December 18, 2025

Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival Begins at Srirangam Temple from Dec 19 with Grand Rituals and Security

The 22-day Vaikunta Ekadasi festival starts at Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple on December 19. The event features special processions, opening of Paramapadhavaasal on Dec 30, and tight security as thousands of devotees attend.

December 18, 2025

Rare Rain on Iran's Hormuz Island Turns Red Beach Waters Deep Red

Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island caused red soil to flow into the sea, turning the waters of Red Beach a dramatic deep red. This rare event brightened the island’s vivid coastline, making it a stunning natural spectacle.

December 18, 2025

Natya Kala Film Explores Kerala's Traditional Arts Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, and Kolkali

Natya Kala, a fresh folklore film by Jimsith Ambalappad, showcases the deep cultural roots of Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, and Kolkali from Kerala's Malabar region. This one-and-a-half-hour documentary mixes history, costumes, and traditions to educate and entertain viewers, aiming to promote Kerala's rich culture nationally and globally.

December 18, 2025

Natya Kala Film Explores Kerala's Traditional Arts Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, and Kolkali

Natya Kala, a fresh folklore film by Jimsith Ambalappad, showcases the deep cultural roots of Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, and Kolkali from Kerala's Malabar region. This one-and-a-half-hour documentary mixes history, costumes, and traditions to educate and entertain viewers, aiming to promote Kerala's rich culture nationally and globally.

December 18, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Tighten Safety Standards for Packaged Drinking Water

The Supreme Court refused to order FSSAI to lower allowed levels of antimony and DEHP in packaged drinking water. The court called the plea 'luxury litigation' amid India's ongoing water shortage crisis.