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Starting over in love after a divorce or the loss of a spouse can bring a different set of expectations. While meeting someone new may not be the biggest challenge, finding a person who understands your past and is ready to

Diwali 2026, also known as Deepawali, will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8th. The festival is traditionally observed over five days, beginning with Dhanteras and concluding with Bhai Dooj. Each day has a distinct significance, from welcoming prosperity and celebrating the

Breast cancer is often associated with family history, but not every woman diagnosed with the disease has a close relative who has had it. Several other factors, including hormonal exposure throughout life, weight changes after menopause and alcohol consumption, can also

Diwali celebrations are often accompanied by boxes of mithai, homemade desserts and sweets shared with family and friends. But if you are looking to make a few mindful changes to your festive menu this year, you can experiment with recipes that

World Stroke Day 2026 was observed on October 29th, bringing attention to stroke prevention, early recognition and timely treatment. Although stroke is often associated with older adults, younger women can also be affected. Certain lifestyle habits, hormonal changes and underlying health

Legendary British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in

Ananya Panday celebrates her 28th birthday today, October 30, 2026, and her recent fashion appearance gives us a stylish reason to revisit her wardrobe choices. The actor, who became Chanel's first-ever Indian brand ambassador in 2025, has been representing the French

Many women check their breasts for lumps but may not think much of a change in the skin or nipple. A patch of redness may be blamed on irritation, a nipple that has started turning inward may go unnoticed, and a

For women observing Karwa Chauth today, the day ends with one moment: the moon. This year, that moment comes with a weather question. Rain swept parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, and many fasting women are asking whether the moon will

Vijay Sethupathi's Tamil film Baththa has been officially selected for the 12th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Alberta (IFFA) 2026 in Canada. The makers announced the news on social media, marking the film's arrival on the international festival circuit

Karwa Chauth has always held a special place in Indian family traditions. The excitement begins with preparations at home, choosing traditional clothes, meeting relatives and arranging everything for the evening prayers. For married couples, the festival is also an occasion to

Janhvi Kapoor did not dodge the question. On Koffee With Karan Season 9, where she appeared alongside Varun Dhawan, she answered head-on how she had processed the Peddi controversy: That shame I will always carry with me. It is

Karwa Chauth is often filled with preparations, from choosing the perfect outfit and arranging the puja thali to waiting for the moon to appear in the night sky. But beyond the rituals and the excitement of breaking the fast, the occasion

Karwa Chauth often begins before sunrise, with families gathering over a plate of Sargi before the day's fast begins. From pheni and sweets to fruits, nuts and home-cooked dishes, the meal looks different in every household. But with hours

Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 29. Married Hindu women traditionally observe a day-long fast for the well-being and longevity of their husbands, breaking it after sighting the moon and offering prayers. The festival falls on Kartik Krishna

November brings a fresh month to reflect on relationships, career goals, financial decisions and personal well-being. As 2026 moves towards its final weeks, many may be thinking about unfinished plans, professional progress and what they want to prioritise before the year

Looking for something new to watch after a long day or planning a movie night over the weekend? This week's OTT lineup has options for different moods, from the supernatural horror of

Aditi Rao Hydari has a way of making traditional Indian outfits look just as appealing for a grand occasion as they do for a family celebration. The actress, whose birthday falls on October 28, 2026, trained in Bharatanatyam under renowned dancer

By the evening of 28 October, palms across north India will be held upright, wrapped in drying green paste, while their owners wait for the stain to take. For many women, Karwa Chauth mehndi is not a finishing touch. It is

For more than two decades, a fictional crime bureau in Mumbai gave Indian television one of its most dependable evening rituals. On Tuesday morning, 27 October, the man who built it, producer-director BP Singh, died after a massive heart attack. {image-bp-singh-death1-44181793100964.jpg

We cannot prepare children for every situation they may face, but we can help them become confident learners who can adapt to change. It is a modest sentence with a demanding implication: that a school's job is no longer to hand

Reaching for the highest shelf in the kitchen. Fastening a blouse at the back. Combing your hair. When these everyday movements start to ache, many people blame age, an awkward sleeping position or overuse of the arm, and some simply wait

Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November, and with 12 days to go, Delhi's festive season is moving from warm-up to full swing. The Surajkund Diwali Mela and Meri Dilli Utsav wrapped up on 26 and 25 October, but the next wave

Protein has become the default answer to almost every wellness question, from weight loss to type 2 diabetes. But a quieter question keeps surfacing alongside the high-protein diet: could all that protein be damaging your kidneys? The answer depends on how

Evacuations are under way in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Arnab closes in on India's east coast. The storm is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, on the forenoon of 28 October as

