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Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

The relic was displayed to allow monks, scholars, and devotees from across the country a rare and deeply reverential opportunity to have a glimpse of it

21 January,2026 06:56 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | Agencies
'Why does BMC start civic works on eve of Hindu festivals?' Ex-BJP corporator

'Why does BMC start civic works on eve of Hindu festivals?' Ex-BJP corporator

As Maghi Ganesh Jayanti falls on Thursday, January 22, former BJP corporator Abhijit Samant has urged the BMC to reschedule water supply and pipeline work in K-East Ward (Andheri East) and nearby areas to prevent inconvenience to residents during the festival

19 January,2026 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

At least four people, including children, died in kite-related incidents in Gujarat during Uttarayan, while emergency cases surged by 33 percent due to kite strings, electrocution, falls, and two wheeler travel

15 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world

15 January,2026 07:17 AM IST | Belgrade | Agencies

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