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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

What does Premanand Maharaj say about performing pilgrimage during menstruation?

Premanand Maharaj discusses the traditional beliefs surrounding menstrual cycles and temple visits, advocating that menstruating women should not miss out on spiritual opportunities due to societal misconceptions.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is it Considered Taboo for Women to Go to the Crematorium? Know the Reasons

The article discusses the cultural beliefs surrounding the taboo of women attending cremation ceremonies in India, as detailed in the Garud Puran.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is today's success mantra?

The article discusses various traditional beliefs regarding auspicious items and rituals that can enhance success in exams, interviews, and important meetings in India.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

How to Write Better: Pablo de Santis Shares Tips, Rules, and Secrets of the Trade

Pablo de Santis offers essential tips and rules for aspiring writers based on his experience and beliefs about storytelling.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Materials for British Healthcare Workers Defend Cousin Marriages. The Risks Are Apparently Overstated

Debate over cousin marriage in the UK has resurfaced as NHS educational materials defend such unions, countering long-held health risk beliefs.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

6 Things That Scared Many of Us During Childhood

The article discusses six misconceptions learned in childhood that many adults still hold, emphasizing the need to reassess these beliefs.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Imprisoned dissidents are not victims, but fighters, says Nobel laureate Bialyacki

Nobel laureate Ales Bialyacki asserts that imprisoned dissidents are fighters for their beliefs rather than victims, emphasizing the strength of their resistance.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

"Don't pursue your dreams, pursue your talents" - is Reese Witherspoon right?

Reese Witherspoon's advice on pursuing talent over dreams challenges long-held beliefs about career choices among the youth.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Ardizzone and Mercogliano, from militancy to convictions: a couple fighting the State

The article discusses the lives and beliefs of anarchists Sara Ardizzone and Alessandro Mercogliano, focusing on their opposition to the state and their tragic deaths in an explosion.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Home Office investigates firm linked to religious sect over immigration visas

The UK Home Office is investigating a company connected to a religious sect known for its unconventional beliefs regarding immigration visas.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"My origins and my convictions no longer aligned with the group": Sonia Mabrouk explains her departure from CNews and Europe 1

Sonia Mabrouk left CNews and Europe 1, citing a disconnect between her personal beliefs and the values of the groups she worked for, particularly regarding the handling of a controversial figure.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Sara Ardizzone and Alessandro Mercogliano, who are the pro-Cospito anarchists killed in the explosion

The article discusses the backgrounds and ideologies of Sara Ardizzone and Alessandro Mercogliano, two anarchists who died in an explosion, highlighting their beliefs and actions in relation to the anarchist movement in Italy.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Jehovah's Witnesses ease blood transfusion rules

Jehovah's Witnesses have modified their stance on blood transfusions, allowing members to store and use their own blood before surgeries.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how the old people celebrated the spring equinox - a peculiar belief about catches

The article discusses Finnish traditions and beliefs related to the spring equinox, emphasizing its cultural significance and associated weather predictions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Supporters of a Free Church: They Watched Their Daughter Die for Days

The parents of Josephin W., who held radical Christian beliefs, were accused of neglect as they watched their daughter suffer from a deteriorating health condition without seeking medical help until it was too late.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The thymus: the key piece of aging and cancer that science ignored for decades

Two new studies suggest that the thymus plays a critical role in adult health, including longevity and cancer response, challenging long-held beliefs about its irrelevance in adulthood.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Cooking in slippers in the kitchen? This habit can lead to financial difficulties

The article discusses the negative financial implications of wearing slippers in the kitchen, according to Vastu Shastra beliefs in India.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Democratic Beliefs: A Practical Intellectual Who Upheld Them Throughout His Life"

The article reflects on the life and contributions of the late Professor Seo Ik-jin, who passed away on March 7, 2026, and is remembered for his staunch advocacy for democracy and social equality in South Korea.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Interview - Old Narratives Surrounding Polio Vaccines Still Haunt Eradication Initiatives in Sokoto - Official

Sokoto State faces persistent vaccine hesitancy against polio due to longstanding beliefs, particularly in its metropolitan areas, according to the State Immunisation Officer.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The death of leaders does not weaken our system: Iran

A professor in Iran stated that the death of several Iranian leaders has strengthened the resolve of the Iranian public, contrary to beliefs that eliminating a few leaders could dismantle the entire system.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lieutenant Colonel of the Military Police suspected of killing his wife wrote that she should be submissive and he sovereign

A lieutenant colonel from the Military Police in Brazil has been arrested on suspicion of femicide after sending messages to his wife expressing beliefs about her submission, shortly before her death.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Stopping Ozempic? New study reveals surprising weight regain results after GLP-1s

A new study shows that patients may not experience significant weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, contrary to earlier beliefs.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why Couldn't Iran's Security Chief Keep Himself Safe? Watch Special

Iran is mourning the death of its security chief while vowing revenge, amid beliefs that Israel and the U.S. have weakened Iran's leadership.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Gloss: The Strip Light

The article discusses Melanesian cargo cults where local beliefs evolved in response to Western influences, particularly focused on rituals and their origins.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kangana Ranaut's Statement on Sara Ali Khan's Badrinath Controversy

Kangana Ranaut has responded to a controversial statement made by the president of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee regarding actress Sara Ali Khan needing to prove her Sanatani beliefs to visit the temple.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Throwing Non-Vegetarian Food in the Ganga is a Serious Crime': Religious Leader

