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Up and down the income ladder, people say more money would make them happier. When they actually get it, that isn’t always the case. Some people who have gotten big raises recently say the money hasn’t changed their day-to-day life or hasn’t provided them as much joy as the things in their life that have nothing to do with money.

Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival celebrated in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, is being celebrated on 15th January 2024. This festival marks the transition of increasingly lengthening days and the sun's movement towards the North. The history behind Makar Sankranti revolves around the worship of the Sun God 'Surya' for success and prosperity. Devotees partake in a holy dip in the river Ganga and gather on its banks for meditation, believing that this ritual cleanses the soul and absolves them of sins.

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, later this month, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of America organised an Epic Tesla Musical light show in Maryland state. https://x.com/ANI/status/1746308664489923019?s=20

Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, celebratory events have been planned at SitaRam Bagh Mandir in Hyderabad. SitaRam Bagh Mandir is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Hyderabad.

boycott Maldives trend as Indians expressed displeasure on the remarks made against PM Modi. Maldives took action against the 3 ministers and suspended them from their positions, but many Indians canceled their plans to visit Maldives with influential celebrities requesting people of the country to visit our islands like Lakshadweep instead. In his address, the Maldives President asserted that the ocean does not belong to any specific country and Maldives has one of the biggest shares of the ocean.

Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya next week will be handed a ‘Ramraj’ and prasad as a token gift. Here is all that you need to know about ‘Ramraj’ and other gifts in the goodie box. ‘Ramraj’ is the soil extracted during the temple’s foundation laying.

While the headlines are occupied with the wedding of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan to her beau Nupur Shikhare, another high-profile couple is also preparing for their big day! The wedding bells are ringing for Anant Ambani( the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita) and his fiance Radhika Merchant. While not many details are known about their upcoming wedding, details about their wedding invitation card have gone viral on the Internet. The card which includes a handwritten note by the Ambanis, reads, “We are thrilled to invite you to Radhika and Anant’s pre-wedding festivities at the Reliance Greens in Jamnagar, from March 1-3 2024. With the blessings of Smt Kokilaben & Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Smt. Purnimaben & Shri Ravindrabhai Dalal we are delighted to invite you to the pre-wedding celebrations of our son." The note also added a detailed history of Jamnagar. Established in 1997, it soon developed into the world’s largest grassroot refining complex. The proud parents also wrote about how their son Anant had transformed the complex into a haven for rescued animals. The couple then invited the guests to attend the wedding and shower blessings on the couple. Radhika and Anant have known each other for quite a few years. The pair got engaged in 2022 at the Ambani residence in Antilia in Mumbai in a traditional Gujarati ceremony, that consisted of rituals such as Gol Dhana, Chunari Vidhi etc.

Shankaracharyas disagreed on the ceremony? It is false." He further clarified, Shri Ram Ji must be ‘prathishit’ in his own abode, it is necessary. But it is also necessary to follow all the shastra-vidhi (rituals of the shastras) that align with traditional practices while doing that.

Makar Sankranti 2024: Makar Sankranti, a revered Hindu festival celebrated across India and parts of South Asia, holds great significance as it marks the commencement of the sun's northward journey. Falling on Monday, January 15, 2024, this festival ushers in the promise of longer days and warmer weather, symbolising the transition into the harvest season.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) carried more than 67 lakh people on January 1, 2024, the highest ridership registered by the mass transit system on a New Year day in the last six years. According to DMRC data released on Saturday, a total of 67.47 lakh commuters availed the services of metro on January 1. The data showed that 49.16 lakh people used metro on January 1 last year, 23.66 lakh in 2022, 55.26 lakh in 2020 and 50.16 lakh in 2019.

ALSO READ: Ayodhya Ram Mandir: From politicians to celebrities, who all are invited to the consecration ceremony? Check the full list here Industrialists Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Ratan Tata, Gautam Adani, and TS Kalyanaraman too have received the invitation. The 6,000 invitation cards for the grand consecration ceremony of ‘Ram Lalla’ have been sent to invitees from across the nation.

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Makar Sankranti 2024 Wishes and Quotes to Inspire: ➤ May the sun radiate peace, prosperity, and happiness in your life this Makar Sankranti. Wishing you and your family a joyous celebration! ➤ As the kites soar high, may your spirits soar higher. Happy Makar Sankranti to you and your loved ones! ➤ On this auspicious day, may the sweetness of til-gud fill your life with joy and success.

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), PTI reported. They were presented before a special court in Raipur on January 12, and the ED lawyer, Saurabh Pandey said the court has remanded them to ED custody until January 17. Tibrewal, described as a "close associate" of accused Vikash Chapparia, is alleged to have acquired undisclosed properties in Dubai and holds a significant stake in a foreign portfolio investment (FPI) company, where Chapparia is also a shareholder, as per the report.

Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella body of the Meitei community, has demanded that the Manipur chief minister take over charge of the Unified Command as they feel that the role of security adviser, Kuldiep Singh, has been unfruitful. The four slain villagers were from Akasoi village in Bishnupur district. They had gone to nearby forested areas of Churachandpur district on Wednesday to collect firewood and were kidnapped by the militants and then killed. COCOMI stated that the brutal killing of three individuals by Kuki assailants in the Haotak area of Wangoo Sabal Akasoi exposes a disturbing depth of barbarism ingrained in their psyche.

Tamil Nadu every January. This year, the celebrations will begin on January 15 and conclude on January 18, marking a period of Thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest. Pongal is more than just a festival occasion, it's a cultural event with a rich history and a profound reverence for the natural world.

As per temple officials, the ceremony will be held for seven days starting from January 16. Preparations are underway in full swing for the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' on January 22, which will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life. Read More: Ram Mandir: Railways to run 1,000+ trains to Ayodhya from 25 cities across the country.

Sanjay Dutt on Thursday expressed delight that a temple of Lord Ram was coming up at Ayodhya and said he would like to visit the temple town to offer prayers at the shrine. Donned a white dhoti and kurta, Dutt, who was in south Bihar town of Gaya for the 'pind daan' ritual was responding to queries of journalists.

Gold rate today: Despite swift recovery from the one-month low, gold price ended 0.30 per cent lower in the week gone by. The gold futures contract for February 2024 expiry on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) finished at ₹62,390 per 10 gm level on Friday, logging a marginal intraday gain of ₹28 per 10 gm. In the international market, spot gold price closed at $2,048 per ounce level.

‘Ram Mandir’ consecration ceremony that is scheduled to take place in the temple town of Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya, on January 22. The grand event will be live-streamed at the iconic Times Square in New York City.

festival is also known by other names in different states. Uttarayana Punyakala, Makara Sankranti Festival, Maghe Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu are all celebrated on the same date – January 15.