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India Today
2 days ago
- General
- India Today
When is Gayatri Jayanti in 2025? Know muhurat, rituals and significance
Gayatri Jayanti in 2025 lands on Friday, 6 June. This day, marked on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi during the Jyeshtha month according to the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrates the birth of Goddess Gayatri, revered as Veda Mata—the mother of all Vedas. Coinciding with Nirjala Ekadashi, a significant fast in Hindu tradition, this adds further spiritual resonance to the Muhurat for Gayatri Jayanti 2025Starts: June 6, 2025, at 2:15 AMEnds: June 7, 2025, at 4:47 AMThis auspicious period is ideal for performing puja, chanting the Gayatri Mantra, and engaging in meditation or spiritual Gayatri Jayanti is celebratedGayatri Jayanti marks the birth of Goddess Gayatri, the embodiment of wisdom, strength, and prosperity, represented through her connection to Saraswati, Parvati, and Lakshmi. Devotees believe that chanting the Gayatri Mantra on this day brings mental clarity, spiritual awakening, and divine devotees observe the dayPeople wake up early, take a holy bath, and wear clean Gayatri Mantra is chanted 108 times or observe fasts, offer puja, and participate in Gayatri day is important for students, seekers, and spiritual Gayatri is believed to be the consort of Lord Brahma and is connected with the Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. She is seen as the divine energy that supports and protects the universe. Worshipping her on this day is a way to seek knowledge, guidance, and inner Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam,Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.'Meaning: We meditate on the divine light of the Supreme Creator; may it guide our intellect. advertisement
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
What is the best time to poop as per experts and why
The digestive system is an amazing, intricate apparatus. After food has passed from the mouth to the esophagus, it starts in the stomach. It passes through the small and large intestines after entering the stomach. After spending some time in the large intestine, the food eventually leaves the body as residual waste. No one actually talks about it, even though everyone poops. Although keeping all toilet discussion to a minimum may keep conversations polite, we might be losing out on important health indicators if we do this. Have you ever thought about what the best time to poop is? Yes, even timing to relieve yourself plays a crucial role in keeping your health up to the mark. The ideal time to poop Brahma muhurta to early morning (4 AM–6 AM) According to Ayurveda, the best time to eliminate bowel waste is during Brahma Muhurta, ideally before sunrise. This time aligns with the Vata Kala (roughly 2 AM–6 AM), when the Vata dosha, responsible for movement and elimination, is naturally active. This internal clock, when respected, enhances natural bowel movements, making evacuation easy, complete, and regular. Why Timing Matters: Sync with nature's rhythm Dr. Kalpana Sehra, Senior Ayurvedic Doctor and MD in Internal Medicine at Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital, says, 'Ayurveda teaches that the body is a microcosm of the universe. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Just as nature renews itself at dawn, the human body is designed to detoxify and eliminate waste during this time. Ignoring this rhythm leads to the accumulation of Ama (toxins), sluggishness, bloating, and disturbed digestion.' Health Benefits of morning evacuation Supports proper Agni (digestive fire) for the rest of the day. Prevents constipation, gas, and heaviness. Enhances mental clarity, mood, and energy. Sets a rhythm for timely hunger and better nutrient absorption. Delayed Bowel Movements: A modern epidemic Waking late and postponing elimination due to stress, gadgets, or coffee dependence disrupts the natural urge. This suppression (Vegavidharan) is considered a major cause of disease in Ayurveda, leading to conditions like arsha (piles), grahani (IBS), headaches, and even depression. Dinacharya and gut health Ayurveda's daily regimen (Dinacharya) emphasizes waking before sunrise, oil pulling, abhyanga, and then elimination as the first step of cleansing. When this becomes habitual, it keeps Apana Vata (downward-moving energy) balanced, which is key to all eliminative and reproductive functions. Supportive habits for healthy morning elimination Wake up by 5:30 AM and drink warm water to stimulate peristalsis. Practice light movements like walking and yoga asanas (e.g., Pawanmuktasana). Avoid late-night meals, heavy dinners, and processed foods, which disturb Vata and delay morning evacuation. When the bowel moves at the right time, everything else aligns Regular and timely bowel movements are not just a digestive achievement but a holistic health marker in Ayurveda. It reflects balance in doshas, proper sleep, diet, stress, and circadian rhythm — the foundation of good health. ITR Filing Deadline Extended: Why It Happened And What To Do Now? | Income Tax Return | Explained One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
