Netanyahu was ready with Gaza ceasefire plan in April 2024: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ready to consider a ceasefire in Gaza as early as April 2024, six months into the war, according to a report by The New York Times. The plan, which included a proposed six-week truce and the release of hostages held by Hamas, was drafted and shared secretly with Egyptian […]
US State Department to lay off over 1,300 employees in major Trump-era reorganisation plan
The US State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganisation plan from the Trump administration that critics say will damage America’s global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad. The department is sending layoff notices to 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers with domestic assignments in the United […]
Lebanon’s President Aoun says only state will hold weapons, dismisses normalisation with Israel
Lebanon has no plans to have normal relations with Israel at the present time, and Beirut’s main aim is to reach a “state of no war” with its southern neighbour, the country’s president said Friday. President Joseph Aoun’s comments came as the Trump administration is trying to expand the Abraham Accords signed in 2020 in […]
Netanyahu visit yields no Gaza ceasefire, but Trump gets Nobel nomination
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington this week netted President Donald Trump another nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize he covets, but the ceasefire the U.S. leader sought for the war in Gaza didn’t emerge. Despite Trump throwing his weight behind a push for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas, no breakthrough […]
Purnima
What is Purnima? Purnima is the Sanskrit word for the day of a full moon. What makes purnima special? In most Sanatan Dharma cultures (and other religions/cultures), purnima is a very auspicious day celebrated with many festivals. Some examples are Kartik Poornima, Buddha Poornima and Guru Purnima to name a few. Scientifically, on this day, […]
The Veda’s, Purana’s, Upanishads, Itahasas and other Important Hindu Scriptures
Introduction This article intends to break down the structure of all Hindu scriptures. There is a definitive structure which most who consider themselves educated in Sanatan Dharma do not know and this article intends to draw the lines (where applicable) to help anyone understand. Though some meanings and interpretations may defer, the underline knowledge, sources […]
Upanishads Unveiled: A Comprehensive List of the 108 Spiritual Gems
Introduction The literal translation of Upanishads is “to sit near” or “to sit next to”. This is in relation to a student sitting next to his or her teacher. The Upanishads form part of the most revered text in Sanatan Dharma, the Vedas. It is the latest and latter part of the Vedas and hence […]
Gita Jayanti
Gita Jayanti, the celebration of wisdom encapsulated in the Bhagavad Gita! It’s observed on the day when Lord Krishna delivered the sacred scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, taking place on the brink […]
Kaarthigai Deepam
It’s a beautiful celebration observed by Hindus, especially in the South Indian culture. Picture rows of oil lamps adorning homes, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere. This is the what you will see in places that observe this auspicious occasion. Kaarthigai Deepam is essentially the Festival of Lights, celebrated on the full moon day of […]
