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Gift of love for your father

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Published on Jun 19, 2021 12:38 PM IST

Father’s Day is fast approaching on June 20 and it is again that time of the year when we celebrate this very special bond that we share with our dads

Surprises for your dad on this Father’s Day (Shutterstock)

ByPrerna Gauba

Ganga Dussehra 2021: Date, time and significance of Gangavataran

Ganga Dussehra 2021: According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga descended to the Earth on Dashami in the month of Jyeshtha to free the souls of Bhagiratha's ancestors from a curse.

People take a dip in the Ganga Canal during a hot summer day in Muradnagar in Ghaziabad on June 16, 2021. (Representational)(AFP)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2021 01:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Raja Parba: Odisha's 3-day festival celebrating menstruation commences

During this period, it is believed that Mother Earth menstruates and prepares herself for future agricultural activities with the arrival of monsoon.

Odisha's Raja Parba, a 3-day festival celebrating womanhood started from Monday. (ANI)

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Published on Jun 14, 2021 09:24 AM IST

ANI |

Make small changes in your daily life to save the environment

It’s all about starting with those little additions and deductions in our daily life to kick start a change towards a better tomorrow.

Organic plants grown in recycled tires (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Published on Jun 10, 2021 11:09 AM IST

ByDigvijay

National Best Friends Day 2021: Here's the history and significance of the day

June 8 is celebrated as the National Best Friends Day in the US. On this day, you can express your love for your biggest support system, your best friend. Read on to know the history and significance of this day.

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Published on Jun 08, 2021 10:52 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Delhi

Pride Month 2021: Stories that inspire with pride

June is recognised as the pride month for LGBTQIA+ identities worldwide

Pride is seen as an important time to raise awareness (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Published on Jun 04, 2021 11:38 AM IST

ByDigvijay

Happy Parents Day 2021: Date, significance, theme, quotes to wish on global day

Happy Parents Day 2021: Here’s all you need to know about the date when Parents Day is celebrated globally, importance or significance of why it is observed, its theme amid Covid-19 and a collection of best SMS, WhatsApp messages, GIFs, quotes, Facebook status to wish the nurturers

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Updated on Jun 01, 2021 09:12 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

World No Tobacco Day 2021: Date, history, theme, significance amid Covid-19

World No Tobacco Day 2021: Here’s all you need to know about when is World No Tobacco Day, its history, theme this year and its significance amid Covid-19

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Updated on May 30, 2021 09:05 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

Buddha Purnima 2021: Teachings by Gautam Buddha to uplift and empower you

Buddha Jayanti: Here are some of Gautam Buddha’s teachings that you can use in your daily life.

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Published on May 26, 2021 02:21 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Buddha Purnima 2021: Date, history, significance of Buddha Jayanti

Buddha Jayanti 2021: Lord Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama on the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) in 563 BC in Lumbini (modern day Nepal). In Hinduism, Buddha is considered as the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

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Updated on May 26, 2021 12:10 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, Delhi

This EID is very different: Sana Khan

Former actor Sana Khan talks about how this time Eid would be different and how she would be giving back to the society.

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Updated on May 14, 2021 05:52 PM IST

ByPrerna Gauba

Akshaya Tritiya 2021: Denizens shop online, to let luck, joy shine

This Akshaya Tritya isn’t like the previous years, amid the pandemic, yet some are ushering in happiness in their lives, by following the annual ritual of buying gold.

This Akshay Tritya, jewellers say that the shoppers bent is towards engagement rings, jewellery for kids and smaller gifting items.

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Updated on May 14, 2021 03:33 PM IST

ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: 5 unique Eid traditions that are followed around the world

Eid-ul-Fitr, across the globe, is about spending time with family and friends. This festival, however, is celebrated in different ways in various parts of the world. Read on to find out the specific traditions that are followed in different regions.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: 5 unique traditions from across the globe (representative image)(ANI)

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Published on May 14, 2021 10:38 AM IST

ANI | , New Delhi

Akshaya Tritiya 2021: Date, history, puja time, celebration of Akha Teej or Akti

Akshaya Tritiya 2021: Also called as Akha Teej, Parasurama Jayanti or Akti, here's all you need to know about the date, history, puja timings and celebrations of the 'third day of unending prosperity' in India and Nepal

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Updated on May 13, 2021 09:53 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

‘Donate for a cause and make it real Eid for all’

The festival of Eid is all about get togethers, grand feasts, mass prayers at mosques and thanking the almighty at the end of holy month of Ramzan

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Updated on May 13, 2021 07:47 PM IST

ByS Farah Rizvi

Eid, a day to reaffirm our faith in humanity

Prayers have power to heal the world, believes actor Shama Sikander

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Published on May 13, 2021 06:35 PM IST

