The 15th century was a time of darkness across much of northern India. Empires rose and fell, and ordinary people bore the weight of both – crushed under oppressive rulers, heavy taxes, and the violence […]
More than five centuries ago, amid the fields of Punjab and the tumult of empires, a simple man with a luminous vision began to sing. His words were not sermons but songs – flowing like […]
In a world overwhelmed by conflict, inequality, and disconnection, the words of a poet from 15th-century Punjab still offer astonishing clarity. That poet was Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) – the founder of Sikhism, a […]
On the banks of the serene River Ravi, in the fertile plains of Punjab, lies a village whose name means “The Abode of the Creator” – Kartarpur. It was here, more than five centuries ago, […]
When Guru Nanak Dev Ji walked the earth more than five centuries ago, the Indian subcontinent was a landscape divided by faith, caste, and ritual. The air trembled with chants from temples and mosques – […]
When the Kali Bein at Sultanpur Lodhi released Guru Nanak Dev Ji from its mysterious embrace, he emerged not just as a man transformed, but as a messenger of the Eternal. That revelation marked the […]
In the dusty lanes of 15th-century Punjab, amid the murmurs of caste and the silence of subjugation, a boy named Nanak began asking questions that few dared to utter. Why were some called pure and […]
In a world that still grapples with hunger, inequality, and division, the simple act of sharing a meal can become a spiritual revolution. Over five hundred years ago, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of […]
In the tranquil town of Sultanpur Lodhi, where the Kali Bein flows like a silver thread through the Punjab . Guru Nanak, then a humble storekeeper in the service of the local governor, had already […]
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurb or Prakash Utsav, is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. The day marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh master, Guru Nanak. The 556th anniversary […]
The arrival of autumn in India carries with it a unique vibrancy. The monsoon rains retreat, leaving the air crisp and the skies clear. The days are painted in shades of gold, and evenings are […]
A few figures in history have left behind as enduring a legacy as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi-the man who led India’s freedom struggle and who, through the sheer force of moral conviction, reshaped the way the […]
Durga Puja, the biggest and most vibrant festival of Bengal and one of the grandest celebrations in India, is much more than just a religious occasion. It is a confluence of devotion, art, culture, heritage, […]
In the vast panorama of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage, few festivals capture the imagination and devotion of millions as profoundly as Navratri. Among its four seasonal variants, Shardiya Navratri, observed in the lunar month […]
When the United Nations (UN) was founded on 24 October 1945, it was hailed as humanity’s best hope to prevent another world war. With the horror of the Second World War fresh in memory-over 60 […]
Since becoming a founding member of the United Nations (UN) in 1945, India has played a consistent and active role in the organization. As the world’s largest democracy and one of its oldest civilizations, India […]
The United Nations (UN) is the world’s foremost international organization dedicated to peace, security, cooperation, and development. It was founded on 24 October 1945, in the aftermath of World War II, when 51 nations signed […]
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA-80) began on 9 September 2025 in New York, with Germany’s Annalena Baerbock elected as President. Baerbock has emphasized the theme “Better Together: 80 years and more […]
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history, an event that not only claimed thousands of lives but also altered the nation’s sense of security […]
Onam is primarily a harvest festival celebrated with great fervour in Kerala. The festival marks the return of King Mahabali, and its timing is closely linked to Kerala’s agricultural cycle. It signifies the end of […]
Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for […]
On 5 September 1997, the world mourned the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a woman whose compassion crossed every border and spoke every language. Twenty-six years later, her life continues to inspire governments, humanitarian […]
Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The legend revolves around Kansa, a […]
Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The legend revolves around Kansa, a […]
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