Vaikunta Ekadasi, observed annually at the Balaji Temple in Alwal, is a vibrant festival steeped in spiritual significance and communal joy. Celebrated on the eleventh day of the waxing moon in Margashirsha (December-January), it marks the symbolic opening of the Vaikunta Dwaram, believed to lead to spiritual liberation and divine blessings. Thousands of devotees throng…
In the world of evolving lingo, where social media trends dictate language and metaphors take a creative spin, even our visits to the salon have acquired a mechanical twist. The other day, a friend dropped by for a leisurely chat. Amid our freewheeling conversation, we decided to call up another friend and invite him over…
It was only a matter of time before the taxman’s spoon stirred a storm in the street-side pani puri seller’s pot. When a vendor from Tamil Nadu got a GST notice for crossing Rs 40 lakh in UPI transactions, social media popped like a puri filled to the brim. Who knew serving spicy potatoes and…
Rapid urbanisation and technological strides may have placed Telangana on the global map, but the state continues to wrestle with an age-old curse: malnutrition. Startling new figures reveal that more than 47,000 children suffer from moderate to severe acute malnutrition (MAM and SAM). What’s most disconcerting is that Hyderabad and its surrounding urban districts –…
NASA’s concerns about the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) denting Earth’s magnetic field have left us pondering the real questions. Is this the beginning of a sci-fi movie, or just nature’s way of keeping things interesting? With the magnetic field losing its sense of direction, animals that rely on it might be in for a wild…
Tollywood in 2024 was a cinematic rollercoaster – record-shattering hits, creative indie projects, and controversies that kept fans and tabloids buzzing. From dazzling films to off-screen theatrics, here’s a look at the highs, lows, and what’s brewing for 2025. Pushpa 2: the fiery juggernaut Allu Arjun ruled the year with Pushpa 2. The sequel amplified…
The Indian Constitution, a monumental document of governance, stands as a beacon of democracy. Adopted with 395 articles spread across 22 parts and 8 schedules, it remains the longest constitution for any sovereign nation. At approximately 145,000 words, it is a detailed blueprint of rights and responsibilities. Yet, for opposition parties at the Centre, this…
When Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts celebrated Christmas aboard the International Space Station, the internet exploded with ‘conspiracy theories’. Videos showed the crew donning Santa hats, a mini tree, and even enjoying ham, turkey and pies in zero gravity. Naturally, this led to questions: How did they manage this when their mission was only…
Move over kale smoothies and avocado toasts — India’s love affair with biryani shows no signs of waning. For the ninth consecutive year, biryani has emerged as the most-ordered dish across the country, leaving fad foods and modern trends in the dust. According to Swiggy’s latest Food Trends Report, more than 8.3 crore biryanis were…
Shyam Benegal was more than a filmmaker. He was a chronicler of Indian life. A pioneer of parallel cinema, Benegal crafted stories that unflinchingly explored class, caste, gender, and identity. His films transcended the boundaries of art and commercial cinema, engaging both connoisseurs of meaningful cinema and general audiences alike. From his early masterpieces like…
