Prernamurti Bharti Shriji

  From ₹200 crore endorsement losses to mindful tech habits—breaking down the ban and its impact.   India’s digital gaming landscape has seen a landmark shift with the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of  Online Gaming Bill  on  22 August 2025 .  The new law bans all real-money online games —fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and lotteries—even those previously considered based on skill.   This change impacts millions of players, the booming gaming industry, and even India’s favorite cricket stars. Let’s explore what this means for you and the future of gaming in India.   What’s Changing: Harsher Penalties and Industry Shakeup ⚖️   ‼️ Up to  3 years   imprisonment  and  ₹1 crore   fine  for running or facilitating money games   ‼️Up to  2 years   jail  and  ₹50 lakh fine  for advertising these platforms   ‼️Repeat offenses can lead to  5 years jail  and  ₹2 cror...

  What is Shraddh Paksha? Shraddh Paksha , also known as  Pitru Paksha , is a sacred 15-day period for Hindus to honor and express gratitude to their ancestors through offerings, prayers, and service. In 2025, Shraddh Paksha will  begin on 7th September 2025  and  end on 21st September 2025 (Mahalaya Amavasya) . During these days, rituals such as  Tarpan, Pind Daan, and feeding Brahmins and the needy  are performed to seek peace for departed souls while invoking blessings for the family. The Essence of Shraddh: Serving with Faith Shraddh is derived from  ‘Shraddha’  (faith)  and represents offerings made with devotion to ancestors. According to  Padma Purana : “श्रद्धया दीयते यत्र तच्छ्राद्धं परिचक्षते।”   “That which is offered with faith to the ancestors is called Shraddh.” The  Garuda Purana  states that  pleased ancestors grant longevity, knowledge, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment  to their descenda...