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Diwali is the festival of lights, but its real glow comes from the people we celebrate it with. Between the diyas, rangoli, sweets and puja, it is our family that makes the festival feel like home. Whether your loved ones are

This Diwali, go beyond conventional gifting and embrace presents that reflect thoughtfulness, elegance and timeless appeal. The Purple Turtles brings a curated selection of luxury gifting options that celebrate the art of thoughtful giving. From beautifully crafted plates and elegant wine

Dhanteras is the day we welcome prosperity into our lives. We buy gold, silver and new utensils, light diyas at the doorstep and pray to Goddess Laxmi and Lord Dhanvantari for wealth and good health. But every home already has a

Villagers in Dadi Khas, in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district, queued for anti-rabies shots this week after a cow in the village died. Around 450 people in Dadi Khas and neighbouring Govindpur were vaccinated because they had consumed charanamrit, a milk-based offering,

Pick up a bottle of moisturiser and the label may already be making promises: preservative-free, fragrance-free, emulsifier-free. Each claim reads like a small badge of honour, and together they point towards a comforting conclusion. A shorter ingredient list must mean a

Strip the bed. Wash and put away the dishes. Haul the bins off the property. For years, the last morning of an Airbnb stay has come with a to-do list that guests never saw coming. From 20 November, that list gets

Barely a fortnight after walking the red carpet in Tokyo for his latest film, Digger, Tom Cruise has been handed another milestone. The American Film Institute (AFI) announced on 21 October that he will receive the 52nd AFI Life Achievement Award,

Counting seizures is the easy part. What families of children with drug-resistant epilepsy often notice is everything around the seizures: broken sleep, slipping school performance, changes in behaviour, milestones that arrive late. All of this plays out during some of the

On 20th October, Delhi's air was merely

It started as an ordinary infection: a urinary tract infection, perhaps, or pneumonia, or a wound that was slow to heal. There was fever, chills and body aches. Antibiotics were started, and the family settled in to wait for it to

On 21st October, the one voice his followers could count on online went quiet. Amitabh Bachchan posted on X that he had been advised to take a few days off to rest and recuperate, so he would not be writing anything

Some filmmakers leave behind memorable films, while others create an entire visual world that audiences continue to recognise decades later. Yash Chopra belonged to the latter category. Snow-covered mountains, sweeping romantic melodies, blooming mustard fields and heroines dressed in flowing chiffon

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have given us another reason to take a closer look at their family photographs. As the couple introduces their younger daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, their coordinated outfits bring together champagne gold, peach and ivory in a

World Osteoporosis Day 2026 was observed on October 20th, drawing attention to a condition that can weaken bones over time without causing obvious symptoms. For women, the years leading up to menopause are particularly important for bone health. As estrogen levels

Planning your weekend watchlist? This week brings a mix of crime thrillers, regional dramas, returning international series and stories inspired by real lives. From Nani's Telugu action drama

Every day, police personnel take on responsibilities that can put their lives at risk, from responding to emergencies to protecting public safety. Police Commemoration Day, observed on October 21 every year, honours those who lost their lives in the line of

Tiger Shroff was leaving his regular Sunday football game when the evening turned violent. Two men on a motorcycle allegedly fired five rounds near Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu, injuring the actor's driver and another man standing near his car. The

For more than a year, one question has followed Kavya Maran from the Sunrisers Hyderabad dugout to social media feeds: when will she marry composer Anirudh Ravichander? The latest round of reports has put a date and a destination on the

World Spine Day 2026 is on October 16 to raise awareness about spinal health and the importance of keeping the spine healthy throughout life. The 2026 theme, Spine Health for Life, highlights the need to protect spinal health through everyday habits.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 is observed throughout October and carries the theme Every story is unique, every journey matters. The campaign highlights the importance of understanding breast cancer risk, recognising warning signs and seeking timely medical care. While family history

Skanda Sashti is observed on the sixth day of the waxing lunar fortnight and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Lord Skanda, Kartikeya and Subramanya. Skanda Sashti 2026 in October falls on the 16th. Devotees mark the occasion with

Saraswati Avahan 2026 marks the invocation of Goddess Saraswati during the Sharad Navratri period. Revered as the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, speech, music and the arts, she is worshipped by students, teachers, writers and artists seeking blessings for learning and creativity.