Marriage is built on everyday moments of understanding, patience and care, but busy routines and misunderstandings can sometimes leave couples feeling disconnected. Festivals such as Karwa Chauth offer an opportunity to pause, reflect on the relationship and reconnect with the values

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli stepped out for a devotional evening in Mumbai, attending American devotional singer Krishna Das's live kirtan on October 25, 2026. Known for bringing Hindu devotional chants to audiences worldwide, Krishna Das is popular for his soulful

Before sunrise on 27 October, many households across North India will be up in the dark, heading to a river, a pond or simply a bucket of water at home. A lamp will be lit at the Tulsi plant. This is

For many women, Karwa Chauth is a day of prayers, rituals and fasting for their husbands' well-being. But when the day involves going without food or water from sunrise to moonrise, it can also raise questions for those managing health conditions

Patients often ask whether surgery is the only option when they are diagnosed with a surgical condition. The answer depends on what the condition is, whether it is causing symptoms and what the clinical examination reveals. Someone with gallstones may never

Yellow eyes are often what bring a person to the doctor, sometimes after a family member notices the change first. Urine may turn dark, stools may look unusually pale, or the skin may itch for no obvious reason. Jaundice can have

Planning a bank visit in November 2026? Checking the bank holiday calendar in advance can help you avoid last-minute changes to your plans. While some holidays apply across the country, others depend on the state or city where a branch is

Chef Damu, the renowned Tamil chef and

Valmiki Jayanti is an important Hindu festival that commemorates the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the revered sage traditionally credited with composing the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. Known as the Adi Kavi, or the first poet, Maharishi Valmiki holds a special place

She was told no one would marry her. She was mocked for her weight and her complexion. And she was diagnosed with PCOD at a time when nobody around her understood what was happening to her body. Hetal Dave turned all

Indian art lost one of its most distinctive voices on Sunday. Jogen Chowdhury, the painter whose line and figures made him a defining name in modern Indian art, died in Kolkata on 25 October 2026. He was 87. He

November 2026 is crowded with festivals. The month opens with Ahoi Ashtami, moves through five days of Diwali and four days of Chhath, and closes with Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Fasts and monthly vrats fill the gaps in between.

Diwali falls on a Sunday this year, which means no bonus weekday off. November 2026 also has no clear nationwide three-day long weekend, so the month's biggest dates will have to be planned around a regular working week. There

The salon slot is booked for Wednesday evening. The facial, the threading and perhaps a bleach, all squeezed in so the glow peaks on Thursday.

A period that suddenly lasts longer, makes you change pads every hour, or brings large blood clots can be difficult to ignore. Yet many women in their 40s put these changes down to perimenopause and carry on, often managing the discomfort

Rohit Shetty has one question for Love Gill: what, exactly, is ScoutOP to her? On this week's Weekend Ka Vaar of Bigg Boss 20, the filmmaker-host turns the spotlight on ScoutOP and Love Gill, and the evening is set to get

Sharad Purnima is a festival that brings together faith, family and traditions passed down through generations. In many households, preparing kheer and placing it under the full moon is an important part of the occasion. For those who grew up watching

A relationship can look very different in a 30-second reel than it does in real life. A missed call, an awkward conversation or a quiet evening can quickly become a red flag when viewed through the lens of online dating advice.

In an old family album, a Diwali photo from the 1990s shows a mother in a silk saree, adorned with a broad temple necklace. This year, her daughter might pair a slim gold choker with an Indo-Western outfit for one evening

Karva Chauth is marked by several rituals, but one moment that stands out is when a married woman looks at the moon through a sieve before turning towards her husband. In many households, this ritual marks the final stage of a

Shirdi, a town in Maharashtra, is closely associated with Sai Baba, the revered saint whose teachings of faith (Shraddha), patience (Saburi) and religious harmony continue to draw devotees from across India. Sai Baba spent much of his life here, welcoming people

Think about the last wedding you attended. Among the reds, golds and pastels, perhaps one vivid pink outfit caught your eye. It could have been a Banarasi saree with a gold border or a lehenga covered in intricate embroidery. That striking

Sharad Purnima will be observed on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Dedicated to the autumn full moon, the festival is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Krishna's Raas Leela and the tradition of preparing kheer under moonlight. Devotees mark the occasion through prayers,

A six-month-old boy in Karachi East became Pakistan's seventh polio case of 2026 this week, the first in the city in nearly two years. It was a small headline from a large country, and a reminder of why World Polio Day

Navratri 2026 brought people together for dandiya nights and festive outings, while Dussehra offered another reason to celebrate with family and friends. With Diwali approaching, many are planning how to make the most of the festive break. Alongside celebrations at home