Sage Mandavya: The Story of Karma, Justice and the Birth of Vidura
In the Vedic tradition, a person’s Gotra or lineage holds a very important role in his life. Be it a thread ceremony or marriage or sraddha; the person need to mention his Gotra or lineage. So, how does one identify their Gotra? Well, there is no fixed formula for...
Raksha Bandhan: The Real Meaning, Origin, Stories and Scriptural Significance
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most beautiful festivals that celebrate the bond between siblings. On this auspicious day, the sisters tie a sacred thread around their brother’s wrist. This sacred thread is called Rakhi. The traditional ritual symbolizes a brother’s...
NEET-UG 2026 Controversy: Government’s Stand, Protesters’ Demands, and the Resignation Debate
What is the NEET-UG Controversy? The Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the mandatory entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical programs. Every year, lakhs of medical aspirants appear in this exam, to get admission into...
The Rath Yatra Date Controversy: Puri Jagannath Temple, ISKCON and Faith
Introduction Rath Yatra is one of the most cherished festivals of my life, so I never wanted to write about the controversy surrounding it. But I guess, with so many counter views and arguments, it would be unfair if, as an Odia, I did not participate in the...
Raja Festival : Odisha’s Celebration of Womanhood and Mother Earth
In India, it is common to find people celebrating one festival or another every day. The list of Indian festivals is endless. There are national festivals, there are festivals specific to a state or region; then there are festivals linked with religion and there are...- What Happened To Yogmaya After Krishna’s Birth? The Lesser-Known Story Of Vindhyavasini
- Sage Mandavya: The Story of Karma, Justice and the Birth of Vidura
In the Vedic tradition, a person’s Gotra or lineage holds a very important role in his life. Be it a thread ceremony or marriage or sraddha; the person need to mention his Gotra or lineage. So, how does… Read more: Sage Mandavya: The Story of Karma, Justice and the Birth of Vidura - Raksha Bandhan: The Real Meaning, Origin, Stories and Scriptural Significance
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most beautiful festivals that celebrate the bond between siblings. On this auspicious day, the sisters tie a sacred thread around their brother’s wrist. This sacred thread is called Rakhi. The traditional ritual… Read more: Raksha Bandhan: The Real Meaning, Origin, Stories and Scriptural Significance - यह उन दिनों की बात है
यह उन दिनों की बात है, जब दोस्ती के इस दिन पर, हम दोस्तों से मिला करते थे। कभी किसी के घर की छत पर, तो कभी उस पुराने पुल के ऊपर, हम सपने बुना करते थे। और… Read more: यह उन दिनों की बात है - NEET-UG 2026 Controversy: Government’s Stand, Protesters’ Demands, and the Resignation Debate
What is the NEET-UG Controversy? The Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the mandatory entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical programs. Every year, lakhs of medical aspirants appear in this exam, to get admission into… Read more: NEET-UG 2026 Controversy: Government’s Stand, Protesters’ Demands, and the Resignation Debate - The Rath Yatra Date Controversy: Puri Jagannath Temple, ISKCON and Faith
Introduction Rath Yatra is one of the most cherished festivals of my life, so I never wanted to write about the controversy surrounding it. But I guess, with so many counter views and arguments, it would be… Read more: The Rath Yatra Date Controversy: Puri Jagannath Temple, ISKCON and Faith - How to Raise Happy, Confident, and Emotionally Healthy Children
In the age of social media, people often crib about its overuse and negative aspects. However, I find a few positive pages that help me grow and learn. These pages spread the necessary messages and create awareness. Some… Read more: How to Raise Happy, Confident, and Emotionally Healthy Children - Raja Festival : Odisha’s Celebration of Womanhood and Mother Earth
In India, it is common to find people celebrating one festival or another every day. The list of Indian festivals is endless. There are national festivals, there are festivals specific to a state or region; then there are… Read more: Raja Festival : Odisha’s Celebration of Womanhood and Mother Earth