You may be wrong if you believe there is "Nothing in a name". In India, a lot of importance is attached to "Namkaran". The name of the child, in the long run, becomes his/her identity and therefore, parents take a

If you have purchased a new house in the month of November, then surely you are looking for auspicious Griha Pravesh (House Warming) dates. Apart from Griha Pravesh dates, Puja and Homam and Vastu Shanti Puja are also necessary as per

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak Praksh Parv or Guru Nanak Guruparb is celebrated on the Poornima (full moon day) of Kartik Maas. This year the same is being observed and celebrated on 12 November 2019. Guru Nanak was

Lord Shiva is quite popular in Hindu culture and is considered to be the one who can be pleased easily. The sacred Maha Mrityunjay Mantra is dedicated to him and devotees have utmost faith in this mantra. The mantra is said

December is the last month of the year but still has so much to offer to you. There are so many festivals during this month that you may not know. In addition to the auspicious festivals and events, there are several

There is a beautiful shloka that is read on the Hindu wedding day - "Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu,Mangalam Garuda Dhwaja,Mangalam Pundari Kaksho,Mangalaya Thanno Hari." When translated in English it means- "May auspiciousness be unto Lord Vishnu,May all auspiciousness be unto the one

Owning a vehicle means you owe at least some kind of comfort and in today's time it is a necessity rather than a luxury for most of us. It is an age-old ritual or custom in India that many people prefer

Often people do not believe in ghosts and think that it is their mere misconception. However, there are people who claim to have experienced paranormal activities around them or UFOs. There are also people who claim the presence of ghosts in

New Year's Day 2020 is almost here and we all are super excited for it. It is that time of the year when the world is busy making new year resolutions and interesting plans to celebrate the first day of

Guru Gobind Singh who is also spelt as Guru Govind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikh community. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti marks his birth anniversary and is one of the most important occasions celebrated and observed by Sikh people.

Today is the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. The Sikh community will be celebrating his birth anniversary with great enthusiasm and his teachings have always enlightened people to change for good. On this day, people,

With the arrival of New Year 2020, are you planning to purchase a vehicle in January? Well, purchasing a vehicle may sound as easy as a cakewalk but it is actually a stressful job as you need to select the best

This man is one of the celebrated spiritual leaders from India. An Indian monk, who was a patriot and a great orator, he worked tirelessly for the betterment of society. He was born on 12 January 1863 and was known as

Makar Sankranti is the festival that brings joy and enjoyment, especially among farmers who look forward to harvesting their rabi crops. The festival marks the end of chilly winter days and the arrival of longer days. This year Makar Sankranti will

Who would not love the sight of fresh and green plants around them? After all, plants are important to our existence. They not only provide us with oxygen and makes our surroundings green. It is not that one can't have plants

Vasant Panchami, also known as Basant Panchami is observed on the fifth day of Magha, a month according to the Hindu Calendar. The day marks the onset of Spring season and in Hindu mythology, this day is dedicated to Goddess

Saraswati Puja, also known as the Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami is one of the most important festivals for the Hindus. It is the day when people worship Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom, knowledge, art and music. The festival

Have you ever wondered why women wear their wedding or engagement ring on the left ring finger? You must have seen several movies where the hero slides a beautiful ring on his lady love's finger. But, did it ever strike to

Marriage is a sacred institution that integrates a man and a woman in a beautiful bond. People in India, believe that in order to make married life blissful, one must make sure if the stars are in the right position. While

Guru Ravidas was an Indian Mystic and poet who played a prominent role during the Bhakti Movement, a theistic devotional trend that was led during the 15th century. The movement is said to be later revolutionised the Sikhism. Guru Ravidas was

In Hinduism, Lord Shiva also known as Mahadev is the Supreme God, is said to be one among the holy trinity i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Devotees of Lord Shiva have immense faith in Him and therefore, they celebrate

Lord Shiva who is popularly known as Mahadev (the supreme God) is widely worshipped among the Hindus. Devotees of Lord Shiva have immense faith on him and therefore, they are often seen worshipping Shivlinga, the mystic form of Lord Shiva. In

Maha Shivratri is one of the most important and ancient festivals celebrated among Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is considered to be formless and timeless and is one among the Holy Trinity i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and

Maha Shivratri, which means 'the great night of Lord Shiva' is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus, especially those who are devoted to Him. Every year this festival is celebrated on the 14th night of the waning moon

