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Reflections from a Hindu Perspective: Festivals of prayerful lights

There is a tradition in many Hindu households to light a lamp in the evening and pray. I remember my grandmother lighting up ...
Archaeology

Etruscan Oil Lamp

For the nearly two centuries since this Etruscan oil lamp was found near the city of Cortona, Italy, it has confounded scholars. It was unearthed in a ditch, so its original context is unknown. And ...
India Today on MSN

Lamp, Deepathoon and dargah: How Madurai's sacred hill became a mound of dispute

What began as a ritual dispute over Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram escalated into a legal and political battle. The ...
CNET

What to Know About Coconut Oil Pulling Before Making It Part of Your New Year Health Plan

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

Thirupparankundram lamp lighting row: Madras HC upholds order allowing Karthigai Deepam on 'Deepathoon'

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has affirmed a single judge's decision, allowing the Subramaniya Swamy temple to ...
The New York Times

What We Know About U.S. Seizures of Oil Tankers

U.S. forces seized two tankers, including one under a Russian flag, on Wednesday, as officials try to choke off most exports of Venezuelan crude oil. By Jenny Gross and Genevieve Glatsky The seizure ...