ByPrerna Gauba

Eid-ul-Fitr India moon sighting highlights: Crescent not sighted, Eid on Friday

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 moon sighting: The moon was not sighted in India, Muslims across the country will continue fasting and Eid will be celebrated on Friday, marking the onset of the month of Shawwal.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 moon sighting: India to look for Shawwal crescent on Wed(Twitter/MrSSupreme3)

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Updated on May 12, 2021 08:54 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

When will Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 be celebrated in India? Know all about chaand raat

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: While Saudi Arabia, UAE, London and North America could not sight the crescent moon for Shawwal on Tuesday evening, here’s when chaand raat will be in India to mark ‘Meethi Eid’ the next day

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Updated on May 12, 2021 01:45 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

Happy Eid ul Fitr 2021: Wishes, images, quotes to share for Eid Mubarak

Happy Eid ul Fitr 2021: Here are some wishes and messages which you can send to friends and family on the occasion of Eid. Read on:

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Updated on May 12, 2021 11:59 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Alfea Jamal, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 namaz in UAE: Prayer timings for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 namaz in UAE: As Saudi Arabia and other Arab states gear to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal on Tuesday evening, here are the prayer timings with Covid-19 guidelines for those in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Eid-ul-Fitra 2021 namaz in UAE: Prayer timings for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah(Photo by Alessa Ciraulo on Unsplash)

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Updated on May 11, 2021 09:25 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

Eid ul Fitr 2021: History, significance, date, celebrations of Eid after Ramadan

Happy Eid ul Fitr 2021: The month-long fasting period of Ramadan culminates with the sighting of the new crescent moon for the Islamic calendar month of Shawaal, and this is marked by the celebration of Eid, Eid al-Fitr or Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Updated on May 11, 2021 06:51 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Alfea Jamal, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Shrouds selling more than new clothes, keep Eid simple: Ajmer Dargah head

In a message to his disciples, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, said they should all pray in their houses without gathering at a place, and follow all government guidelines on coronavirus.

Women purchase Sewaiyan ahead of Eid festival during the lockdown, at a market in Mathura on Tuesday. (Representational image)(ANI)

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Published on May 11, 2021 05:37 PM IST

PTI | , Jaipur

No mass Eid prayers at mosques amid Covid-19 pandemic: Imams, masjid committees

Offer Eid prayers at homes to stem the spread of Coronavirus, urged Shahi Imam of Delhi's Fatehpuri mosque. While Masjid committees in Assam have decided not to have mass prayers in their premises during the upcoming Eid ul-Fitr festival due to the pandemic and state government guidelines.

Image for representational purposes only(Unsplash)

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Updated on May 11, 2021 05:38 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 moon sighting highlights: Crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 moon sighting highlights: The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal 1442 was not sighted on Tuesday evening. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Thursday, May 13 2021 which will mark the end of Ramadan 2021

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 moon sighting: Saudi Arabia to sight crescent on Tuesday(Twitter/MAbduweli)

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Updated on May 11, 2021 09:36 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

Mehndi designs for Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: Latest trendy henna art, DIY Arabic pattern

From bracelet mehendi designs to 5-minutes Arabic patterns, floral diagonal designs and easy DIY for full-hand henna, here are some beautiful, trendy and unique mehndi designs to choose your pick from ahead of chaand raat this Ramadan or Eid-ul-Fitr 2021

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Updated on May 11, 2021 03:14 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

Mum warriors take Covid head on

Princess Diana once said, “A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s

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Published on May 09, 2021 05:24 PM IST

ByPrerna Gauba

Mother's Day 2021: Google Doodle wishes all superwomen with adorable pop-up card

Mother's Day 2021: Google Doodle shared a beautiful stop-motion animation on the occasion of Mother's Day. The doodle has been illustrated by Olivia When.

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Updated on May 09, 2021 09:41 AM IST

ByNishtha Grover, Delhi

Mother's Day 2021: Doctor moms talk about their challenges amid pandemic

This year, Mother's Day is being celebrated on May 9. With the country fighting the second wave of the virus, a few mother doctors share their experiences and talk about the things this time is teaching them.

Doctor moms share their personal experiences and challenges (representative image)(Unsplash)

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Updated on May 09, 2021 07:39 AM IST

ANI | , New Delhi

Mother's Day 2021: Wishes, quotes, images to shared with your mother

Happy Mother's Day 2021:Here are some wonderful wishes, images, quotes and statuses for you to share with your mother and maternal figures this Mother's Day 2021

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Updated on May 08, 2021 05:32 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Mother’s Day 2021: How to make your mother feel special during the lockdown

There’s a pandemic raging and the resultant curfews and lockdowns have ensured you can’t step out. But this Mother’s Day, you can make her feel loved by gifting her your time and attention

Mothers should feel special every day, but a separate day to feel extra-special doesn’t hurt (Photo: Shutterstock (For representational purpose only))

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Updated on May 08, 2021 01:40 PM IST

ByDigvijay

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Father’s Day is fast approaching on June 20 and it is again that time of the year when we celebrate this very special bond that we share with our dads

Ganga Dussehra 2021: According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga descended to the Earth on Dashami in the month of Jyeshtha to free the souls of Bhagiratha's ancestors from a curse.

