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Halloween is the time when people release and let go of negative and lower energies that hold them back and celebrate the new energy that will eventually take its place.

Spiritual significance of Halloween

Halloween is considered a powerful turning point in the wheel of the year, signifying the cycle of life, death and...

26 Oct 2018 12:44 AM IST

The Supreme Court has clearly stated that only a special category i.e low polluting green crackers, which are within permitted decibel limits and emission norms, would make the cut. (For representational purposes)

A cracker of a timing

Desi millenials are expressing their solidarity with the government by opting for green fire crackers to protect the...

26 Oct 2018 12:00 AM IST

While his identity isnt known, the boy is being praised by people all over social media (Photo: Pixabay)While his identity isnt known, the boy is being praised by people all over social media (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman writes Facebook post to thank boy who helped her daughter when...

As she seemed embarrassed, the boy reassured her by saying that he has sisters and it's all good'.

25 Oct 2018 3:03 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Don't offer help to co-workers unless they ask

Being proactive can have toxic effects, especially on the helper.

25 Oct 2018 1:47 PM IST

Study by Jie Gao of Kyoto University in Japan and Peking University in China compared the ability of chimpanzees and children to learn the rock-paper-scissors game (Photo: Pixabay)

Chimpanzees can sniff out strangers from family members

Chimpanzees sniffed longer at urine than at the control, suggesting they perceive the odour of other chimpanzees.

25 Oct 2018 12:47 PM IST

Over sea, 3,000km across six states, relying solely on human power and sheer will.

On stranger tides

It's November 17 and by 8 am, I am on the banks with my kayak and the cycle that my girlfriend, Shanjali, will use to...

25 Oct 2018 6:18 AM IST

Vishnudas P.S.(right) and David Mammen(left) at the Khardungla top

Riding for Kerala

Vishnudas P.S. and David Mammen traversed 9000 kms in 32 days on their bikes to reach out to people and raise funds to...

25 Oct 2018 6:14 AM IST

Acing the look

VJ turned air hostess turned Celebrity makeup artist Bianca Louzado talks about her art of making Bollywood divas look...

25 Oct 2018 6:09 AM IST

An honour in uniform

Santosh Mehra is the first Indian I.P.S. officer to have participated in the U.N. Chiefs of Police Summit 2018, recently...

25 Oct 2018 6:06 AM IST

Athletes participate in the Delhi Half Marathon 2018, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Unity in diversity at half marathon

Three of the runners were dressed up as Ram, Sita and the ten-headed Ravan.

25 Oct 2018 5:53 AM IST

A file photograph of actress Shwetha Srivatsav getting ready for Diwali used for representational purposes only.

Being mindful on festival of lights

This Diwali, while youngsters get ready with diyas, they are also indulging in unique endeavours to spread the light.

25 Oct 2018 1:30 AM IST

Factors responsible for poor air quality of Delhi-NCR includes geography, wind velocity, house pattern, traffic, garbage burning, landfill, open construction, crop burning and firecrackers.

Crackdown on crackers

Firecrackers emit PM 2.5 and contribute to heavy levels of pollutants in the air.

25 Oct 2018 1:22 AM IST