Lord Shiva is considered to be one of the most important Hindu deity. Devotees are often seen worshipping Him with utmost dedication and devotion. In order to pay tribute to Lord Shiva and express their gratitude for bestowing prosperity, devotees celebrate

For Hindus, Maha Shivratri festival holds great significance. Devotees celebrate this day to express their gratitude to Lord Shiva and He bestows prosperity and happiness among living beings. Also, the day is celebrated to mark the union of Lord Shiva and

Hindus believe in worshipping different Gods in different forms. In order to please their deities, they perform several rituals and make offerings for their Gods. But do you know in Hindu mythology, every day of a week is dedicated to

Marriage is not only the union of two people but also about uniting two families. In India, most of us prefer big fat weddings and therefore it is essential to know the auspicious timings to fix the marriage dates. Even though

Holi, the festival of colours, symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated during the end of winter and the arrival of spring. The festival spreads the message of brotherhood, love and happiness. The Holi celebration goes on for

We are sure that the moment you hear about Holi, your mind races towards gulal (colours), pichkaris (colourful water guns), sweets, and water balloons. Holi is no doubt one of the best festivals celebrated in India that promotes brotherhood, love

Gangaur or Gauri Tritiya or Gauri Teej is a popular festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, this festival is celebrated every year on the Tritiya (third day) of Chaitra,

A marriage is considered to be a sacred union of two souls. It not only unites a couple but also their family members and other things related to them. Due to this, people believe getting married on an auspicious date can

According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama was sent to exile for 14 years after Kaikeyi, the stepmother of Lord Rama asked King Dashrath (Lord Rama's father) to send Rama to exile. King Dashrath, couldn't deny Queen Kaikeyi, as he had already

Lord Mahavir who was born as Vardhamana to King Siddharth And Queen Trishala in Vaishali, Bihar in 599 BC is considered to be the 24 Tirthankar of Jains. People belonging to the Jain community, observe the 13th day of Chaitra month

Ramadan also known as Ramazan, is the most sacred month for the followers of Islam. This is considered to be the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims observe fast for the entire month. They consume food or water

The holy Islamic month of Ramadan has begun and people belonging to the Muslim community are observing fasts (also known as Roza) and praying to the Almighty. This is said to be the month of austerity, worship, abstinence and fasting. People

In India marriage is considered to be an extremely sacred bond between two couples and their families. It is believed that getting married on an auspicious day when stars are in the right position can bring marital bliss and prosperity in

Lord Buddha who is often referred to as Gautam Buddha was the founder of Buddhism. He enlightened the people with his wisdom and knowledge during the 4th century. Gautam Buddha was initially born as Siddhartha Gautam in a royal clan to

Social distancing, the two words has changed the way we act and interact with family, friends, colleagues and even strangers during this lockdown period. Governments have urged citizens to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the contagious nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to curb its spread among people, the government has imposed a lockdown and because of which most companies have asked their employees to work from home. Working from home has both

Scientists and medical research facilities around the world are jointly working towards developing a vaccine for the coronavirus pandemic which has caused 114,270 deaths and a total of 1,853,604 cases as of today [1]. From hydroxychloroquine to HIV drugs,

On 14 April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, urging the citizens to continue fighting the global pandemic of COVID-19; extending the lockdown till 03 May. The speech made by the PM consisted of a 7-point appeal to the nation

Since India went under a complete lockdown, the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are selflessly taking care of the COVID-19 patients are facing a lot of problems due to social stigma and discrimination. Healthcare professionals and their families are

World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April every year to create awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Since 1989, on World Haemophilia Day, the whole community of bleeding disorders comes together to celebrate the continuous advances in haemophilia treatment

The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised people to wash their hands regularly with soap and water or rub them with alcohol-based sanitiser to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Maintaining good hand hygiene is the need of the time to limit

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the countries to take necessary steps, which include the use of technologies to tackle the spread of the virus. Technology is proving to be an important method in combating the novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 lockdown has affected the day-to-day activities of people worldwide. There's a change in the work-life system, daily routines, meal timings and the most important, sleep pattern. According to a survey carried out by Wakefit, a company based on innovative sleep

As days are passing by, the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise in India and all around the world. But despite the total number of active cases and a climbing death toll, there is an increase in the number of COVID-19

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,484,301, with 170,501 deaths reported and 652,761 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and

As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads rapidly infecting millions of people, researchers and scientists are continuously studying the new virus and recommending protective measures to combat the spread of the disease further. Many recent studies have shown that coronavirus can live on