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Mahashivratri, the Great Night of Lord Shiva, is one of India’s most sacred festivals, bringing millions of devotees together each year. Celebrated on the fourteenth night of Phalguna, it represents spiritual awakening, inner transformation, and balance of energies. Devotees fast, chant “Om Namah Shivaya,” and stay awake all night, while…

Sleeping is meant to be calm and restorative, yet every night, thousands of people never wake up. Dying in your sleep may seem frightening, but experts say it can be a peaceful transition. Most cases are caused by hidden medical conditions affecting the heart, lungs, or brain. Modern research and…

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam has sparked a controversy with comments linking migrant workers from northern states to menial jobs while defending the state’s two-language policy, reigniting the long-standing Hindi-versus-regional language debate just weeks before the Assembly elections.

India is a country that is recognised by the whole world for its prestigious historical and mythological heritage. In fact, travelling throughout the country can expose our minds to a plethora of cultures and architectural wonders that this journey in itself can be considered as an educational course. In this…

At a Hindu temple hidden in Pearland, I found lessons about community, womanhood, and alienation.

Since ancient times, the Sun, or Surya, has been worshipped as the source of life, energy, and light. Ancient Indian architects celebrated this celestial force by building grand Sun Temples across the country, combining devotion with exceptional craftsmanship. These temples are masterpieces of art, astronomy, and architecture, reflecting the knowledge…

Hours before daybreak in Avaniyapuram, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a large crowd gathers to celebrate the annual harvest festival called Pongal. Spectators occupy long makeshift galleries erected on both sides of a barricaded track. Those who can't find space climb onto the rooftops of nearby houses.

After Congress leader Praveen Chakravarthy’s tweet, one economic comparison has gone viral: that Tamil Nadu’s total debt is now higher than Uttar Pradesh’s.

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed, Pooja Prasanna, and Nidheesh MK.