For Buddhists, the day marks Lord Buddha's first sermon, pivotal for the Sangha's founding; while in Jainism, it notes Lord Mahavira's initiation of Gautam Swami as his disciple. Guru Purnima is a ...

Bank holiday today: Today is Guru Purnima, or Teacher's Day in India, but Thursday, July 10 is not a listed holiday this year, and banks will function as usual.

In Buddhism, it marks the day when Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath. For Jains, it is the day when Lord Mahavira made Gautam Swami his first disciple.

Ahead of the crucial Lord's Test, the green pitch has sparked intense speculation. Coach Gautam Gambhir and his staff meticulously analyzed the surface, hinting at a strategy favoring India's pace ...

A smiling Gautam Gambhir after India's victory over England in the Edgbaston Test left even Ravi Shastri stumped.

Outside India, the day is also celebrated by Buddhists in Nepal, China and other countries with great enthusiasm. Among Jains, Guru Purnima is linked to Lord Mahavira, who is believed to have accepted ...

Jains observe Guru Purnima to pay respects to Lord Mahavira and his chief disciple Gautam Swami.

After defeats against New Zealand and Australia saw India fall out of the contention for the World Test Championship 2025 final, a lot of eyeballs were on head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Jains observe Guru Purnima to pay respects to Lord Mahavira and his chief disciple Gautam Swami. How Guru Purnima is celebrated?