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  Jaya Parvati Vrat 2022: Date, Mahurat, Do's and Don'ts to follow during the auspicious event

  Astrology | July 11, 2022 14:15 IST

  According to the Panchang, Jaya Parvati Vrat starts from Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month and continues till Tritiya of Krishna Paksha. It started at 11.13 am on Monday and will end the next day on July 12 at 07:46 am.

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  Nirjala Ekadashi 2022: Do's and Don'ts to get best results from fasting

  Astrology | June 10, 2022 6:52 IST

  Nirjala Ekadashi 2022: This month Nirjala Ekadashi fast will be observed on June 11. It is also known as Bhimsen Ekadashi, Pandava Ekadashi and Bhima Ekadashi. Check out the Do's and Don'ts to make the most of this day.

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  June 2022 Vrat Calendar: From Ganesh Chaturthi to Mashik Shivratri, list of all festivals

  Astrology | May 26, 2022 18:12 IST

  June 2022 Vrat Calendar: In the month of June Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on 11th June 2022. Hindus believe that people who observe fast on this day go to heaven after death. Know the complete list of festivals and vrats here.

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  Meal skipping to Warrior Diet, seven different ways to practise intermittent fasting

  Health | May 16, 2022 11:56 IST

  Each person's experience with intermittent fasting is unique, and different styles will suit different people. Here are seven different ways to practise intermittent fasting.

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  Ramadan 2022: Food delicacies you must try this time of year

  Food | April 04, 2022 15:34 IST

  As the pious month of Ramadan begins, people observe fast from dawn to dusk. Believers follow the routine of fasting for their well-being and enjoy this holy month by breaking their fast with Iftaar meals. Here we bring you a list of Indian food you can try this Ramadan season.

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  Sawan somvar vrat (Monday fast): Make tasty makhana kheer, khoya barfi with these easy recipes

  Food | July 06, 2020 16:10 IST

  Sawan pehla somvar vrat: If you are also observing fast of first Monday of Sawan and are wondering what to make then we have few options for you. Below are some easy-to-make recipes of makhana kheer and khoya barfi.

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  Benefits of Intermittent fasting: May lead to healthier, longer life

  Health | November 17, 2019 14:56 IST

  In the study by Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, researchers found that heart patients who practiced regular intermittent fasting lived longer than patients who don't.

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  Here's how fasting can improve your overall health

  Health | January 17, 2019 8:08 IST

  This study opens new avenues of investigation that could ultimately lead to the development of nutritional strategies to improve health in humans.

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  Here's why intermittent fasting diets may increase diabetes risk

  Health | May 20, 2018 23:38 IST

  Intermittent fasting diets could increase diabetes risk, suggests a study. 

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  Fasting triggers regeneration of stem cells capacity: Study

  Health | May 04, 2018 10:45 IST

  In fasting mice, cells begin breaking down fatty acids instead of glucose, a change that stimulates the stem cells to become more regenerative.

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  Chaitra Navratri 2018: Time, Date and 5 things to avoid during fasting

  Lifestyle | March 18, 2018 6:00 IST

  Here are the date, time, schedule and do's and don'ts of Navratri fasting.

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  Navratri 2017: What Food can you eat during Fasting? Why is it forbidden to eat Onion and Garlic during fast?

  Lifestyle | September 22, 2017 16:18 IST

  Know why onion and garlic are not eaten during Navratri fasting. Diet dos and don'ts during Navratri Vrat.

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  A FESTIVAL OF PRAYERS AND A HOLY MONTH OF EID-UL-FITR

  India | June 23, 2017 11:14 IST

  For Muslims, both the celebrations of Eid-ul-fitr and Eid-ul-adha are auspicious events of showing thankfulness to Almighty God and recalling him and a means of amusement and merriment

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  13-year-old Jain girl passes away in Hyderabad after fasting for 68 days

  India | October 09, 2016 11:18 IST

  A 13-year-old girl in Hyderabad died last week after fasting for 68 days as per Jain rituals during the holy period of 'Chaumasa'. The death, which occurred four days ago, came into the public domain

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  Gujarat government bans sale of non-veg during Jain’s ‘Paryushan’

  India | August 31, 2016 10:16 IST

  The Gujarat government has banned slaughter of animals and birds as well as sale of meat, chicken and fish in its municipalities during the Jain fasting period of ‘Paryushan’ from August 29 to September 5.

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  Jain monk observes fast for 423 days

  India | November 02, 2015 8:04 IST

  Mumbai: Hansratnavijayji Maharaj Saheb --A Jain monk has created history after he broke 423 days old fast observed over a period of 494 days. Jain gurus claim that such a feat has been achieved after

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  Sonia greets people on Eid, Navakalebar Rath Yatra

  Politics | July 18, 2015 15:57 IST

  New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday greeted the people on the occasion of Navakalebar Rath Yatra and Eidd-ul-Fitr. Extending her greetings on the occasion of Navakalebar Rath Yatra, Gandhi said she hoped “Bhagwan Jagannath's

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  Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins today

  India | June 19, 2015 7:35 IST

  New Delhi:  Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, begun today.Maulana Mufti Mukarram Ahmed, president of Fatehpuri Royat Hilal Committee, yesterday said that Thursday was counted as last day of Shaban month -eighth month

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  Occasional fasting with exercise boost the brain's functions

  Lifestyle | November 25, 2014 10:01 IST

  Washington: Exercise along with occasional fasting is good for boosting the brain's neurons, shows a new research. The research on animals showed how intermittent fasting in rats and mice can enhance learning and memory and decrease

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  Time to turn Navratra fasting into feasting

  India | October 16, 2012 16:48 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 16: Cookies, vegetarian 'mock duck', Parsi 'malai kulfi' and much more -- chefs have put together interesting recipes for those observing the nine-day Navratra fast. They have also brought "mouth-watering twists" to