The Brahmaputra: Myth, majesty and politics of water
News: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday if China were to reduce the water flow of the Brahmaputra, it would benefit the state and help it mitigate the devastating annual floods. He was responding to Pakistan's remark that China might weaponise the Brahmaputra's waters in support of its 'all-weather friend' and retaliate to India's suspension of the Indus Water A River With A Male NameThe Brahmaputra, like every river that flows through the Himalayas, has its own history and mythology. But there is a difference between other Indian rivers, revered as goddesses, and the Brahmaputra: It is one of the few major rivers in India with a distinctly male name, derived from its mythological association with Lord Brahmaputra is believed to have two mythological fathers - Lord Brahma (obviously) and sage Shantanu. In the 16th-century text Yogini Tantra, dedicated to the worship of goddesses like Kali and Kamakhya, the river is linked to an ancient ablution ritual with the following invocation: O Son of Brahma! O Son of Shantanu! O Lohit! O Son of Lohit!I bow before you, wash away my sins of the last three the link to Brahma—the God of creation?advertisementAccording to eastern folklore, sage Shantanu and his wife Amogha live near Lake Lohit in the Himalayas. One day, attracted by her beauty, Lord Brahma approaches Amogha when she is alone. But Amogha locks herself up in a hut. Fearing her curse, Brahma sheds his seed and departs in shame. When Shantanu learns of this, he asks Amogha to consume the seed. From her nostrils later flows the son of Brahma, ergo the name Brahmaputra.A Himalayan LegendAccording to Tibetan folklore, the river originates as a small stream from Mount Tise (the Kailash Parvat–abode of Lord Shiva). At the site of its birth, the river is guarded by four divine entities—a lion, an elephant, a horse, and a the indigenous communities of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, such as the Mising, Bodo, and Adi, the Brahmaputra is a living deity. In The Tribes of Assam (B.N. Bordoloi), the Mising people refer to the river as 'Father River' or a manifestation of Abo Tani, their ancestral Assam, the Brahmaputra is celebrated during festivals like Bihu, where communities honour the river for its bounty. The legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika's ode to the river - Mahabahu Brahmaputra - is considered one of the greatest Assamese does the river originate?advertisementThe Brahmaputra, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, Siang or Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh, and Jamuna in Bangladesh, takes on different names along its journey. During the 18th and 19th centuries, British colonial rulers, restricted from entering Tibet due to political constraints, sent Indian explorers disguised as monks to trace the Brahmaputra's path. In the early 20th century, the source of the Brahmaputra was eventually traced to the Chemayungdung Glacier in the Kubi Kangri mountain range in southwestern Tibet, near the Himalayas. This glacier, located at an elevation of about 5,200 meters, was identified as the primary source of the Yarlung Tsangpo, which becomes the Brahmaputra the path of the river?From the Chemayungdung Glacier, the mighty river crisscrosses three countries - China, India, and Bangladesh - before merging with the Padma River (the main distributary of the Ganges) in Bangladesh. Joined by the Meghna River, it forms one of the world's largest river confluences, emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Its total journey from the source to the sea is approximately 2,900 descends the Himalayas in dramatic fashion, plunging through the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, the world's deepest gorge, on the Tibet-Arunachal Pradesh is building a gigantic dam in Medog, where the river plunges 2,000 metres over a 50-km stretch. In India, the proposed dam on the Tibet-Arunachal border to harness this steep decline for hydel power has led to environmental concerns and fears of weaponisation of the river. (More about it later)The Great BendAs the river makes its way through the Himalayas, it comes across Namcha Barwa, a 7,782-meter peak, often called the 'eastern anchor' of the range. Unable to breach the mighty barrier, the river makes a sharp, U-shaped