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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

Paryushan Mahaparva is one of the most important annual spiritual observances in Jainism. More than a festival, it is a period dedicated to self-reflection, discipline, repentance, fasting, prayer and forgiveness. During these days, devotees turn inward, examine their thoughts and actions,

A five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, a neighbourhood packed with student accommodations near Delhi University's South Campus, collapsed on Sunday, September 6, leaving students trapped under the rubble and triggering a major rescue operation. The building, reportedly around 40-50 years

Vaginal bleeding is a common concern during pregnancy, with up to 25% of women experiencing some degree of bleeding. It can range from mild spotting to severe haemorrhage. While not every episode of bleeding signals a serious problem, it should never

From breaking down political systems and social issues on YouTube to reportedly stepping into the Bigg Boss 20 house, Nitish Rajput is making a surprising transition from digital media to mainstream reality television. Known for his long-form, research-driven videos, the YouTuber

From breaking down political systems and social issues on YouTube to reportedly stepping into the Bigg Boss 20 house, Nitish Rajput is making a surprising transition from digital media to mainstream reality television. Known for his long-form, research-driven videos, the YouTuber

Throwback Thursday is a chance to revisit the careers of actors whose screen presence became part of an entire generation's movie memories. Few fit that description quite like Shakti Kapoor. Long before he became synonymous with comic characters such as Nandu

Hanuman Ansh has emerged as one of the surprise success stories of 2026. Released in theatres on August 7, the film opened to a modest

Swara Bhasker is facing backlash after revisiting the controversial Jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat. Speaking at a recent event in Delhi, the actor questioned what the film's depiction of women choosing death in the face of sexual violence could

Ask someone what Janmashtami looks like, and most will picture the same thing: human pyramids scaling a curd pot suspended high above a Mumbai street. That image is accurate, but it is also just one region's version of the festival. Travel

Navratri is the time when all households in India go into the shell; nine days of austerities, purification, and a secret resolution to do better. While Durga is the main attraction of the festival, a Hanuman locket is ideal for these

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football. On August 31, 2026, the Argentina captain confirmed on Instagram that he is stepping away from the national team, closing the book on a 20-year international career that redefined what one player could

Five months after their wedding was confirmed, Badshah has ended the speculation himself. On Monday evening, the rapper took to his Instagram Story to confirm that he and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have separated. The statement was brief and

Remember the excitement of seeing the postman arrive with a letter? Before WhatsApp notifications, read receipts and voice notes became part of everyday life, a handwritten letter could make an ordinary day feel special. You could recognise someone's handwriting before even

Most people do not eat badly on purpose. Meals get built around convenience, habit, and whatever is quickest to put on the table, and over time small gaps quietly add up. National Nutrition Week, observed across India from September 1 to

Scalp discomfort after colouring is common enough that many individuals simply accept it as part of the process. People frequently experience a subtle feeling of tightness, mild warmth, or slight flaking the following day. It usually gets brushed off because it

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