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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

Aruna Irani arrived at the Oshiwara crematorium on Wednesday morning looking nothing like the composed veteran Bollywood has watched for over six decades. Dressed in white, she was seen breaking down as she stepped out of her car, the grief visible

For years, sugar cravings have been filed under a single, unforgiving explanation: a lack of willpower. That story is getting harder to hold onto. A growing body of research shows that appetite has as much to do with the gut as

Raksha Bandhan afternoons in most Indian homes follow a familiar rhythm - the rakhi goes on, a sweet goes in, and everyone eventually drifts towards the kitchen for something more. This year, five chefs are rethinking what that something could be,

Months before Bigg Boss 20 has even aired an episode, the show has already handed its first big decision to the public. Rhiya Ahir, the 27-year-old model best known for standing in front of a police van during Mumbai's student protests,

The announcement did not come from a publicist. It came from a man who had spent more than twenty years standing quietly behind her. Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew and her head of security in a role his father held before him,

Onam 2026 is here, and so are the pookkalams, festive outfits, family gatherings and, of course, the much-awaited sadya. But beyond the celebrations, Onam is also about reconnecting with loved ones and sharing a little happiness with the people who matter.

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

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

Ravindra Jadeja handed over the India Test cap himself. Saransh Jain, 33, stood in the team huddle at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on August 23, making his international debut nearly 12 years after he first secured a first-class contract

Onam dressing does not have to mean sticking to the same traditional Kasavu saree styling every year. For Onam 2026, the classic white-and-gold saree can be given a contemporary update through the blouse, accessories and even the way the saree is

A partial lunar eclipse is set to unfold around Raksha Bandhan 2026, bringing an unusual astronomical occurrence to the same period as the Hindu festival. This striking celestial event is particularly noteworthy because of how deeply the Moon will move into

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan at around 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, sending strong tremors through Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures. The earthquake woke residents across the Kanto region, triggered Japan's earthquake early-warning system and

Somewhere in the Puranas, a king named Mahijit sits before Sage Lomesh with a single question: why, despite ruling justly and worshipping faithfully, has he still not been blessed with a child? The answer the sage gives him becomes the origin

On the night of August 21, around a hundred Chennai residents boarded a Metro train for something unusual: a sing-along. Organised by Super Chennai with Chennai Metro Rail, the ride ran from 11 pm to midnight and featured a live set

On the fifth ball of the 16th over at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Medhavi Bidhuri had just watched Arushi Goel complete a diving catch to send back Nishika Singh. What she did next is the reason half of cricket Twitter now knows

Long before rakhi meant a sister's thread on her brother's wrist, it meant something else entirely: a wife's thread on her husband's, tied on the eve of a battle he might not survive. That is where the story of

The 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race is being held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Kerala. One of the state's most celebrated sporting and cultural events, the race brings Kerala's traditional Vallam Kali to life with magnificent

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has taken his relationship with longtime partner Gabriella Demetriades to the next chapter. The actor and the South African model-turned-fashion designer have legally registered their marriage in Goa today on August 21, 2026, bringing an eight-year relationship

Raksha Bandhan 2026 is all about celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters, and what better way to make the occasion memorable than with coordinated festive outfits? As families come together for the rakhi ceremony, dressing up has become an

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,

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

If you are a parent, you already know this feeling. Your child is tired for the third day in a row. There is a bruise on their shin you cannot explain. And a small voice in your head starts asking questions

For Keralites, Onam is not complete without that iconic moment when a fresh green thooshanila (a fresh banana leaf) is placed before you and gradually turns into a colourful spread of chips, pickles, avial, thoran, olan, kaalan and everything in between.

More than 500 students at Bengaluru's Clarence High School reportedly fell sick with flu-like symptoms, prompting concern among parents and the suspension of offline classes. The school, located in Richards Town, has around 2,500 students. Reports said students were experiencing symptoms

Bill Rasmussen, the sports broadcaster and entrepreneur who co-founded ESPN and helped turn sports into a television destination of its own, has died at 93. Rasmussen died on August 18, 2026, at his home in Florida from the effects of Parkinson's

Tulsidas Jayanti is observed every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas, the revered poet-saint whose devotion to Lord Rama left an enduring mark on Indian spiritual and literary traditions. Best known for the Ramcharitmanas, his retelling of the

A photograph can freeze a moment, but its meaning can continue to change long after the shutter clicks. A picture of a family gathered around a dining table, children playing in a childhood home or grandparents posing during a festival may

On 19 August 2026, humanitarian workers around the world will pause, not to mark a celebration, but a warning. This year's World Humanitarian Day arrives with a blunt message from the United Nations: The time for concern is over. The time

Skincare was once largely about keeping the skin clean, moisturised and protected. Today, social media and the growing popularity of clinical-sounding skincare have transformed it into a more complex world of powerful actives, targeted treatments and elaborate routines. But when consumers

The term arcissistic abuse has recently entered the spotlight after South Indian actresses Anupama Parameswaran and Madonna Sebastian of 'Premam' fame spoke about the subject on a popular Malayalam podcast. While Madonna discussed narcissistic abuse and its impact, Anupama later opened

India is moving more than ever before. From morning runs and weekend cricket to pickleball, marathons and trekking holidays, staying active has become a way of life. But with this fitness boom comes a pattern orthopaedic specialists are seeing far too

Iqbal, 16, has spent years of his life doing something most people would find unthinkable: living in ponds. Whenever he stepped out of the water, he said, a severe burning sensation spread across his body. He also described feeling as though

Wedding rumours surrounding Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran and music composer Anirudh Ravichander are back in the spotlight, and this time, reports have added a destination and a possible date to the much-discussed speculation. According to recent reports, the two are

Onam 2026 is here, bringing with it one of Kerala's most vibrant and culturally significant celebrations. The 10-day festival began with Atham on August 17, 2026, which also marked Chingam 1, the first day of the Malayalam month Chingam. Since today

Sohail Khan walked into the grand finale of the reality show The Alliance looking like a different man. Fans noticed immediately, and within hours, the internet had a theory ready: Ozempic. The 55-year-old actor and producer, who entered the

Rohan Mehta, 34, was not the person anyone expected to receive a diabetes diagnosis. He did not drink, rarely ate junk food, and had no family history of the condition. What he did have was a demanding IT job in Bengaluru,

Pooja Goel was 31 when her blood sugar climbed to 800 mg/dL. The idea of starting insulin frightened her; she worried it would mean depending on it for the rest of her life. What she did not anticipate was that within

Kalki Jayanti 2026 is an important Hindu observance associated with Lord Kalki, traditionally regarded as the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu. Unlike Rama and Krishna, whose earthly lives are already part of Hindu religious tradition, Kalki is believed to

Every other Vishnu festival marks something that already happened. Kalki Jayanti marks something that hasn't happened yet, and that is exactly the point. Kalki Jayanti 2026 falls on Monday, 18 August, observed on Shashthi Tithi during Shukla Paksha of the

Stinging when you apply a new serum. Flaking that no moisturiser seems to fix. Redness that shows up a few weeks into a glow-up routine. Most people write this off as their skin purging or adjusting to new products. Often, it's

Bryan Johnson has built a career out of doing the unconventional in the name of living longer. His latest reveal fits the pattern: the 48-year-old longevity entrepreneur says he has never once slept in the same bed as his girlfriend, Kate

Fertility clinics used to see a fairly predictable pattern: women in their mid-to-late 30s, often already trying to conceive, coming in with questions. That pattern is shifting. Increasingly, the women walking into consultation rooms are in their late twenties - not