Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries sends sacred Hindu text Shikshapatri on UK tour to mark bicentenary

Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries sends sacred Hindu text Shikshapatri on UK tour to mark bicentenary

One of the oldest known copies of the Shikshapatri, usually on display at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries, is on a historic tour of UK temples in collaboration with leaders of the Swaminarayan faith, to mark its 200th anniversary.Composed in Vadtal, Gujarat, in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami, the scripture provides moral and spiritual guidance…

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Scientists discover a 66-foot giant tree in the Andes, and it’s related to tomatoes and potatoes | World News

Scientists discover a 66-foot giant tree in the Andes, and it’s related to tomatoes and potatoes | World News

A significant breakthrough has been made in the field of South American botany. For over two decades, a mysterious tree found in the Andean cloud forests remained ‘unplaced’ (incertae sedis) in botanical records. It looked like an oversized version of familiar garden plants. In early 2024, after extensive research updated through 2026, this towering 66-foot…

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Meet Janaki Ammal: The scientist whose research powers India’s sugarcane revolution and ethanol growth |

Meet Janaki Ammal: The scientist whose research powers India’s sugarcane revolution and ethanol growth |

Long before India emerged as one of the world’s leading sugar producers, its fields told a different story. Farmers cultivated sugarcane, yet the crop often lacked the sweetness needed for large-scale production. Imported varieties offered higher sugar content, but they struggled to adapt to India’s climate. At this crossroads, E. K. Janaki Ammal stepped into…

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Riddhima Kapoor Sahni gets emotional over daughter Samara’s debut, recalls working with Neetu Kapoor, advice from Ranbir Kapoor |

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni gets emotional over daughter Samara’s debut, recalls working with Neetu Kapoor, advice from Ranbir Kapoor |

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of late Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, has opened up about making her acting debut in Daadi Ki Shaadi at 45, calling the experience “surreal” and “deeply emotional.”“It truly feels surreal and deeply emotional. There’s a sense of everything coming full circle,” she told The Indian Express, adding, “I know my…

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Quote of the day by Emily Blunt on parenting: “I feel bedtime is this essential anchor… The 10-minute chats where they tell you everything, you don’t want to miss them.” |

Quote of the day by Emily Blunt on parenting: “I feel bedtime is this essential anchor… The 10-minute chats where they tell you everything, you don’t want to miss them.” |

People often talk about parenting in terms of big events, like the first words, the first day of school, or big accomplishments. But a lot of parents say that the most meaningful times happen when there is no noise or other things to do. Emily Blunt‘s quote talks about one of those everyday moments: bedtime….

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Quote of the day by Amelia Earhart: “Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you.” | World News

Quote of the day by Amelia Earhart: “Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don’t have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you.” | World News

Some quotes are still important today because they talk about things that happen to people every day. One of them is this line by Amelia Earhart. It talks about chances, but it also talks about work and duty. Not everyone has the same starting point in life. Some people have better resources, help, or support…

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