add to its beautiful landscapes, forests, coastal beauty as well as its heritage. The beautiful state of West Bengal attracts a significant number […]
The full moon time of Bhadrapada and the Pratipada of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month from Amavasya is called Pitru Paksha. In the year 2021, Pitru Paksha will commence from 20th September 2021 (Monday) till […]
The Anant Chaturdashi fast holds a great deal of importance in the Hindu religion. The festival is also known by the name of Anant Chaudas. The day commemorates the Lord of numerous avatars, Lord Vishnu. […]
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