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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 76th birthday today on September 17, 2026, his food preferences offer an interesting glimpse into one of the simpler sides of his life. Among the dishes he has spoken about liking is khichdi -

Suriya And Jyotika Renew Wedding Vows:

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

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

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is a time for bringing home Lord Ganesha, spending time with loved ones and, of course, enjoying festive food. Among the many delicacies prepared during the celebrations, modak holds a special place as one of Lord Ganesha's favourite

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan has announced that she is expecting her second child at the age of 41. The actor, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 'Raees', shared the news on Instagram with a photograph showing her

There are no glass towers at Kainchi Dham. No pitch decks, no server farms, no conference rooms. Just a small temple tucked into the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, a handful of devotees, and the memory of a man his followers called

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

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

Darsha Amavasya is observed on the new moon day and holds an important place in Hindu religious traditions. The day is associated with prayer, spiritual reflection, charity and remembrance of ancestors. In 2026, Darsha Amavasya falls during Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha, making

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

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

Pradosh Vrat is one of the important fasting observances dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the Trayodashi Tithi, or the 13th lunar day. While Pradosh Vrat occurs twice every lunar month, its significance changes depending on the weekday on which it

A soft drink may seem like a harmless part of your daily routine, but having one every day could have implications for your metabolic and liver health. The concern is not about an occasional drink, but about frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened

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

Tara Sutaria recently revealed that she has a maths-related learning disability called dyscalculia. Speaking about financial literacy, she explained that while she tries to understand banking, paperwork and financial matters, she frequently makes mistakes when it comes to calculations. The actor

Every year, sometime around late August or September, homes across India begin clearing out a corner. A red cloth goes down. Marigolds get strung along doorframes. And then, on one carefully chosen morning, Ganesha comes home. In 2026, that morning falls

Feeling feverish with cough, body ache and fatigue? You may be asking yourself: Is it flu, COVID-19 or just another viral infection? The thing is, these illnesses can look a lot alike early on. In Bengaluru, where respiratory infections

Rajkummar Rao is celebrating his 42nd birthday today, August 31, 2026, and the actor has plenty to look forward to beyond his milestone year. From his early breakthrough in

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