Beware the rise of ‘Marxist nationalism’. As Australian ex-PM Kevin Rudd explains in his new study, On Xi Jinping, China has imperial dreams ...

This year, Saraswati Puja, also known as Basant Panachami, Vasant Panchami, or Shri Panchami, will be observed on February 2, 2025. On this day, devotees don vibrant yellow, perform pujas ...

Vasant Panchami, also known as Basant Panchami, or Saraswati Puja marks the onset of spring and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm across various regions of the world. Observed on the ...

Nelson outlines a practical roadmap for building wealth and creating a lasting financial legacy, regardless of one’s starting point or background. “This is an uplifting book for anyone who is ...

Among dozens of dice scattered across a vibrant purple background, one rogue dice stands out with seven spots. The task is simple yet tricky—find it within 11 seconds! This captivating image ...

The start of the year offers ample chance to dive into a good book. From lighthearted reads to cure seasonal blues to novels that transport you to warmer climes, the criteria for a good book is ...

In the literary world, this year is shaping up to be a good one for fans of cultural criticism: There are new books about Better Call Saul and biographies of James Gandolfini and Lorne Michaels on ...

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. A thriller, a dystopia, a Gothic novel about a family curse: Genre lovers have options in this week’s recommended books ...

After Makar Sankranti on January 14 is Mauni Amavasya on January 29 and Vasant Panchami on February 3. Shiv Ratri, which falls on February 26, the last day of the Kumbh Mela, is also significant.

Makar Sankranti signifies the harvest and the Sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated under various names across India. Traditions include kite flying, river dips, communal feasts, bonfires ...

Former Manchester City captain Tony Book has died at the age of 90. One of the most successful players in the club's golden era of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Book won domestic and European ...