During this period, it is believed that Mother Earth menstruates and prepares herself for future agricultural activities with the arrival of monsoon.

It’s all about starting with those little additions and deductions in our daily life to kick start a change towards a better tomorrow.

June 8 is celebrated as the National Best Friends Day in the US. On this day, you can express your love for your biggest support system, your best friend. Read on to know the history and significance of this day.

June is recognised as the pride month for LGBTQIA+ identities worldwide

Happy Parents Day 2021: Here’s all you need to know about the date when Parents Day is celebrated globally, importance or significance of why it is observed, its theme amid Covid-19 and a collection of best SMS, WhatsApp messages, GIFs, quotes, Facebook status to wish the nurturers

World No Tobacco Day 2021: Here’s all you need to know about when is World No Tobacco Day, its history, theme this year and its significance amid Covid-19

Buddha Jayanti: Here are some of Gautam Buddha’s teachings that you can use in your daily life.

Buddha Jayanti 2021: Lord Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama on the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) in 563 BC in Lumbini (modern day Nepal). In Hinduism, Buddha is considered as the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Former actor Sana Khan talks about how this time Eid would be different and how she would be giving back to the society.

This Akshaya Tritya isn’t like the previous years, amid the pandemic, yet some are ushering in happiness in their lives, by following the annual ritual of buying gold.

Eid-ul-Fitr, across the globe, is about spending time with family and friends. This festival, however, is celebrated in different ways in various parts of the world. Read on to find out the specific traditions that are followed in different regions.

Akshaya Tritiya 2021: Also called as Akha Teej, Parasurama Jayanti or Akti, here's all you need to know about the date, history, puja timings and celebrations of the 'third day of unending prosperity' in India and Nepal

The festival of Eid is all about get togethers, grand feasts, mass prayers at mosques and thanking the almighty at the end of holy month of Ramzan

Prayers have power to heal the world, believes actor Shama Sikander

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 moon sighting: The moon was not sighted in India, Muslims across the country will continue fasting and Eid will be celebrated on Friday, marking the onset of the month of Shawwal.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: While Saudi Arabia, UAE, London and North America could not sight the crescent moon for Shawwal on Tuesday evening, here’s when chaand raat will be in India to mark ‘Meethi Eid’ the next day

Happy Eid ul Fitr 2021: Here are some wishes and messages which you can send to friends and family on the occasion of Eid. Read on:

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 namaz in UAE: As Saudi Arabia and other Arab states gear to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal on Tuesday evening, here are the prayer timings with Covid-19 guidelines for those in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Happy Eid ul Fitr 2021: The month-long fasting period of Ramadan culminates with the sighting of the new crescent moon for the Islamic calendar month of Shawaal, and this is marked by the celebration of Eid, Eid al-Fitr or Eid-ul-Fitr.

In a message to his disciples, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, said they should all pray in their houses without gathering at a place, and follow all government guidelines on coronavirus.

Offer Eid prayers at homes to stem the spread of Coronavirus, urged Shahi Imam of Delhi's Fatehpuri mosque. While Masjid committees in Assam have decided not to have mass prayers in their premises during the upcoming Eid ul-Fitr festival due to the pandemic and state government guidelines.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 moon sighting highlights: The crescent moon for the month of Shawwal 1442 was not sighted on Tuesday evening. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Thursday, May 13 2021 which will mark the end of Ramadan 2021

From bracelet mehendi designs to 5-minutes Arabic patterns, floral diagonal designs and easy DIY for full-hand henna, here are some beautiful, trendy and unique mehndi designs to choose your pick from ahead of chaand raat this Ramadan or Eid-ul-Fitr 2021

Princess Diana once said, “A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s

Mother's Day 2021: Google Doodle shared a beautiful stop-motion animation on the occasion of Mother's Day. The doodle has been illustrated by Olivia When.

This year, Mother's Day is being celebrated on May 9. With the country fighting the second wave of the virus, a few mother doctors share their experiences and talk about the things this time is teaching them.

Happy Mother's Day 2021:Here are some wonderful wishes, images, quotes and statuses for you to share with your mother and maternal figures this Mother's Day 2021

There’s a pandemic raging and the resultant curfews and lockdowns have ensured you can’t step out. But this Mother’s Day, you can make her feel loved by gifting her your time and attention

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