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  'Operation Sindoor': What is the significance of 'Sindoor' in Indian culture? Know its origin

  Lifestyle | May 07, 2025 17:34 IST

  Uncover the dual significance of Sindoor in Indian culture and 'Operation Sindoor.' Learn about the cultural origins, symbolism, and importance of Sindoor in Hindu traditions. Explore the connection behind the name and its impact."

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  Amazon, Flipkart get notice for non-declaration of 'Country of Origin'

  Business | October 17, 2020 8:14 IST

  The Centre has issued notices to e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart for non-declaration of mandatory disclosure, including the 'Country of Origin' on specific products.

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  Study traces origin of domestic chicken

  Science | June 30, 2020 15:22 IST

  A study, undertaken by a Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researcher along with three other scientists from reputed global institutes, has sought to throw light on the origin and domestication of chicken over thousands of years. 

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  Amarinder Singh lashes out at Jaitley for raising Sonia Gandhi's origin issue

  Politics | March 23, 2014 20:12 IST

  Chandigarh: Congress leader Amarinder Singh today lashed out at BJP leader Arun Jaitley for raking up the issue of Sonia Gandhi's origin and reminded him of Indian tradition where daughter-in-law is the "real inheritor" of

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  Know about the origin and significance of Karva Chauth

  India | October 22, 2013 17:09 IST

  New Delhi: Karwa Chauth is a unique fasting festival witnessed only in India. This one-day festival is celebrated once a year, on the fourth day of the ‘Karthik' month according to the Hindu calendar. The

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  Indian-origin man's body lies on his bed, police clueless

  World | October 01, 2013 20:19 IST

  London: British police failed to find an Indian-origin man who was lying dead in his bed for 12 days after taking an overdose of prescription painkillers, an inquest has heard.The inquest at the Southampton Coroner's

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  Indian-origin landlord jailed over boy's fire death in Britain

  World | September 27, 2013 19:56 IST

  London: An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to nine months in jail for the death of a seven-year-old in a fire at a property owned by him in the East Midlands region of England.Ajit Singh

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  The origin and significance of Chhath Puja

  India | November 08, 2013 6:31 IST

  Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated in reverence to the Sun God. The festival commences with the end of Deepavali.  It entails preparations for the purification of the soul. It can be performed by anyone

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  Diwali, the festival of lights, its origin, and significance

  India | October 23, 2014 11:25 IST

  Diwali or Deepavali, popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a five day festival which starts on Dhanteras, celebrated on thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha of the Hindu calendar month Ashwin and ends

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  British woman of Pak origin kidnapped in Lahore

  World | September 10, 2012 9:59 IST

  Islamabad, Sep 10 : A British woman of Pakistani origin has been kidnapped in Lahore city, police said Sunday night.The 20-year-old Aisha Ali came to Lahore to attend a wedding ceremony and was kidnapped at

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  Indian Born Surgeon Loses Appeal In Aus Court

  World | April 21, 2011 13:48 IST

  Melbourne, Apr 21:  Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel jailed over fatally bungled surgeries today lost an appeal against his conviction in an Australian court, with the judge observing that “the case could hardly be more grave”.The

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