bend, known as the Great Bend. With this stunning manoeuvre, the river swings from flowing eastward to southward, entering India through Arunachal Pradesh, where it is known as the Siang River (or Dihang).Flowing through Northeast India, it enters the plains of Assam, where it acquires the popular moniker—the Brahmaputra. In Assam, the river widens significantly, flowing west-southwest for about 800 km through a broad, fertile valley covering major towns like Dibrugarh, Guwahati, and this, it enters Bangladesh, where it is hailed as the Jamuna River. It continues to flow south, merging with the Padma River (the main distributary of the Ganges) in Bangladesh. Joined by the Meghna River, it forms one of the world's largest river confluences. The Meghna, now the river's main channel, empties into the Bay of crossing of the MeghnaIncidentally, in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Indian army crossed the Meghna River in heroic fashion. The crossing of the Meghna under Lt General Sagat Singh is considered one of the most daring acts of war, a raid that turned the tide of the war for the liberation of China block the river?Completely blocking the Brahmaputra is impossible since the Brahmaputra collects almost 40 percent of its water while flowing through India. Unless this huge basin is altered, the Brahmaputra would continue to feed India, and also India shouldn't worry about China's potential weaponisation of water?China's upstream dams could still manipulate flows, creating risks of artificial floods or droughts, as noted by geostrategist Brahma Chellaney. Chellaney argues China's control over the Tibetan Plateau gives it unparalleled dominance over Asia's water resources (Water: Asia's New Battleground). Its upstream location allows China the liberty to unilaterally manipulate river flows, which can be used to artificially create droughts and floods in addition, China's plan to build a massive dam on the Brahmaputra near the Great Bend is a seismic and strategic risk for India. Chellaney argues the project could manipulate transboundary flows to leverage China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh, a disputed territory, and exert pressure on downstream China's view on this?China has consistently dismissed concerns about its planned hydropower dam as 'conspiracy theories,' asserting that the project is a run-of-river initiative that will not significantly alter the river's flow or affect the rights of downstream to a statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on December 27, 2024, the dam, located in Medog County, Tibet, has been studied for decades with rigorous scientific evaluations to ensure safety and ecological protection. Mao emphasised that the project 'will not negatively affect the lower reaches,' referring to India and Bangladesh, and is designed to accelerate clean energy development and combat climate experts and downstream nations remain skeptical of China's assurances. A 2024 study in the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs warned that the Medog dam could disrupt sediment flow, critical for agriculture in India's northeastern plains and Bangladesh's delta, impacting millions of farmers.A 2022 report by Bangladesh's Ministry of Environment estimated that a 5% reduction in Brahmaputra flow could lead to a 15% drop in agricultural output in some regions, threatening food is a precious commodity, especially in the 21st century, where environmental changes could lead to scarcity and flooding. Any country that has the ability to maintain the flow of a dynamic river like the Brahmaputra enjoys a strategic as well as hydrological advantage. India will have to deal with China diplomatically on the issue of the Brahmaputra. It will have to ensure the river is treated as a shared asset and heritage of the three countries through which it passes, not allowing Pakistan to needlessly meddle in the tripartite issue. India and China, as major powers focused on economic and technological growth, recognise the value of cooperation over conflict, reducing the likelihood of escalating tensions over the Brahmaputra at Pakistan's Watch
Mint
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
From DRDO to Dinosaurs: India's listed 3D printing firm makes consumer pivot
