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Sarva Pitru Amavasya will be observed on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Also known as Mahalaya Amavasya or Pitru Amavasya, the day marks the conclusion of Pitru Paksha 2026, a period when Hindus remember their deceased ancestors through prayers, Shraddha and other

Navratri 2026 marks nine days of devotion to Goddess Durga, with devotees welcoming the divine feminine energy into their homes through prayers, rituals and offerings. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana, a significant ritual that marks the invocation of Goddess Durga and

Your manager asks if you can take on one more thing. Your calendar is already full. And you hear yourself answer, Sure, no problem. For many employees, that automatic yes has become a habit. It feels safer than disappointing someone, and

The laptop is shut and dinner is done. Then the phone buzzes with a message from work, and the reply is out before the thought is finished. For many employees, that reflex has become a measure of worth. Respond fast, take

October in 2026 may bring new opportunities, unexpected challenges and important decisions for the 12 zodiac signs. From career developments and financial planning to family matters and romantic relationships, each sign may have different priorities to navigate this month. While some

You have been thinking about the new business, the job switch or the investment for months. Then Navratri arrives, and a familiar question follows: is this the right time to begin? Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October, and runs

Less than a year after becoming a mother, Katrina Kaif has answered the online criticism of her postpartum body with a message about self-worth. The actor spoke in London, where she arrived to celebrate one year of Kay Beauty in the

During Navratri fasting, sabudana often gets an automatic place on the healthy side of the plate. It is filling, easy to prepare and associated with several familiar vrat recipes. But a bowl of sabudana khichdi is not nutritionally the same as

The room is silent, the meeting is mid-sentence, and then your stomach lets out a long, loud growl. You ate barely an hour ago. So why is your stomach making noise when you aren't hungry? The answer has less

From Sunday, 11 October, many Hindu households will change how they cook, groom and even speak. Shardiya Navratri, the nine-day festival of Goddess Durga, begins that day and continues until Monday, 19 October, with Dussehra on Tuesday, 20 October.

The news of Nana Patekar's passing at 75 has left audiences looking back at the many characters through which the veteran actor became such a memorable part of Indian cinema. His death on Thursday marks the end of a career that

Language is the primary focus of most disability discussions in relation to culturally appropriate disability support. The obvious component is language, and that is important, but families who have experienced this will tell you that it is not the only component

Psoriasis is often described as a skin disease, but anyone who lives with it knows that the problem does not always stay on the skin. Stress, poor sleep and the constant irritation from itching can all become part of the picture.

Jantar Mantar is in the news on Gandhi Jayanti 2026 as activists, student groups and political leaders gather in Delhi to protest against the functioning of the Election Commission and demand action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration is

You probably don't think much about smiling. It happens when someone sends you a funny message, when you meet a friend unexpectedly or even when you hear a song you love. But that simple facial expression may do more than show

Wounded and bleeding on the cockpit floor, Captain Smit Machchhar still managed to trigger the release that unlocked the door. According to Israeli officials, that single act let passengers and crew overpower his co-pilot aboard Flydubai FZ1073, a Dubai to Tel

It's one of the more confusing symptoms of diabetes: finishing a complete meal, sometimes a large one, and still reaching for something more within the hour. For most people, hunger fades once food arrives and the body registers it. For a

This 1 October, the humble cup gets a promotion. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 10 March 2026 designating 1 October as International Coffee Day, making this the first observance since the day gained that formal footing.

If you are in Kerala, chances are you have already dealt with a power cut this month, and perhaps more than once. For much of September, evening and night-time power cuts became a recurring disruption for households across the state. The

Jay Singh Rathore, the X user accused of raising over Rs 1.5 lakh through an eye surgery appeal that the hospital named in it has disowned, says he is taking responsibility. In fresh posts on 24 September, he claimed to have

When a child suddenly starts crying, rubbing an eye and saying that something has gone into it, most parents react instinctively. They try to wash it, wipe it or put something soothing into the eye. This is understandable, but some common

By the tenth evening, the puja thali has done its work. Marigolds have softened, durva has dried at the edges, and the garlands around Bappa carry ten days of devotion. Then comes the question few households plan for. Where do all

Choosing contraception should be simple. Yet, in reality, many women end up making the decision based on what a friend uses, what worked for a sister, or what they have heard about side effects. That is not always the best way

There is a particular kind of pressure that comes with being brilliant almost everywhere except one place. For years, that one place was the Asian Games. On 23rd September, at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lifted

Yami Gautam Dhar stood at Ekta Nagar on 22nd September holding her first National Film Award, and the first thing she thought of wasn't herself. I say this on the behalf of all those people who come with the lord of

Every monsoon, the same story repeats itself online: humidity is ruining your hair, the rain is causing it to fall out, wait for the season to pass and it'll sort itself out. It's a tidy explanation, and it's also incomplete. Hair

Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee, one of the recognisable faces of Bengali cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 71. She passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai on Sunday night, September 20, after reportedly

Kareena Kapoor Khan turns 46 today, but she is not trying to make 46 look like 26. The actress who was once at the centre of the size zero conversation has gradually become more open about the realities of getting older

Most conversations around delayed parenthood focus on practicalities. Careers, finances, changing lifestyles, fertility awareness - these come up often. They matter, undoubtedly. But they often overshadow something just as significant: the emotional impact. For many individuals and couples, delayed

World Alzheimer's Day 2026 falls on September 21, with this year's campaign turning attention to something that can be easy to postpone: getting answers when changes in memory or thinking begin. The theme, The Earlier You Know, The More You Can

Nine nights. Nine forms of the goddess. And, for millions of households across India, nine days of fasting that begin before sunrise. Sharad Navratri 2026 falls from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October, with Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, following on Tuesday,

Festivals bring families together over traditions, celebrations and, of course, delicious sweets. Whether it's laddoos, barfis, halwa or kheer, festive treats are often at the heart of every occasion. For people living with diabetes or those trying to manage their blood

Dashavatara Vrat brings together the worship of Lord Vishnu's ten principal incarnations on a single day in the Hindu calendar. The observance is associated with devotion, fasting and prayers to Vishnu, while traditional vrat texts describe a more elaborate practice that

Masik Durgashtami in September 2026 will be observed on Saturday, September 19. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. The Ashtami tithi will continue until approximately 3:26 PM on September 19, after which Navami begins. These

Every year, right after the diyas from Janmashtami have burned out and the swings and cradles decorated for baby Krishna have been put away, a second, quieter festival arrives, one built entirely around the woman devotees consider inseparable from him. In

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren has been announced as part of the Yasalam entertainment programme for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. He will perform at Etihad Live, formerly known as Etihad Park, on Friday, December 4. Another

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 at Antilia saw a stream of Bollywood celebrities turning up for the Ambani family's celebrations, with festive fashion naturally becoming part of the spotlight. Among the many familiar faces at the gathering, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif, Alia

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

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

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

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

Pregnancy changes far more than a woman's appearance. Her body changes, her hormones fluctuate, her sleep is disrupted and, after childbirth, she is also adjusting to an entirely new identity. Yet women-celebrities included-are often expected to remain conventionally attractive throughout it

Akshay Kumar turns 59 today, September 9, and the Bollywood superstar has plenty to celebrate professionally as well. His upcoming thriller Haiwaan, which reunites him with Saif Ali Khan and director Priyadarshan, is set to hit theatres soon. Away from the

Masik Shivratri is observed every lunar month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. For devotees, the monthly observance is a time for prayer, fasting, meditation and night-long worship. In September 2026, Masik Shivratri will