For those planning a trip from Varanasi to Ranchi or Deoghar in Vande Bharat trains, there is an important timetable change. According to a report published in Indian Express and Northern Railway, the departure timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi have been revised from September 2, 2026, as part of timetable changes…
Long before Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google and Alphabet, he was a boy in Chennai waiting years for something as basic as a telephone. In a candid conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Pichai looked back at his early life in India and how daily struggles, from water shortages to a single rotary…
AI-generated image for representation Once upon a time, in 17th-century Nepal, a powerful kingdom was shaken by a decision that would haunt its history for centuries.A trusted man at the royal court fell from favour. A death followed. And, as the legends say, a woman on a funeral pyre uttered words that would eventually give…
Bibek Kumal, a 24-year-old Nepali labourer, woke on the morning of August 26, 2026 for his regular and ordinary work. He worked in Bidur, Nuwakot. But he didn’t think that his ordinary day would turn out to be extraordinary. He was digging a toilet pit outside a newly built house, about five feet deep. He…
Sambyal became a social-media sensation during his tenure as President Murmu’s ADC. For months, Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal was a familiar face beside President Droupadi Murmu at official ceremonies, public engagements and overseas visits. His military bearing, quiet presence and the occasional glimpse of his work alongside the President turned the otherwise low-profile Army officer…
If you like Zara, there’s a good chance Lefties is about to become your new favourite.The Spanish fashion label has been getting a lot more attention lately, and it’s easy to see why. Lefties is part of the same Inditex family as Zara, but its whole approach is a little different. The clothes tend to…
Photo: @iamjayakishori/ X Jaya Kishori is a motivational speaker and spiritual orator whose soulful lines have found a wide audience across social media. Her profound ideas often talk about love, self-discovery, and inner peace in simple language that is relatable to her audience online.She once talked about the idea of getting lost on purpose, and…
You probably clean your toilet more carefully than you clean your kitchen sponge. Fair enough. The toilet has a reputation for being dirty, while the kitchen is where we prepare our food, so it naturally feels cleaner. But some of the things sitting in your kitchen every day can be surprisingly unhygienic. They are touched…
In Surat, there is a shrine where flowers and sweets are not the only offerings placed before the deity. Devotees also arrive carrying cigarette packets. Some light the cigarettes and leave them before the shrine, believing that their prayers will reach Banjara Bhoot Mama, a guardian figure worshipped at this unusual temple. Located in the…
Robot attends puja, dances at Ujjain shop launch A sandwich shop opening in Ujjain has caught attention online for an unusual reason. The event featured a humanoid robot in a role usually reserved for a well-known guest, turning an ordinary business launch into a scene that quickly got people talking.The inauguration took place on Sunday,…