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More than half of women recover financially from divorce

Over half of divorced women recover financially, according to new research by the University of Cologne.

Stop cruel assaults on soul of Braj culture and spiritual ambience

Illegal colonies have encroached on the banks of the Yamuna. Poachers have killed the peacocks, colonisers have chopped trees. Instead of flutes, there are cheap deafening songs, houses coming up on kunds, and luxurious ashrams on forest land. Cement tiles replace sacred Brij soil. The land of Lord Krishna’s Lila is groaning under the burden of modernity.

TV shows play important role in creating and cementing stereotypes

TV shows play an important role in creating and cementing stereotypes – but they can also be used to challenge them, researchers at NEOMA Business School found.

Could this be the most contagious yawn…?

It’s official, yawning is good for you. But why do we yawn? According to sleep experts, it releases the ‘feel good’ hormone serotonin, as well as dopamine, which helps influence mood and sleep.

A developing India wrestling with contradictions…!

On the one hand, scientists at ISRO are striving to dock two satellites in space, while on the other, central and state governments are ensuring millions of sinners worldwide take a holy dip during the Kumbh Mela to purify themselves.

Over 50s depressed by social media at times of stress

People over the age of 50 in the USA are more likely to be depressed when using social media, especially at times of isolation and crisis, according to research from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore.

Mahakumbh, Celebration of spiritual grandeur and cultural heritage

Prayagraj, the epicentre of Maha Kumbh, is a city steeped in history and spirituality. The city's significance as a pilgrimage site, aptly named 'Tirthraj' or the King of Pilgrimage Sites, is well documented in ancient texts and travelogues.

Murder of Mukesh Chandrakar and perils of Grassroots Journalism

The shocking murder of Mukesh Chandrakar, a young independent journalist from Bijapur of Chhattisgarh, brings to light the grave perils faced by grassroots journalists in regions afflicted by conflict, particularly in Maoist-influenced areas.

Maha Kumbh, A divine odyssey of faith and legacy

The Maha Kumbh, a festival revered as the pinnacle of Sanatan Dharma, will unfold its grandeur in Prayagraj. Known as the ‘King of Pilgrimages’ or Tirthraj, Prayagraj is a city where mythology, spirituality, and history converge, making it a timeless embodiment of Sanatan culture. This sacred land, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati rivers unite, serves as a spiritual magnet for millions seeking divine blessings and salvation. Here, the Maha Kumbh transforms into a celestial journey - a ‘triveni’ of devotion, meditation, and spirituality.