TANTRA
Durga Ashtami 2026: What the festival means and why it is significant
Durga Ashtami 2026 is an important day of Navratri and Durga Puja, dedicated to Maa Durga and the victory of good over evil. Learn what Durga Ashtami means, why Ashtami Tithi is significant, the symbolism of Kaalratri and Mahagauri, and the importance of Sandhi Puja and traditional worship rituals.
Tantra vision
Many religions require celibacy, causing conflict between practitioners' desires and their commitments. This struggle can lead to psychological issues for some individuals striving for spiritual goals. Tantra provides an alternative approach by viewing sexual energy as sacred and life-creating. Techniques in tantra help individuals transmute this energy for personal growth and spiritual rejuvenation. The concept of urdhavaretas symbolizes the redirection of energy for enhanced vitality and development.
Bigg Boss 20: Who is Manish Goel, the first official wildcard contestant on Salman Khan’s reality show?
Manish Goel has officially joined Bigg Boss 20 as its first wildcard contestant during the recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode. Salman Khan welcomed him on stage, where he initially fooled contestants regarding his intentions. He has a long history in television, with roles in several popular shows and has participated in various reality competitions. Read on to know more about him.
Grand Mufti, Mirwaiz, Mehbooba express concern over Rajneesh Tantra temple event scheduled in Gurez of Kashmir
Religious and political leaders have criticized a Rajneesh Tantra Temple event. The event is scheduled to take place in Gurez along the Line of Control. Leaders have urgently called for the immediate cancellation of this spiritual retreat. Concerns were raised about the event's potential conflict with local cultural and social ethos. Authorities have been requested to intervene and take appropriate action.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Darr heroine Juhi Chawla’s net worth is Rs 7,790 crore. Her Malabar Hills home has indoor pool, white fountains, golden doors and terrace with a grand view of Arabian Sea
Juhi Chawla was one of the most prominent actresses in the 1990s. Today, she is a successful businesswoman who co-owns cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders with Shah Rukh Khan. Her Malabar Hills home is a study in opulence and features many beautiful art works and elegant marble floors. The palatial house is loacted in Malabar Hills, one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Mumbai.
Shiv, Shakti, and E = mc²
Einstein's famous equation and ancient Vedantic pairings suggest a unified reality. Shiv represents consciousness, and Shakti embodies creative energy and power. These concepts highlight how seemingly separate elements are deeply interconnected. E=mc² demonstrated mass and energy are convertible, a physics-based revelation. While distinct, these ideas offer a distant echo of a shared intuition.
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In Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav claims 'NDA spent Rs 40,000 crore to defeat us'
Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD has vocally contested the methods employed by the ruling NDA, claiming they funneled a staggering Rs 40,000 crore to sabotage the Mahagathbandhan in the latest Bihar assembly elections. He raised alarms over a democracy compromised by threats and coercion.
‘Ghazni was Indian’: BJP takes aim at Hamid Ansari, seeks Rahul Gandhi’s view
BJP leader CR Kesavan strongly criticized former Vice President Hamid Ansari's statement that Mahmud Ghazni was an Indian, not a foreign invader. Kesavan questioned Congress and Rahul Gandhi's stance on this view. He accused the Congress of downplaying Ghazni's brutal raids on Hindu temples and people.
Rahul Gandhi 'insulted' Northeast by not wearing 'Gamosa' at Rashtrapati Bhavan's At-Home: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the Northeast region and President Droupadi Murmu. This follows allegations that Mr. Gandhi did not wear an Assamese Gamosa presented to guests at a Rashtrapati Bhavan reception. The BJP also criticized the Congress for politicizing seating arrangements at the Republic Day parade.
Vacation everyday
Many people need rest after holidays. Vacations should offer a break from stress. True rest means reclaiming personal time. This can be achieved daily without cost. Meditation offers a daily vacation. Simple breathing exercises can bring liberation. These techniques provide a daily escape.
Sonam Raghuvanshi case takes a black magic turn: Father alleges Raja’s wife used “tantra mantra” on him
An Indore honeymoon trip turned deadly when Raja Raghuvanshi was found murdered in Meghalaya, leading to the arrest of his wife, Sonam, her alleged lover, and three accomplices. Raja's father suspects Sonam used black magic on his son, while police investigate a possible love triangle and other motives behind the crime.