Mumbai: India's first listed 3D printing company is readying for its boldest move yet—transforming from a machine trader to a full-stack consumer product brand. Rahul Chandalia, founder and chief executive of WOL3D India Ltd, has launched Brahma, a new vertical that aims to become a design-to-manufacturing powerhouse by leveraging large-scale 3D printing for toys and home decor. Also Read | From toys to apparel: Inside the growing market for children's products With 200 printers installed and a roadmap to scale to 1,000 within six months, Brahma is already producing up to 10,000 pieces a week, with ambitions of hitting 50,000. The first big bet under this model is Winglets, a line of fully customizable, eco-friendly animal toys designed for children and adults alike. 'We want to be the creator of creators," said Chandalia. 'Brahma is a new model for Indian manufacturing, where design meets demand instantly, without tooling, moulds or long lead times." Also Read | A hard-edged battle over squishy toys Winglets will span five categories, from farm animals to fantasy figures like unicorns and dinosaurs, with 75 stock keeping units (SKUs) to start with. Each toy is made using PLA (polylactic acid) filament developed in-house, and clients can customize size and colour, with bundles available online and in-store. The company plans to launch the range on Amazon US and is in talks with global buyers looking to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains. A stock keeping unit is a unique alphanumeric code that companies allocate to each distinct product they sell to identify and track their inventory internally. Also Read | Food, toys, salon visits and vet: Here is what it costs to keep a pet But as WOL3D goes from enabling creators to becoming one, scaling such a model comes with clear challenges. For one, the Indian market for 3D-printed consumer products is still in its infancy. While use-cases in industrial prototyping, education and décor have matured, categories like toys remain untested at scale. 'Mass customization is a compelling idea but market education, price sensitivity and logistics of high-SKU inventory could become real hurdles," said an industry executive tracking the segment. Chandalia agrees that manufacturing is only one-half of the equation. 'Selling is the real test. It's one thing to create, quite another to convert that into demand," he said, adding that the company is focusing on impulse-driven categories like toys, gifts and small home products, not need-based purchases. Another challenge lies in sustaining the economics of 3D printing at volume. Traditional toy factories achieve scale through injection moulding and low material costs. While 3D printing offers flexibility, it still requires high printer uptime, consistent raw material supply and consumer willingness to pay a premium for personalization. WOL3D's model banks on rising demand for differentiated, eco-friendly toys, particularly from urban Indian parents and global buyers. To address scale, WOL3D is building capacity before hitting retail. The Brahma farm is being readied to produce 50,000 pieces weekly. The company is also considering locating future units in subsidy-backed industrial zones such as those promoted by the Maharashtra government's toy cluster policy. Chandalia also plans to spin off Brahma as a separate subsidiary to enable sharper brand focus and clean up valuations. 'We want to keep WOL3D as the machine and materials backbone, and let Brahma grow as a product-first consumer brand," he said. The journey so far has been swift. From importing six machines in 2017 to now running nine experience centres and supplying to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and over 7,000 schools, WOL3D has built a full-fledged ecosystem. It listed on the NSE Emerge platform in September 2023, raised ₹19 crore, and closed FY25 with ₹49.3 crore in revenue and ₹5.59 crore in net profit. But consumer playbooks are different from institutional sales. 'There are no playbooks here, we're writing ours," Chandalia said. As it tries to position itself as the Lego or Apple of India's 3D printing industry, the company knows the road ahead will be more demanding than a filament run. But if it succeeds, Brahma could well become the blueprint for India's additive manufacturing future, one Wiggly toy at a time.
News18
26-05-2025
- General
- News18
They Say Love Is Eternal, Vat Purnima 2025 Proves It! Wishes And Quotes Inside
Happy Vat Purnima 2025 Wishes: One of the most auspicious festivals for the Hindu community is Vat Savitri Puja. Married women fast all day and offer prayers for their husbands' and families' welfare. Additionally, they worship the banyan tree, which is a representation of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Devi Savitri, who saved her husband from death's jaws, and Lord Yama. Vat Savitri takes place on the Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) of the Jyeshtha month. As per Drik Panchang, this year, the Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on Monday, May 26. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 12:11 on May 26 and ends at 08:31 on May 27. People in North India celebrate the festivals according to the Purnimanta lunar calendar. Others adopt the Amanta lunar calendar.
