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Piprahwa: India stops Sothebys Hong Kong from auctioning Lord Buddha era relics
'Piprahwa': India stops Sotheby's Hong Kong from auctioning Lord Buddha era relics

These relics, unearthed from the Piprahwa Stupa—widely believed to be part of the ancient city of Kapilavastu

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 6 May 2025 9:11 AM IST


Explained: Culture, craft and commerce of Indian silk industry
Explained: Culture, craft and commerce of Indian silk industry

India is the second-largest producer and consumer of silk globally, China is largest silk-producing country in the world

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 3 May 2025 10:00 AM IST


Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The hidden emotional toll
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The hidden emotional toll

IBS affects the gastrointestinal tract, often causing bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, or a mix of both

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 30 April 2025 11:19 AM IST


Explained: What is the Indus Waters Treaty and how can Pahalgam terror attack impact it
Explained: What is the Indus Waters Treaty and how can Pahalgam terror attack impact it

The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance until Pakistan abjures its support for cross-border terrorism

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 24 April 2025 3:46 PM IST


From myth to mascot: The story of Easter Bunny
From myth to mascot: The story of Easter Bunny

Thus, the egg-laying hare was born—not as a symbol of innocence, but of sacred transformation

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 19 April 2025 10:09 AM IST


Why is it called Good Friday? And other misunderstood Holy day names
Why is it called Good Friday? And other misunderstood Holy day names

Good Friday is observed by Christians worldwide as the day Jesus was crucified—suffering one of the most painful deaths known to humanity, followed by...

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 18 April 2025 1:20 PM IST


In a first, researchers develop lab-grown teeth using patient’s own cells
In a first, researchers develop lab-grown teeth using patient’s own cells

The research marks an important advance in the broader field of regenerative medicine

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 17 April 2025 10:21 AM IST


Jehla Mubarak procession: A timeless celebration of faith and unity at Khwaja Bandanawaz’s dargah in Gulbarga
Jehla Mubarak procession: A timeless celebration of faith and unity at Khwaja Bandanawaz’s dargah in Gulbarga

Jehla Mubarak procession at Khwaja Bandanawaz dargah in Gulbarga had Syed Ali Al Hussain, young scion of Dargah lead the procession for the first time

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 April 2025 4:09 PM IST


LS Speaker Om Birla lauds Uzbekistan scholars for interest in Indian languages
LS Speaker Om Birla lauds Uzbekistan scholars for interest in Indian languages

Birla emphasized that their dedication to teaching has contributed to strengthen the historic ties between India and Uzbekistan

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 10 April 2025 9:17 AM IST


PM Modi inaugurates India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, New Pamban Bridge, in Tamil Nadu
PM Modi inaugurates India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, New Pamban Bridge, in Tamil Nadu

Connecting Rameswaram to mainland India, the bridge has been built at a cost of Rs 550 crore

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 6 April 2025 2:38 PM IST


Temple bells toll in Varanasi: PM Modi’s constituency ranked second most popular religious tourism destination globally
Temple bells toll in Varanasi: PM Modi’s constituency ranked second most popular religious tourism destination globally

Varanasi stands out with 2.8 million online searches annually, the highest among all analyzed religious destinations

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 2 April 2025 9:49 AM IST


Give what you can: Drop off unused clothes, books and toys at Khammam’s Wall of Kindness
Give what you can: Drop off unused clothes, books and toys at Khammam’s Wall of Kindness

The Wall of Kindness is a beautiful lesson in reusing and sharing viral resources

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 March 2025 8:00 AM IST


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