Yogic physiology
Kundalini, a divine cosmic energy, is believed to be dormant within us, awaiting awakening through self-purification, yoga, meditation, and guidance. This energy resides in the pranamay kosh, with seven main chakras aligned along the spine, influencing nerve plexuses and endocrine glands.
A Meditative Metamorphosis
Trishla Jain’s art explores the unique space between breaths, brought to life through her latest exhibition.
A meditative metamorphosis
Trishla Jain’s latest exhibition, 'The Quiet Interlude', at LTC Gallery in New Delhi showcases her mature, meditative works. Her art, which balances structured Yantra gridding with the infinite openness of Tantra, encourages viewers to engage in deep reflection and recognize order within chaos. The exhibit runs until April 8.
Breather between breathtaking and breathfulness
Trishla Jain tells Indrajit Hazra about her upcoming exhibition, ‘The Quiet Interlude’, where the creative process itself takes form on canvas, one breath at a time
Transcend binaries
Many spiritual traditions acknowledge the fluidity and complexity of gender and sexual identities. Taoism emphasizes the integration of yin and yang energies within individuals, while Hinduism reveres Ardhanarishvara, a deity combining masculine and feminine aspects. Spiritually, achieving balance between these energies can lead to profound self-understanding and wholeness, as emphasized by spiritual teachings from various cultures.
BPSC aspirants continue their protest in Patna's Gandhi Maidan
Prashant Kishore has supported the BPSC aspirants in their protest at Gandhi Maidan for a re-exam of the 70th BPSC prelims. He criticized the government for not allowing students to protest in public spaces. Students are demanding the cancellation of the December 13, 2024, exam. Police detained protesting students in Delhi as well.
Amarnath connection
It is common for all religions to encourage their followers to embark on yatras, pilgrimages, to their respective holy places and shrines. These spiritual journeys bestow profound benefits and foster a deeper connection with the Divine.
Pen or sword - which is more powerful? Harsh Goenka tries to settle the debate once & for all ...
The debate over pen vs the sword and which is more impactful is an ancient discourse which refuses to be solved.
Breathing peace into the canvas: Artist Trishla Jain's first solo exhibition, ‘Nowness in Time’, opens in Mumbai this week
Trishla Jain spoke to Indrajit Hazra about her upcoming exhibition, and how as an artist meditator her vision and craft is to capture — and free — the sense of peace in her work.
Assam government felicitates 301 people jailed during 'emergency'
The Cabinet meeting held on 19 April, decided to pay monthly pension of Rs. 15 thousand to the Lok Tantra Senani who served imprisonment for protesting against emergency. In the event of death of a Lok Tantra Senani, his wife or his unmarried daughter will be entitled to monthly pension.
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over fuel prices, says Bharat Jodo Yatra voice of 'loktantra' against 'loot-tantra'
"Crude oil - 25 per cent cheaper. LPG - 40 per cent cheaper. This is international price data. Despite this, why prices of petrol, diesel and gas cylinder have not been reduced?" Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
Govt authorises post-grad Ayurveda practitioners to be trained to perform surgical procedures
The notification by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, a statutory body under the AYUSH Ministry to regulate the Indian systems of medicine, listed 39 general surgery procedures and around 19 procedures involving the eye, ear, nose and throat by amending the Indian Medicine Central Council (Post Graduate Ayurveda Education) Regulations, 2016.
Sangh outfit favours appointment of non-brahmin priests in temples
Aikya Vedi state general secretary E S Biju said the outfit is of the view that a person, who acquires knowledge in pooja and tantra, becomes a 'brahmin' through his deeds.
Raj Babbar asked to consider UP role as mission and not challenge
"We believe that people of Uttar Pradsh will do a 'chamatkar' (miracle) and when they decide they will elect us with a bigger majority," he said.
Top picks of food, art and culture
Here are the top destinations and ways to unwind in Mumbai.
Democracy has become private fiefdom of JMM: BJP leader
BJP leader Raghuvar Das, today accused the JMM of making democracy as its private fiefdom.
Nitish Kumar turned 'Loktantra' to 'Loot-tantra', alleges RJD
Accusing the Nitish Kumar-led government of institutionalising corruption in Bihar, the opposition RJD today said 'Loktantra' (democracy) had become 'Loot-tantra' (machinery to loot public money) in the state.
Tails' Tales
Charlotte's Webis 60 years old. The magic of this children's classic by E B White who also gave us Stuart Little is based on suspension or denial of humdrum reality.
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