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6 strange superstitions you probably never knew existed

6 strange superstitions you probably never knew existed

Updated 20 days ago

'Was told not to go to Noida': Yogi Adityanath recalls rejecting ‘superstition’

Yogi Adityanath said that he believes in his faith, not superstitions.

Published 128 days ago

Why I consider 13 to be my lucky number

Historically, the significance of 13 stretches back into the mists of time. Most people believe it has Biblical connotations. (AP)

Updated 200 days ago

Review: The Case of the Mysterious Witches by Mallika Ravikumar

A photograph from December 2013 of Shanti Sandipurti from Bandgaon in Jharkhand. She was accused of being a witch. (Ramesh Pathania/Mint Archive)

Updated 203 days ago

Eating 12 grapes more: 5 New Year’s superstitions for good luck

Each grape is believed to represent a month of the new year and is meant to bring prosperity and good fortune.

Published 216 days ago

Can you shower or wash dishes on New Year’s Day? Folklore beliefs explained

There is no scientific evidence that cleaning, washing dishes or showering on New Year’s Day affects luck or fortune.

Updated 216 days ago

Property dealer chops 17-yr-oldgrandnephew into pieces toward off ‘planetary troubles’

The accused, Sharan Singh, in police custody on Thursday. (HT)

Published 342 days ago

Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky? All you need to know

Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

Published 418 days ago

Pune ‘miracle tree’ with holy water turns out to be leaking pipe, video viral

Believing that "miracle water" with “healing powers” was flowing from the trunk, many began worshipping it with traditional offerings.

Updated 421 days ago

Missing veggie seller: How a deleted phone mssg helped crack ‘sacrifice’ of 8-yr-old

The cycle and the box used in the crime (Sourced)

Published 545 days ago

Tale of fraud, fake murder unravelled: 5 of a gang nabbed for duping Badaun farmer

The farmer lodged an FIR under BNS sections 318 (4) for cheating, 316 (2) for criminal breach of trust and 388 (2) for demanding extortion by putting person under fear of getting framed in a murder case at Baradari police station on Wednesday. (Pic for representation)

Published 551 days ago

Does the evil eye really protect you? Tracing it's lore beyond the closet

Has fast fashion diluted the legend-attested efficacy of the the evil eye?

Published 583 days ago

Wear that lucky shirt! It's good to be superstitious once in a while

Fingers crossed, some simple superstitions may even help find confidence.

Updated 621 days ago

Man kills grandmother in Chhattisgarh, offers blood in superstitious ritual

Chhattisgarh man allegedly murders grandmother in ritualistic superstition incident. (File Photo)

Published 654 days ago

Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

Today in Friday the 13th, the first of 2 this year with another scheduled for December

Published 691 days ago

Friday the 13th: Here's what the internet is saying about this myth-filled day

Friday the 13th sparks superstitions and social media buzz.

Updated 691 days ago

SC emphasises need for education, refuses to entertain PIL on superstition

The Supreme Court emphasised that courts have limitations and cannot entertain every issue. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 733 days ago

Aunt, her mother held for human sacrifice of two minor siblings in Muzaffarnagar

Aunt, her mother held for human sacrifice of two minor siblings in Muzaffarnagar (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated 805 days ago

Why ‘Beware the Ides of March’? Historical significance and other unlucky dates

A turning point in Roman history recreated in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, which again popularised the line "Beware the Ides of March".

Published 873 days ago

Is Friday the 13th truly unlucky? Why so?

The Ominous Date: Fear of Friday the 13th

Published 1027 days ago

‘Dr Dabholkar’s work is rooted beyond Maharashtra’

The mastermind of Dr Dabholkar’s death is still at large. His son Hamid Dabholkar who carries his mantle now and heads the Andha Shraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, says that while the violence against the rationalists underlined the changing social atmosphere in the country, the job of the rationalists has only got tougher. (AP)

Updated 1082 days ago

Zero convictions in cases registered under Anti-Black Magic Act in Pune

The Black Magic Act was enacted to combat the rampant prevalence of superstitious practices that exploited individuals’ fears and convictions. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated 1082 days ago

Casteism, superstition: Thought-provoking play ‘Bayan’ compels audience to ponder

Artists of National School of Drama staging ‘Bayen’ at the Sangeet Natak Academy on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated 1168 days ago

‘Make sure of ghar wapsi…’: Bageshwar Dham Sarkar accepts ‘miracle’ challenge

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, was at an event in Chhattisgarh's Raipur when he urged for “boycotting those who speak against Sanatana Dharma”.

Published 1293 days ago

Myths related to sexual and reproductive health of women

Myths related to sexual and reproductive health of women

Updated 1533 days ago

The Taste with Vir Sanghvi: From zero to gau mutra

The Taste with Vir Sanghvi: From zero to gau mutra

Updated 1904 days ago

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