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Why Taking Prasad From These Temples Can Be Risky

In India, temples are not just places of worship they’re centers of energy and ancient wisdom. But did you know that in some temples, taking prasad home is considered inauspicious? Behind these rules lies a fascinating mix of spiritual science, mythology, and energy beliefs. From protecting devotees from negative energies…

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4 Shrines Where Prayers Are Said to Be Answered Within 40 Days

“श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम् तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः” (Bhagavad Gita 4.39) The one who has faith and devotion eventually receives what the heart truly seeks. Across India and many parts of the world, faith has always been tied to time bound vows. Devotees believe that sincere prayer offered with discipline for a certain…

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5 Indian Temples That Close at Night Because Gods Are Believed to Appear

In daylight, a shrine is a place people visit. After dark, in certain corners of India, it becomes a place people step away from. Not because faith ends there, but because faith deepens into restraint. These are not just stories about miracles. They are stories about a very old Indian…

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7 Temples That Change Your Fate If Visited at the Right Time

“कालो हि दुरतिक्रमः” Time cannot be crossed or defeated. It shapes destiny, ripens karma, and opens doors that remain invisible in ordinary moments. In the Hindu spiritual tradition, time is not just a sequence of hours and days. It is sacred. Certain moments are believed to be charged with cosmic…

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The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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7 Most Powerful Shakti Peethas Known for Fulfilling Prayers

ॐ सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते॥ There are places in Bharat where faith does not feel symbolic. It feels alive. The air is heavy with devotion, the silence feels charged, and prayers seem to leave the lips with direction. The Shakti Peethas are believed to be such…

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Why the Deity at Kamakhya Temple Bleeds Once a Year

There are temples that calm you down. And then there are temples that quietly disturb your thinking. Kamakhya Temple, sitting on Nilachal Hill in Assam, belongs to the second kind. There is no idol here. No serene marble face of the Goddess. And once every year, the temple shuts its…

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4 Most Powerful Lord Krishna Temples in India for Wish Fulfilment

Lord Krishna is the eight avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu. In fact, He is often considered as the Supreme God. His love and compassion towards sincere devotees are endless. Most of us might have been influenced by the Lord's teachings on karma and dharma in Bhagavad Gita at some point in…

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Married at 15, worked all his life, never cut a cake… what happened on his 70th birthday will break your heart

For most of his life, Ram Dinesh Rai never paused to count the years. Birthdays came and went without candles, without cake, without anyone saying, “This day is yours.” There was always work waiting. Meals to cook. Floors to clean. Children to raise. Life, for him, was not about celebrating…

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‘Justice for Zubeen Garg’: How the iconic singer’s death became a political flashpoint in Assam

Ingty Raj Gogoi, a 26-year-old businessman from eastern Assam’s Sivasagar, was overwhelmed by grief at the death of Zubeen Garg.

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Heather Knight pleased to get some luck in England’s win over Bangladesh

The batter scored an unbeaten 79 in the Women’s World Cup success in Guwahati.

The Independent UK

Heather Knight guides England to nervy World Cup victory over Bangladesh

Charlotte Edwards’ team top the standings after the four-wicket success in Guwahati

The Independent UK

England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets: Women’s Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Linsey Smith’s new-ball burst set the tone as England skittled South Africa for just 69 to win their World Cup opener in style

The Guardian - UK

Charlotte Edwards ‘couldn’t be happier’ with England’s World Cup preparations

England will take on South Africa on Friday in Guwahati.

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Deepti Sharma leads India rally to deny Sri Lanka in Cricket World Cup opener

Deepti Sharma impressed with bat and ball as India held off their fellow co-hosts in a rain-hit opening match at Guwahati

The Independent UK

India open home World Cup with hard-fought win over Sri Lanka

Lower-order runs from Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana helped the hosts kick off their campaign with victory in Guwahati

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SC stays coercive action against Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar in Assam FIR

Days after the Guwahati Crime Branch booked The Wire’s founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and senior journalist Karan Thapar under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and other charges, the Supreme Court granted them interim protection from arrest, LiveLaw reported.

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SC protection in Morigaon, but fresh summons in Guwahati: Wire points to ‘no details’ of new FIR

The Guwahati Crime Branch has issued summons to The Wire’s founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and senior journalist Karan Thapar in an FIR citing Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita among other charges. This came on the same day the Supreme Court shielded Varadarajan from coercive action in a separate FIR filed…

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‘Need to apologise immediately’: Journalist bodies condemn Assam minister’s ‘inferior people’ remark

The Media Association of Assam (MAA) and the Guwahati Press Club have condemned Assam minister of Public Health Engineering Jayanta Malla Baruah's “insulting” remarks about a journalist.

The Times of India

Sanju Samson cleared by CoE to keep wickets; set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain

MUMBAI: In a big boost for the Rajasthan Royals, India's T20 'keeper-bat and opener Sanju Samson is set to resume his captaincy and wicketkeeping duties after being cleared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The Rajasthan Royals captain, who had…

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'MS Dhoni can't bat 10 overs running full stick'

GUWAHATI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facing a tricky situation regarding MS Dhoni’s batting position. Having drawn a lot of criticism for coming in to bat at No. 9 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last week, Dhoni came in to bat at No.7 on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals.

The Times of India

'I wasn't feeling well': Nitish Rana reveals Rahul Dravid's call before match-winning knock against CSK

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals' batter Nitish Rana played a game-changing knock against Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. His 36-ball 81 propelled RR to a formidable total, which they successfully defended to register their first win of the IPL 2025 season.

The Times of India

Riyan Parag takes selfie with ground staff, then tosses phone away after RR beat CSK - WATCH

NEW DELHI: After two consecutive defeats, Rajasthan Royals finally got their IPL 2025 campaign back on track with a hard-fought six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. Stand-in skipper Riyan Parag, who led the team in the absence of the injured Sanju…

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Malaika Arora spotted with Kumar Sangakkara at CSK vs RR IPL 2025 match amid breakup with Arjun Kapoor, netizens ask, 'Are they dating?'

Malaika Arora was seen at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati alongside former Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara during the IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. A video circulating on social media shows Malaika sporting the Rajasthan Royals jersey, fueling curiosity among fans.

The Times of India

IPL 2025 | 'Mumbai Indians haven't been performing at that level': KKR's head coach

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. KKR will enter the contest on the back of a dominant eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, while Mumbai Indians are still…

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