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Somewhere in the world today, a family is still waiting by the door. Not for a phone call. For an answer. Enforced disappearance does that; it doesn't end a life on record, it simply erases the certainty of one, leaving relatives

National Sports Day 2026 will be observed on August 29, marking the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. While the day pays tribute to one of India's greatest sporting icons, its significance today extends to encouraging fitness, sporting participation

Gayatri Jayanti is a spiritually significant Hindu observance dedicated to Goddess Gayatri, revered as Ved Mata, or the Mother of the Vedas. The day is closely associated with the sacred Gayatri Mantra, which is traditionally recited as a prayer for wisdom,

As August 2026 comes to an end, Shravana Purnima marks one of the most spiritually significant full moon days in the Hindu calendar. Falling on Friday, August 28, 2026, the sacred Purnima concludes the month of Shravana and is traditionally associated

Long before everyday life became the subject of countless stories, Hrishikesh Mukherjee was finding cinema in the most familiar places - homes, offices, friendships, marriages and families. His films made audiences laugh at situations they recognised, care about characters who felt

Hayagriva Jayanti 2026 will be observed on Thursday, August 27, marking an important occasion dedicated to Lord Hayagriva, the horse-headed form of Lord Vishnu. Revered in Vaishnava traditions as a deity associated with knowledge, wisdom and learning, Lord Hayagriva is particularly

At ISKCON temples in Vrindavan and Bengaluru this year, priests are already mapping out a midnight abhishek for Bal Gopal, the infant form of Lord Krishna, timed to the exact minute he is believed to have been born. That minute matters

Mohsin Khan has taken a major step in his personal life. The 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' star is engaged to his longtime partner Tamanna, making their relationship public with a series of pictures from their intimate celebration. Mohsin also shared

Wearing a hearing aid for the first time can feel unfamiliar, even when you are excited about hearing. Everyday sounds may seem sharper, your voice may sound different, and the device may take time to feel comfortable. Knowing what to expect

Bhaum Pradosh Vrat 2026 will be observed on Tuesday, August 25, during Shravana Shukla Trayodashi. Since the Pradosh falls on Tuesday, it is known as Bhaum Pradosh or Bhauma Pradosh. The observance is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is centred on

Aanchal's brother lives four hours away by train. Most years, she takes the morning journey to see him. This year, with work deadlines stacking up on both ends, that trip isn't happening. So on 28 August, she'll be tying his rakhi

Sixty, today, can look like a full calendar: a demanding career, travel plans, a gym membership, a life still very much in motion. India's own numbers back this up: the country's population aged 60 and above is projected to touch roughly

Aasha Singh Jaiswal spent decades doing something almost nobody else in her field was doing: throwing her voice into someone else's, and making audiences believe it. She died in Mumbai on 22 August, at around 7:30 pm, at the age of

A founder finalises a commercial property, signs the lease, briefs the interior designer, and only then, weeks or months in, thinks to call a Vastu consultant. By then, the entrance has already been decided. The shape of the plot cannot be

On Sunday evening in Jaipur, a 19-year-old law student from Mavelikkara, Kerala, walked onto a stage as one of 52 finalists and walked off it wearing the Miss Universe India crown. Kaziah Liz Mejo was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at

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

What if a luxury shoe covered only your heel and left the rest of your foot completely exposed? Chanel turned that question into reality with its viral arefoot heel cap, a divisive creation that first appeared on the runway and has

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

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have come under the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration's scanner over their association with a Vimal Elaichi advertisement. In a notice issued on August 11, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe asked the three

Saif Ali Khan turns 56 today, August 16, 2026. From making his Bollywood debut with Parampara in 1993 to winning audiences with films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum and Omkara, and later making his mark on OTT with Sacred

August 16, 2026, marks the 8th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16, 2018. Remembered as a statesman, parliamentarian, poet and powerful orator, Vajpayee left behind a legacy that extends far beyond his

The sun had barely cleared the ramparts of Red Fort on Saturday morning when the colour caught everyone's eye first: not saffron, not white, not green, but a deep, dotted red. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to hoist the national flag

Independence Day 2026 is a time to remember the courage, sacrifice and determination of the freedom fighters who fought for India's independence. As the tricolour flies high on August 15, the day also reminds us of the value of freedom and

Hariyali Teej is a vibrant monsoon festival traditionally observed by women, particularly married women, who pray to Goddess Parvati for marital happiness, harmony and the well-being of their husbands. The festival also celebrates the divine union of Goddess Parvati and Lord

Independence Day is about celebrating the spirit of India, but it is also a chance to spend meaningful time with the people closest to you. For many families and groups of friends, a festive meal can turn the occasion into a

Hariyali Teej 2026 is just around the corner, as it falls on August 15 this week and the festive mood calls for one colour above all others - green. Celebrated during the monsoon season, the festival is associated with greenery, prosperity,

Almonds own breakfast. Cashews own celebrations. Pistachios own indulgence. Now, a new nut is quietly building its own identity on Indian plates - and the numbers suggest it is only getting started. Hazelnuts in India, long viewed as little

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

By dawn on 10th August, temple queues from Haridwar to Varanasi will already be stretching around the block. Kanwariyas who have walked for days with pots of Gangajal balanced on their shoulders will finally pour them out - because the night

Soma Pradosh Vrat 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 10, during the holy month of Shravan. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pradosh Vrat is observed on Trayodashi Tithi. When Pradosh falls on a Monday, it is known as Soma Pradosh. Devotees

Television actress Charlie Chauhan has entered a new chapter of her life as she tied the knot with cricketer Ramandeep Singh in an intimate Sikh wedding ceremony. The actress, best known for her roles in popular youth television shows like