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The grand Rath Yatra of Puri isn’t just a spiritual spectacle for the people of Odisha or India; it’s a global celebration. From the USA and UK to Russia, France, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even atheist-majority China, the festival sees joyous observance among Jagannath...

Friendship is commonly seen between humans, but the bond between humans and their pet animals is truly unique. It is often observed that whenever their owner is in trouble or unwell, pets become restless and are willing to do anything for them. In this spirit,...

The Jagannath Temple of Puri is widely believed to have been built in the 12th century by Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. This is the version most of us learned in textbooks. But beyond what history books say, there are layered legends...

At times, snakes trespass into residential areas and attack people. Many times, snake bites are also reported. A similar, but slightly peculiar, story has now surfaced, where a person catches the very snake that bit him. The video is going viral on social media. This...

In the world of social media, some videos shock you, some make you laugh, and others make you angry. One such video is going viral right now. A woman, who had won hearts online with her confidence and "my life, my rules" attitude, is seen...

As dawn breaks over Puri on the day of Rath Yatra, the air hums with anticipation. A sea of humanity swells around the grand Jagannath Temple, hearts thudding with devotion, eyes brimming with awe. At the heart of this spiritual spectacle lies a ritual that...

It is generally acknowledged that ‘animal offering’ is restricted among the adherents of Vaishnavism. However, most readers will be amazed to learn about an animal sacrifice ritual linked to Srimandir. Scholar Surendra Nath Dash, in his book ‘Srimandira Sabdakosha’, mentions that according to the terminology...

A mind-boggling incident has come to light from Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, leaving railway employees and passengers scratching their heads. A 34-year-old woman drove her car on railway tracks for nearly seven kilometres, temporarily disrupting train services along the route. A 13-second video of...

CCTV footage from Odhki toll plaza in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, is circulating on social media, exposing a spine-chilling act of hooliganism. The viral video shows more than 25 masked miscreants wreaking havoc in broad daylight, smashing toll booths and brutally assaulting toll staff in...

‘Love is blind.’ Love can happen to anyone, at any time, irrespective of caste, color, or greed. Love is an emotion that comes from within a person. However, one thing is worth noticing: the love of the poor is often considered a joke, while the...