A religious leader in Kashi has declared that throwing non-vegetarian food into the Ganga during iftar constitutes a serious offense, highlighting the need to respect the beliefs of all religions during festivals.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

The Prophetic Interview of Ali Larijani: What He Said About Oil and the Strait of Hormuz

Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iranian politics, expressed deep-seated beliefs about Western intentions against Iran prior to his death from Israeli airstrikes.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

How samples from the Apollo missions generated confusion about the Moon's magnetic field

A recent study revealed that samples from the Apollo missions indicate the Moon once had a very strong magnetic field, challenging long-held beliefs in the scientific community.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is the arrival of the goddess in a palanquin an inauspicious sign? Understand from the Devi Purana

The article explores the significance of the goddess Durga's arrival in a palanquin during the Chaitra Navratri celebration in India, analyzing its auspiciousness according to traditional beliefs.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Do you really believe that all lives are equal? The provocative question of the film 'Bomb'

A new film titled 'Bomb' challenges societal beliefs about equality by exploring a psychological cat-and-mouse game between a suspected bomber and the police.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Goddess Durga will depart on an elephant, learn whether it is auspicious or inauspicious

The article discusses the significance of Chaitra Navratri in Hinduism and the beliefs surrounding Goddess Durga's mode of transport during the festival.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Oviraptors did not incubate like today's birds: 'They made delicate nests and arranged the eggs orderly'

A recent study suggests that oviraptor dinosaurs from Asia may have used sunlight to incubate their eggs, contrary to previous beliefs about their behavior.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

4 Common Myths About Fats

This article discusses four prevalent myths about dietary fats, challenging longstanding beliefs and presenting current scientific views on their role in health.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Alex Schulman: Jimmie ร…kesson now appears to be the most likable party leader

The article discusses the political shift in Sweden where Jimmie ร…kesson is now seen as the only leader who stands by his beliefs, amidst other politicians who have abandoned their ideals.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the meaning of eating neem on Hindu New Year? Know the beliefs and benefits associated with it

The article discusses the significance of Hindu New Year and the cultural practice of consuming neem leaves as part of the celebrations in India.

Mar 15 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The leftist dictatorship

The article reflects on the absurdity of some people's beliefs about living under a leftist dictatorship in 2026, imagining a parallel reality where education and culture are radically shaped by extreme leftist ideologies.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

How the war in Iran and its economic fallout will lead to Trumpโ€™s defeat

The article analyzes Donald Trump's beliefs regarding his foreign policy strategies in Venezuela and Iran, suggesting that they may ultimately contribute to his political downfall.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Today's Quote, Josรฉ Ortega y Gasset: 'Your deepest convictions, the ones that make you doubt the least, are the most suspicious'

The thought of Josรฉ Ortega y Gasset remains significant by warning against mental rigidity and promoting constant intellectual vigilance.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

When will Kharmas start? Know what to do and what not to do

Kharmas is a period in Hindu traditions during which auspicious activities like marriages and new ventures are typically avoided.

Mar 14 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Gina Gustavsson: To understand what the US is doing in Iran, one must start with the Bible

Gina Gustavsson discusses the role of religion, particularly Christian beliefs, in shaping US policy towards Iran amidst the MAGA movement.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What does a black butterfly in the room mean

The presence of a black butterfly in a room is often interpreted as a symbol of change and transformation, influenced by various cultural beliefs.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Utah bill would allow students to obtain religious accommodations for assignments that violate their beliefs

A Utah bill mandates public colleges to accommodate students' religious beliefs in academic requirements, pending the governor's approval.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why Fridays the 13th are considered "unlucky"

Fridays the 13th are viewed as unlucky in various cultures, particularly among superstitious individuals, due to longstanding beliefs and folklore.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Indrek Linnuste: The Spirituality of Patients is Like an Elephant in the Room

Psychologist Indrek Linnuste emphasizes the importance of recognizing patients' personal beliefs and spirituality in medical practices.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

7-Hour Nights, Falling Asleep Quickly... When a Sleep Expert Shakes Our Beliefs, More Harmful Than We Think

On International Sleep Day, sleep scientist Merijn Van de Laar challenges common myths about sleep that many believe are essential to health.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Friday the 13th: Why It Is Considered Unlucky โ€“ The Fall of the Templars and the 'Disruption' of Twelve

The article explores the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th, tracing its origins back to the historical persecution of the Knights Templar.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Keeping the Rolling Pin and Board in this Manner is Considered Inauspicious; Know the Vastu Rules

This article provides important Vastu tips for keeping rolling pins and boards clean to ensure positive energy in the kitchen.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

It is inauspicious to drop this one thing by hand! Know what Shakun Shastra says

According to religious beliefs, certain minor events in daily life can signal future problems, and specific items dropped by hand are considered inauspicious, as per Shakun Shastra.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Friday, the 13th: What Are You Afraid of?

A humorous article addresses the superstitions and fears associated with Friday the 13th in Latvia.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

It flew like a predator, but was a vegetarian: the surprising case of the pterosaur Sinopterus

A study reveals that the pterosaur Sinopterus was herbivorous, challenging long-held beliefs about these prehistoric flying reptiles being exclusively carnivorous.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:38 UTC

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