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The Indian journalism fraternity is mourning the sudden death of senior journalist Payal Mehta, who passed away in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was 46. Known for her work on the Parliament and political beats,

Salman Khan has never been shy about taking his shirt off on camera. For three decades it's been a signature move, a crowd-pleaser, the thing fans wait for. But on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, when

World Cleanup Day 2026 puts a familiar environmental problem in a different light. Instead of focusing only on litter collected from streets, beaches and public spaces, this year's observance turns attention to something much closer to home: the food left on

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are now parents to two daughters. The couple welcomed their second baby girl on September 19, 2026, nearly two years after the birth of their first daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. The news was shared by the

The first heavy showers of the season usually bring relief from the heat. For someone living with diabetes, they can also bring something less welcome: an itch between the toes that won't go away, a small cut that takes twice as

Nowadays, you can buy products for nearly anything in any beauty store, including cleansers, toners, serums, masks, exfoliators, and creams. With skincare becoming such a big part of everyday conversations, it is natural for parents to wonder whether children also need

Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Antonio Lalabalavu, declared a national HIV emergency on Tuesday, September 15, 2026; an escalation from the HIV outbreak the government had first declared back in January 2025. Announcing the decision, Lalabalavu said the

When someone in their 50s starts forgetting things, Alzheimer's disease is rarely the first explanation that comes to mind. At this age, memory problems are more often blamed on stress, poor sleep, work pressure, anxiety, or simply having too much on

Among the many vrats observed through India's busy festival season, few demand quite the same quiet endurance as Mahalaxmi Vrat. It isn't a single day of fasting and celebration; it's a sixteen-day commitment, observed with the same discipline every single morning,

Anant Nag, one of the most respected names in Indian cinema, is set to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. The Government of India announced the honour on September 16, recognising his contribution to Indian cinema and a career spanning

Scroll through social media for long enough, and you'll find a 20-something explaining why they've already booked their first Botox appointment - not to fix a wrinkle, but to stop one from ever forming. It's a trend backed by real numbers:

Somewhere on a family WhatsApp group this week, a message is almost certainly doing the rounds claiming UPI is o longer free. Versions of it have been circulating with different numbers attached, different deadlines, and different degrees of alarm, enough that

September 16 marks the 110th birth anniversary of legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi. The occasion also marks a significant beginning for her upcoming biopic, with Rashmika Mandanna set to portray the celebrated singer on screen. The film's official title and first

In lanes across Mumbai, Pune and beyond, the same scene repeats every year: a family gathered around a clay idol they've fed, dressed and sung to for days, working up the nerve to let him go. That farewell, Ganpati Visarjan, is

Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas, popularly known as Alla Nani, died on September 15, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest in Visakhapatnam. He was 56. His death prompted condolences from political leaders across party lines, including

Nearly ten years after she was tied up at gunpoint in a Paris hotel room, Kim Kardashian has received the final word from the French justice system on her jewel heist case - a symbolic 1 euro in civil damages, the

Balarama Jayanti is dedicated to Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna and an important figure in Hindu tradition. Also known as Baladeva and Balabhadra, Balarama is associated with strength, agriculture and the plough. Balarama Jayanti 2026 will be observed

Skanda Sashti is an important monthly observance dedicated to Lord Murugan, one of the most revered deities in Hindu tradition. Devotees mark the day with prayers, puja, temple visits and fasting, following customs that vary across families and regions. The day

Every year on 16 September, the world pauses to mark one of the rare environmental success stories in modern history - the healing of the hole in the ozone layer. Commonly known as World Ozone Day, the observance falls this year

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's baby shower pictures, shared on Instagram on 14 September 2026, have become one of the week's most talked-about style moments - and the outfit at the centre of it all is a butter-yellow Kanjivaram silk saree that has

In regenerative and aesthetic dermatology, exosomes and PDRN are frequently mentioned. They are, however, two different, biologically distinct products with different proposed mechanisms of action and should not be regarded as alternative therapeutic options. Treatment should be tailored to the patient's

Walk into most Ganesha temples in India, and the imagery is instantly familiar - the elephant head, the broad ears, the trunk curled to one side. At the Adhi Vinayaka Temple near Koothanur in Tamil Nadu, that image doesn't exist. Here,

When a child is watching a video on YouTube or Instagram, it might seem like a harmless remark. However, remarks such as these should be taken seriously by parents. Youngsters are spending more time staring at people on the internet, and

Celebrity culture today goes far beyond cinema screens and social media feeds. It increasingly influences how people travel, celebrate, socialise and express themselves. From fashion and wellness to travel and luxury experiences, consumers are increasingly inspired by the lifestyles they see

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards wrapped up on 14 September 2026 with a night of records, upsets and one very busy Matthew Rhys. If the winners list has already added five new shows to your watchlist, the good news is that

