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  'Bhoot pishach nikat nahi aave isn't magic': Nagpur Police gives clean chit to Bageshwar Dham Chief

  India | January 25, 2023 23:00 IST

  Nagpur Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said that during an inquiry into the complaint and the examination of "evidence", nothing was found that could attract action under the Black Magic Act.

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  Specially-abled children buried neck-deep in mud during solar eclipse to cure disabilities

  India | December 26, 2019 19:10 IST

  Four children were buried neck-deep in the mud in a village in Kalaburagi district on Thursday as part of a superstitious belief to cure their disabilities on the day of eclipse.

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  Breaking myths on solar eclipse: Muslims offer Namaz; people have breakfast during Surya Grahan

  India | December 26, 2019 15:02 IST

  There is a belief that the food eaten during eclipses can be poisonous and it can cause various health issues to the one who is consuming it. But a group of people in Town Hall had breakfast together on Thursday during the eclipse, while in Hyderabad, Muslims offered special prayers in mosques.

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  ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Surprising Superstitions of Indian Cricketers

  Masala | June 05, 2017 13:09 IST

  India Vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2017: Apart from their massive runs, Indian cricketers also the holders of some funny-yet-real superstitions

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  8 reasons why it's irrelevant to change girls' name for marriage

  Lifestyle | May 21, 2017 17:06 IST

  Whenever the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom don't match, there is tendency to change the woman's name. However, the name change doesn't impact the couple in any way, say experts.

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  Are superstitions your lucky charm?

  Lifestyle | January 25, 2015 16:51 IST

  Washington: Superstitions are most likely to occur under high levels of uncertainty, says a study, adding that people are more likely to turn to superstitions to achieve a performance goal versus a learning goal.Performance goals

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  Top 10 big obsessions among Indians

  India | September 19, 2014 10:37 IST

  New Delhi: People in almost all countries have certain obsessions. These obsessions reflect the popular culture of the people of that nation. As masses follow these obsessive trends, businessmen quietly make a killing out of