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Mother Teresa: Beacon of compassion

Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910, was an extraordinary humanitarian known for her deep compassion and tireless work. Her incredible generosity and selflessness earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She was canonised as a saint in 2016. Dedicated
August 22, 2024

Pao Bhaji: Portuguese-inspired meltdown

On a bustling street in Mumbai, a vendor drizzles a generous amount of oil onto a hot griddle. Finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green peas, bell peppers, and boiled potatoes follow, sizzling as they hit the surface. The vegetables soften and meld together
August 22, 2024

The Lodge at Wah, Palampur: Luxe tea garden getaway

Set within a sprawling tea estate in the scenic Kangra Valley, The Lodge at Wah is an exclusive retreat that draws on the region’s rich cultural and architectural traditions. Designed as a natural, eco-friendly home, the lodge’s Himachali architecture is crafted from
August 22, 2024

Science, spirituality and the Sun

The Sun has been celebrated as a symbol of divine power across cultures and civilisations. Ancient Egyptians revered the Sun God Ra, Greeks and Romans honoured Helios and Sol Invictus, while Aztecs performed elaborate rituals for Huitzilopochtli. In ancient India, the
August 22, 2024

Ganesh Chaturthi (7 September 2024)

Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god of prosperity and wisdom, is a prominent figure on the exterior walls of South Indian temples in Kerala. Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival honouring Ganesha’s birth, starts on the fourth day of Bhadrapada (August-September) in the Hindu
August 22, 2024

Lucknow’s 240-year-old Rumi Darwaza restored

The Rumi Darwaza, a historic gem of Lucknow, has reopened after nearly two years of extensive restoration work. Built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula, this 80-foot-tall gate was meticulously restored using traditional materials and methods, including surkhi, lime, mortar, and natural adhesives.
August 22, 2024

New sunken museum at Humayun’s Tomb

Over 700 artefacts and five expansive galleries will unveil the life and legacy of Mughal emperor Humayun at the new sunken museum, opening August 1. Spanning 100,000 square feet within Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi, this museum, a result of 25 years of
August 22, 2024

Delhi Airport Terminal 1 to reopen August 17

Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport will resume operations on August 17, enhancing travel experiences with a state-of-the-art facility. According to DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, this reopening will alleviate congestion at Terminals 2 and 3. The terminal, part of the Phase 3A
August 22, 2024
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