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OTT Releases The final week of August brings a mix of Bollywood, South Indian and English-language movies to OTT platforms. From Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's action-packed 'Alpha' to Bobby Deol's 'Bandar' and the much-awaited Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael', there is plenty

Choosing between astrology apps usually comes down to three things: how reliable the chart math is, how trustworthy the person on the other end of the chat is, and whether the app itself gets out of your way. With

Shravan Somwar holds a special place in the Hindu calendar, with Mondays during the holy month of Shravan traditionally dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, August 24 marks the fourth and final Shravan Somwar according to the North Indian/Purnimanta calendar, bringing

Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki, one of the most enduring names in South Indian cinema, passed away in Chennai on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 94. Her death came after she was hospitalised in the city following ill health

Anne Hathaway has officially become a Disney Legend, receiving one of the most prestigious recognitions from The Walt Disney Company. The actor was honoured during the 2026 Disney Legends Awards ceremony on August 16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California,

The story of 16-year-old Iqbal Sheikh, who reportedly spent prolonged periods in a pond over nearly five years because being in water provided relief from a severe burning sensation, has drawn attention to the challenges faced by people living with rare

The third week of August brings a packed lineup of new OTT releases across Hindi, South Indian and international entertainment. From Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle to DC's Lanterns and the final season of Outer Banks,

At 9 am on 21 August 2026, the United Nations will hold a Global Minute of Silence. For sixty seconds, delegates, victims' associations and survivors from dozens of countries will stop speaking altogether - a small, deliberate pause built into a

Kim Kardashian's Instagram carousel on Monday, August 17, opened with a mirror selfie: Lewis Hamilton, arms wrapped around her, both looking straight into the lens. It was not the kind of photo you post by accident. The SKIMS founder

A second-year BBA student in Bengaluru spent his summer vacation logging into the Rapido captain app at 8 am and clocking off at 4.30 pm, six days a week, for three months. He wasn't broke, and he didn't need the money

In Delhi's walled city, the build-up to Eid-e-Milad usually starts days early: green ribbons going up along Chandni Chowk, mosques rehearsing the night's Naat recitations, families planning the procession route that ends, as it has for generations, at Jama Masjid. {image-eid-e-milad-2026-date-98741787206612.jpg

Bill Rasmussen, the sports broadcaster and entrepreneur who co-founded ESPN and helped turn sports into a television destination of its own, has died at 93. Rasmussen died on August 18, 2026, at his home in Florida from the effects of Parkinson's

On 19 August 2026, humanitarian workers around the world will pause, not to mark a celebration, but a warning. This year's World Humanitarian Day arrives with a blunt message from the United Nations: The time for concern is over. The time

Skincare was once largely about keeping the skin clean, moisturised and protected. Today, social media and the growing popularity of clinical-sounding skincare have transformed it into a more complex world of powerful actives, targeted treatments and elaborate routines. But when consumers

The term arcissistic abuse has recently entered the spotlight after South Indian actresses Anupama Parameswaran and Madonna Sebastian of 'Premam' fame spoke about the subject on a popular Malayalam podcast. While Madonna discussed narcissistic abuse and its impact, Anupama later opened

Wedding rumours surrounding Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran and music composer Anirudh Ravichander are back in the spotlight, and this time, reports have added a destination and a possible date to the much-discussed speculation. According to recent reports, the two are

Onam 2026 is here, bringing with it one of Kerala's most vibrant and culturally significant celebrations. The 10-day festival began with Atham on August 17, 2026, which also marked Chingam 1, the first day of the Malayalam month Chingam. Since today

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the age of 70, bringing an end to the career of one of Bengal's respected filmmakers who worked across feature films, television and documentaries. Sen breathed his last at

For years, travel has been synonymous with bringing home handcrafted souvenirs, local textiles, jewellery, or photographs that preserve memories of a destination. Today, however, the most meaningful keepsake is often something that cannot be packed into a suitcase. Travellers are returning

Every year, Shravan brings out the same rituals across Indian homes - fasting on Mondays, a trip to the nearest Shiva temple, a lota of water poured over the Shivling. But astrologer Geetu Parmar believes this year carries something extra for

An estimated 28,142 people in India are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year, according to Globocan 2018 data cited by the Brain Tumour Foundation of India. Set against how many people get headaches on any given day, that number is

As Sridevi's 63rd birth anniversary falls on August 13, 2026, this Throwback Thursday is the perfect occasion to revisit the films that transformed her from a hugely popular actress into one of Indian cinema's most enduring icons. Sridevi built an extraordinary

The skies will witness a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, 2026, when a Total Solar Eclipse will take place. The eclipse will be visible in totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small part of Portugal,

Most people associate dental problems with poor brushing, sweets, smoking, or irregular dental visits. While these are certainly common causes, rheumatologists often see patients whose persistent oral symptoms turn out to be one of the earliest signs of an underlying autoimmune

Sawan Shivratri is one of the most important occasions for Lord Shiva devotees. Observed during the holy month of Shravan, the festival is marked by fasting, prayers, Jalabhishek and night-long worship.

A heavy meal, then a familiar burn in the chest. Sour belches after a late-night dinner. That fiery aftermath of one hot sauce too many. For many Indians, these symptoms are so routine that reaching for an antacid has become second

The Jharkhand student protest intensified on August 10, 2026, as thousands of job aspirants marched towards the state Assembly in Ranchi after multiple rounds of talks with the government failed to resolve their key demands. The agitation centres on alleged irregularities

This year, 15 August lands on a Saturday, which means most workplaces will hold their flag hoisting, ethnic day, or festive lunch on Friday, 14 August. That creates a very specific brief: an outfit that survives a full workday, looks appropriate

Naseeruddin Shah plays a 95-year-old man who can no longer tell the difference between 1947 and now. That is the emotional core of Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga, and it is the biggest of this week's new OTT releases, arriving on