A solo Christmas is not only a depressing but also a very frightening experience – and all the more so when social pressures, such as the expectation of family Christmas and celebration, abound. However, embracing solitude during the festive season doesn’t have to equate to loneliness. With thoughtful planning and a positive attitude, you definitely
This Saturday, December 21st, the Northern Hemisphere prepares for the Longest Night of 2024. This is the astronomical beginning of winter when the period of daylight is the shortest. This year, the Longest Night of 2024 falls precisely at 4:21 a.m. ET. Longest Night of 2024 The day that contains the fewest amount of daylight
Christmas in India is a colorful combination of religion, tradition, and ethnic diversity that reflects the special way in which the festival is celebrated in the country. Even though Christians constitute a smaller percentage of the general population, the Joy of Xmas is celebrated in all states and communities with a great celebration, none of
Tulsi Vivah 2024 is a sacred Hindu festival that celebrates the symbolic marriage of the Tulsi plant, also called holy basil, to Lord Shaligram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival is going to be celebrated on 13th November this year, as Dwadashi Tithi will begin from 4:04 PM of 12 November and end at
Due to Chhath Puja, the demand for travel from Bihar and Jharkhand has been witnessed to have increased manifold, pushing airfare skyrocketing. For the first time in recent times, Delhi flights to Patna and Darbhanga are more costlier than international trips to destinations such as Dubai or Bangkok as is being witnessed through flights from
In a rare inter-border event, Pakistani MP Abdul Rehman Kanju joined the Indian National Lok Dal’s (INLD) Diwali celebration in Haryana, an event where he was seen for the first time taking part in an event that honoured the victories of the Chautala family during elections in Sirsa. Pakistan MP Attends INLD’s Diwali Celebration for
New Delhi grapples with heavy pollution, topping global charts while Diwali festivities aggravate the poor air quality index. Though the authorities have banned firecrackers, many revellers made it a point to have them as a part of their celebrations and have hence directly affected Aiq in Delhi. Traditionally associated with joy, it makes the situation
Pakistani PM wishes Happy Diwali to the Hindu community, saying he was proud of Pakistan’s rich cultural diversity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent greetings on Thursday, with an emphasis on Pakistan’s inclusive identity. His message cited the role of the Hindu community in shaping progress toward the nation. In a poignant message, PM Sharif reminded
Onion bomb takes a human’s life on an important event like Diwali and left six injured after a terrible accident involving a two wheeler carrying Diwali firecrackers. Incidentally, the accident is said to have occurred because a scooter loaded with onion bombs hit a pothole, and the fall of the highly explosive cracker near a
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security forces deployed in Gujarat’s Kachchh district, continuing with his tradition of celebrating the festival with the armed forces every year. This Diwali, in Army uniform, PM Modi joined soldiers at Lakki Nala in Sir Creek, offered sweets, and spoke words of appreciation with them. BSF, Army, Navy,
