Tag: spirituality
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Krishna Janmashtami 2026: Celebrating Divine Wisdom
Krishna Janmashtami 2026: When Divine Light Triumphs Over Darkness Krishna Janmashtami, the sacred festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, will be observed in 2026 on Friday, September 4, with traditional midnight celebrations and Nishita Kaal observances extending into the early hours of September 5. More than a celebration of a divine birth, Janmashtami recalls…
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Ramayana: A Cinematic Epic for a Global Audience
‘Ramayana’: Can India’s Greatest Epic Become Its Greatest Cinematic Event? When an ancient epic that has shaped civilizations for millennia meets cutting-edge filmmaking, the expectations become almost impossible to satisfy. Yet that is precisely the challenge embraced by Ramayana: Part 1, director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of Valmiki’s timeless Sanskrit epic. Scheduled for a worldwide…
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Experience the Vibrancy of Holi: A Festival of Colors
Holi: When India Turns Into a Canvas of Color, Music, and Joy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk There are festivals — and then there is Holi. For a few dazzling days each spring, India sheds its everyday rhythm and bursts into color. Streets echo with laughter, music spills from rooftops, and strangers become friends under clouds…
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President Murmu Inspires Graduates at GNDU Convocation
President Murmu Urges Graduates to Use Education as a Tool for Nation-Building at GNDU Convocation Amritsar, January 15, 2026: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu today graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, where she called upon graduating students to view education not merely as a means of livelihood but…
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November 2025 Supermoon: A Celestial Wonder
The Supermoon of November 2025: Nature’s Brightest Night As autumn progresses and the air becomes crisp, the night sky is ready to showcase one of its most spectacular events of the year—the Supermoon, which will reach its peak during the night of November 5-6, 2025. It is not just any full moon; it is the…
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UNESCO Adds Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra to Memory of the World
The Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra manuscripts have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. NEW DELHI, India, April 18, 2025 — UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register has added 74 new documentary heritage collections, including Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra manuscripts. According to UNESCO, entries from 72 countries and four international organizations…
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Exploring ‘Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons’ by Anand Neelakantan
HarperCollins has announced the upcoming release of “Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons” by Anand Neelakantan. NEW DELHI, December 16, 2024 — HarperCollins India has announced the upcoming release of “Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons” by bestselling author Anand Neelakantan. The Ramayana is not just one single story; it is a symphony of tales that span centuries, cultures,…