Matthew Rhys walked onto the Peacock Theater stage twice on the same night - and left with a piece of television history neither he, nor anyone else, had managed before. At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on 14 September

Rishi Panchami 2026 is observed on Tuesday, September 15, during Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami. The festival is dedicated to the Sapta Rishis, or seven revered sages, and is traditionally observed as a day of purification, prayer and self-reflection. While the vrat is

The much-awaited musical journey of Ramayana: Part One has begun with Jai Jai Ram, a devotional song released on Ganesh Chaturthi. Composed by A.R. Rahman, written by Dr Kumar Vishwas and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the track brings

Jaipur's Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple witnessed a massive gathering ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, as devotees arrived for its annual Sinjara Mahotsav. The festival's special mehendi prasad has long been associated with a popular local belief, particularly among those hoping to overcome

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India's most colourful festivals, but there is no single way to celebrate it. While the festival is synonymous with grand pandals and spectacular processions in some regions, families elsewhere mark the occasion with intimate prayers, traditional

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is a time when devotees welcome Lord Ganesha with prayers, traditional offerings and heartfelt devotion. While different families and regions may follow their own customs during the festival, the essence of Ganpati Puja remains rooted in faith and

Hartalika Teej is one of the most important festivals dedicated to the divine union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, the festival is marked by fasting, prayers and

Ganesh Chaturthi is here again, bringing with it the sound of dhol beats, the smell of modaks, and the sight of Bappa's idol arriving home. But amid the pandal-hopping and aarti timings, there's one more tradition that's just as important; sending

From milk powders added to a child's daily glass to colourful gummies marketed as height boosters, products promising to support children's growth are getting plenty of attention from parents. Social media influencers and even some doctors have also been promoting such

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer recently caught viewers' attention with his hilarious take on modern dating terms. During a conversation with Mary Kom, Qazi asked if she knew what situationship and enching meant. When she admitted she didn't, he decided

Ralph Lauren is facing criticism once again after a heavily embellished gown from its Spring 2027 collection drew comparisons to traditional Indian zardozi embroidery. The controversy is not simply about a global fashion house using an ornate embroidery technique. Critics are

Every year, as Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, the same warning does the rounds in Hindu households: don't look at the moon tonight. It sounds like the kind of instruction passed down without explanation, the way many household rules are. But this one

Hanuman Ansh producer Namrata Singh has revealed that the makers have approached several well-known personalities for the sequel to the spiritual drama, sparking speculation among fans about Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Neither cricketer nor actress has said a word publicly.

An accident or medical emergency rarely waits for the right place, the right time or the arrival of professional help. In those crucial first moments, the person standing nearby may be the only one able to offer immediate assistance. This is

Flipkart's biggest shopping event of the year is once again lining up with the festive season, and the countdown has already started. Based on reports and leaked teasers from Flipkart's app, the Big Billion Days 2026 sale is set to open

A woman places her hand under a small device. In seconds, an intricate mehendi pattern appears on her skin, no cone, no artist, no wait. RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka posted the clip on X on 9 September with a caption

Open Instagram this week, and it is impossible to miss: big teased hair, mall-studio lighting, film grain, and a caption announcing someone's senior year, 1986. The ChatGPT 1980s photo trend has taken over feeds across India, the US, and the Middle

New week, new binge plans! From hard-hitting crime thrillers and gripping historical dramas to Malayalam family entertainers and animated adventures, OTT platforms are loading up the September 7-13 slate with plenty of fresh options. Whether you're after intense drama, family stories

For someone who has lived in a polluted city for 20 or 30 years, there is often a reassuring assumption: if breathing feels normal, the lungs must be doing fine. That is not necessarily true. The lungs are remarkably resilient

Apple used its Surprise and Shine event on 9 September 2026 to unveil the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, alongside the iPhone 18 line. It opens from a 5.4 inch outer screen into a 7.6 inch inner display that Apple

Hartalika Teej 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September, the same day as Ganesh Chaturthi this year, which means many homes will worship Gauri and her son Ganesha within hours of each other. According to the Panchang, Tritiya Tithi begins at 7:08

A generation ago, a baby born at 24 weeks had a slim chance of survival, and those who did survive often faced severe, lifelong complications. Today, that same baby has a meaningfully better shot, not because of one breakthrough, but because

For sixteen days every autumn, a quiet obligation moves through Hindu households. Sons wake before sunrise, face south, and offer water mixed with black sesame to relatives who are no longer alive to receive anything else from them. In 2026, Pitru

Pelvic floor problems are still widely misunderstood as something that only affects older women or women after multiple childbirths. In reality, a growing number of younger women are experiencing symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction, often in their 20s and 30s.

On the morning of 14 September 2026, in flats in Pune and bungalows in Chennai and one-room homes in Nagpur, families will carry home a small clay figure with an elephant's head and set it on a decorated platform, often with