Long before ticketed grounds and DJ consoles, a Garba night began with a clay pot, a lit lamp and a woman who knew the songs. Women gathered after sundown in courtyards, squares and sometimes cordoned-off streets, singing and dancing late into

Open a jewellery box in almost any Indian home and it holds more than metal and stone. A pair of earrings can carry the memory of a region, a craft that took years to learn, or an architectural detail someone once

Step out of an afternoon glare into a dim restaurant and, for a few seconds, the menu is a blur. Walk out of a cinema into the lobby lights and the world feels too bright. Most of us shrug it off

A mother's anchal is the idea at the heart of one of the biggest Durga Puja pandals in Bengaluru this year. At BARSHA in Electronic City, the 2026 theme, ANCHAL, pays tribute to Bengal and Karnataka as two motherlands that have

By the fourth or fifth day of Navratri, the fasting plate in many homes has settled into a comforting rhythm: a bowl of sabudana khichdi studded with peanuts one day, crisp vadas the next, a warm kheer after the evening aarti.

Discharge day feels like a finish line. The bags are packed, the paperwork is signed and the family finally exhales. For surgeons, it is a milestone worth celebrating. For rehabilitation specialists, it is something else entirely: the point where the real

The dhak beats begin on Friday, 16 October. Durga Puja 2026 runs from 16 to 21 October, and community pujas across Delhi are putting the final touches to idols, lights and themes. Choosing among the Durga Puja pandals in

A regular period is generally a reassuring sign. But it does not mean that everything related to reproductive or overall health is necessarily normal. Women can have predictable menstrual cycles and still have conditions such as anaemia, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid

Temples across India will turn royal blue on Wednesday, 14 October, as devotees observe Navratri Day 4 and worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga. The day falls on Chaturthi and is dedicated to the goddess whose name translates

Planning your next movie night or looking for a new series to watch after work? This week's OTT lineup features international thrillers, reality shows, celebrity conversations and South Indian films. From political drama to Malayalam cinema, there are several titles to

As Durga Puja 2026 approaches, Noida's pandals become gathering spots for devotees and visitors looking to soak in the festive spirit. From traditional puja rituals and beautifully decorated spaces to cultural programmes that bring communities together, each pandal offers a different

RJ Mitte, who became widely recognised for playing Walter White Jr. in the hit television series

Veteran Marathi actress and Lavani performer Madhu Kambikar died in Pune on October 12, 2026, following a prolonged illness. She was 73. Her death marks the loss of an artist whose career spanned Marathi cinema, theatre, television and Maharashtra's traditional folk

India has faced deadly floods and landslides in 2026, with heavy rainfall causing widespread damage in several regions. In late September, floods and landslides killed dozens of people in Uttar Pradesh, while Nepal also reported fatalities and missing people following severe

Ten arms holding weapons, a lion beneath her, and a half moon shaped like a bell on her brow. Maa Chandraghanta is shown as fierce and serene at once. Navratri Day 3 falls on 13 October, when devotees worship her as

World Thrombosis Day 2026 is observed on October 13 to raise awareness about blood clots, their risk factors, symptoms and prevention. The 2026 campaign, themed From Head to Toe, Take Control: Prevent Thrombosis, Protect Your Health, focuses on how blood clot

Anoushka Shankar has built an internationally recognised career by bringing Indian classical music into conversation with contemporary sounds and influences from around the world. An acclaimed sitarist and composer, she has received multiple Grammy nominations and earned recognition for her work

A lymphoma diagnosis in a 25 or 30-year-old can be difficult for a family to understand. The person may be physically active, have no major health problems, eat reasonably well and rarely visit a doctor. Then a persistent lump in the