Category: India

Introduction The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the governing body of the renowned Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, has proposed renaming the Tirupati International Airport after Lord Venkateswara. This move aims to strengthen the spiritual identity of one of India’s busiest pilgrimage hubs. This blog covers: ✔ Details of the TTD’s proposal ✔ Significance of Tirupati Airport and…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood alert for several states in Northeast and South India as the southwest monsoon gains strength after a brief lull. The department has categorized the warning into Red and Orange alerts, indicating the severity and preparedness levels required. Monsoon Resurgence and Flash Flood Risk The reactivation…

Introduction On June 15, 2025, a critical bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune collapsed, sending shockwaves through the city and raising serious concerns about infrastructure safety in Maharashtra. The bridge, which connected Chakan to Rajgurunagar, was a crucial route for daily commuters and commercial vehicles. This blog provides a detailed, fact-based account of the…

Mumbai’s lifeline—the local train network—witnessed yet another tragic accident, raising serious concerns about safety and infrastructure. However, this incident took an unexpected turn when eyewitness accounts from a passenger inside a nearby car revealed shocking details that contradict initial reports. In this blog, we delve into: ✔ Details of the Mumbai local train accident ✔…

Okay, let’s be real – Eid al-Adha. It always felt…complicated when I was growing up. My family’s traditions were intensely personal, a beautiful blend of Pakistani heritage and the experiences we’d built as an immigrant family in Canada. There weren’t a bunch of standardized, perfectly polished phrases you just *had* to use. That’s why, every…

Introduction A devastating stampede at a Bengaluru religious event claimed the lives of at least five people, including two women, and left dozens injured. The incident, which occurred during a crowd surge at a ‘darshan’ event organized by religious leader Sri Shivakumara Swami’s trust, has sent shockwaves across the nation. Among the many voices expressing…