Prosperity: Beyond Money, Towards Fulfilment
This Diwali, let us look beyond wealth and material possessions to understand what it truly means to be prosperous.
Lessons in Cultural Diplomacy
As Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore take shared traditions to UNESCO, India must find ways to revive and showcase its own cultural connections with Southeast Asia.
Making Room for Those Who Choose to Stay In
This Diwali, let us remember that not everyone celebrates the same way. Let's make people feel accepted, whether they join us or stay in.
President Murmu inaugurates Trimbakeshwar Kumbh
Nashik: In what promises to be one of the largest congregations of faith on the planet, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela officially commenced on Saturday with President Droupadi Murmu performing...
A Century of Service, A Legacy of Nationhood
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in its 101-year journey, represents a significant chapter in India’s social and political history. The seed of national consciousness sown in 1925 has grown into...
The BJP’s Ganesha Gambit
Pune’s Ganeshotsav has become an enormous civic and political stage, and the ruling party has proved adept at occupying it. Pune: The city’s Ganeshotsav is entering its final phase, but...
Ganpati Bappa and the Movies
How Mumbai’s studios and streets celebrated cinema Mumbai: Mumbai’s Ganesh Utsav has always been more than a religious celebration. For generations, it has also intersected with the city’s other great...
Bappa Under Scrutiny
As Ganeshotsav confronts concerns over idol height, noise and food safety, Maharashtra must find a balance between devotion and responsible celebration. Ganpati is perhaps Maharashtra’s most iconic festival, occupying a...
Pyramids, thumkas & women power
Mumbai: The traditional dahi-handi celebrations – marking the birth of infant Lord Krishna – was a pacey day for Mumbai, Thane and other cities, with soaring human pyramids, beating of...
Corporatisation of Ganesh Mandals affect devotees
People carry an idol of lord Ganesh to a 'pandal' ahead of 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival in Mumbai on Tuesday. Mumbai: As the Aagman (welcoming) of Lord Chintamani saw a sea...
