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From Ganesh’s Blessings to Ancestral Remembrance
Pitru Paksha bridges past and present, binding families and keeping the river of remembrance flowing. Soon after Ganesh Chaturthi, Hindus...

Asha Tripathi
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Home Away from Home: The Story of Maharashtra Mandal, Nairobi
You are never too far from your culture — Maharashtra Mandal keeps heritage and community spirit alive in Nairobi The Maharashtra Mandal,...

Jyoti Kolhatkar
Sep 3, 20253 min read


From Legend to Celebration: The Spirit of Onam
Onam is Kerala’s heartbeat, uniting people across caste, creed, and faith. Rooted in legend yet vibrant today, it reflects the warmth and...

Asha Tripathi
Sep 1, 20253 min read


State opens its heart, hearth for Lord Ganesha
Mumbai : Maharashtra is all set for an unprecedented scale of pomp and glory at the 2025 Ganeshotsav celebrations as the state government...
Quaid Najmi
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Ganpati Bappa Morya! Mumbai’s Iconic Festival of Faith and Togetherness
In Mumbai, Ganesha does not arrive; he takes over the city, its streets, and its people's hearts. Ganesh Chaturthi is here, an invitation...

Asha Tripathi
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Lord Krishna: Ancient Wisdom, Timeless Teacher
Lord Krishna's birth is a reminder that divine intervention occurs to restore balance and justice in the world, particularly when evil...

Asha Tripathi
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Silencing the Din: Ganeshotsav’s tussle with Sonic Excess
A citizen-led push in Pune to ditch DJs from immersion processions may finally return dignity and discipline to Maharashtra’s most...

Rajendra Pandharpure
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Then and Now: The Changing Spirit of Festivals
The rituals remain, but is the spirit of togetherness lost to commercialisation and growing distance? Festivals have long held a sacred...

Asha Tripathi
Jul 14, 20253 min read


More Than a Teacher: The Timeless Relevance of a Guru
Guru Purnima is not just a celebration—it's a tribute to the profound role a guru plays in our lives. Guru Purnima is a sacred and...

Asha Tripathi
Jul 7, 20253 min read


A Spiritual Sojourn
Each year, as monsoon clouds gather over Maharashtra, lakhs of devotees set out on foot, singing and swaying in rhythm, bound for the...

Dr. Kailash Atkare
Jul 5, 20253 min read


Tracing the Legacy of the Alam in Moharram Observances
The alam symbolises both the eternal victory of Imam Hussain and the sorrow of martyrdom. The alam is a key feature of Moharram...

Mehmood M. Abdi
Jul 2, 20253 min read


The Transformative Power of Spirituality
Can spirituality answer life’s biggest questions—providing inner peace, self-awareness, and a deeper connection with the universe? In a...

Asha Tripathi
May 12, 20253 min read


Celebrating New Year with zeal
The Gudi Padwa Shobha Yatra was a wonderful experience, showcasing the vibrant spirit of Hindu Nav Varsh celebration in a truly...
Gopikha Iyer and Aditi Patil
Apr 13, 20251 min read


Taj Mahal top earning ASI monument through ticket sales: Govt
Mughal-era mausoleum Taj Mahal was the top earning ASI-protected monument through ticket sales in the last five years, according to data sha
PTI
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Marathi pride replaces ‘Jai Shri Ram’
The New Year procession in Girgaon revolves around preserving the pride for Marathi language Mumbai: Shobha Yatra 2025 on the occasion...

Ruddhi Phadke
Mar 30, 20254 min read


Tribal Spirit Shines at Kumbh
India’s ancient spirit came alive as tribals, youth, and saints converged at the Triveni Sangam in a vibrant celebration of unity and...

Sharad Chavan
Mar 22, 20254 min read


RSS for use of mother tongue as mode of education
Bengaluru: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) prefers the mother tongue to be a mode of education and day-to-day communication,...
PTI
Mar 21, 20254 min read


Violin to Vocals
Ranjani and Gayatri On the eve of Women's Day, sisters Ranjani and Gayatri brought their show Raga by Rasa to Tata Theatre, NCPA in...

Aditi Pai
Mar 16, 20255 min read


The Multilingual Mind
In India, language is a bridge, unless you insist it’s a barrier.

Anuradha Rao
Mar 16, 20253 min read


‘The world is embracing Indian perfumery’
Swapnil Pathak Sharma Swapnil Pathak Sharma is the fourth generation entrepreneur who aims to take her family’s traditional business of...

Kiran D. Tare
Mar 9, 20254 min read
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