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Diwali is here, and the most common question in every household is: when should we do the Lakshmi Puja? According to Astrologer Divya Kumari, the muhurat is not the same everywhere, and it changes from city to city. Following the timing

Astrologer Ashutosh Clairvoyant shares his predictions for the zodiac signs after Diwali 2026. According to him, the coming months could bring positive developments in career, finances and personal relationships for some signs, while others may need to be careful with financial

Diwali is incomplete without mithai, but this year you can add a nutty, indulgent twist to your festive spread. Hazelnuts bring a buttery crunch and a deep, toasty flavour that pairs beautifully with both Indian and global sweets. Whether you are

Diwali means a crowded table, relatives dropping by and a long list of dishes to cook. One dish can make that easier: Shahi Pulao. It is fragrant, rich with nuts and saffron, and festive enough to be the centrepiece. It also

Diwali is considered one of the most auspicious festivals of the year. This year, the festival will be celebrated on November 8, 2026. With several planetary movements taking place around this time, the occasion holds special astrological significance. Astrologer Ashutosh Clairvoyant

Diwali is much more than a festival of lights. Celebrated over five days, each occasion carries its own religious and spiritual significance, reminding people of the importance of wealth, health, positivity, gratitude and family relationships. Astrologer Gauri Jain believes understanding the

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Diwali is all about lights, laughter, and a table full of food that brings everyone together. But hosting often means hours in the kitchen and a week of heavy, oil-laden eating. This year, I'm keeping the festive spirit and trimming the

This Diwali, go beyond conventional gifting and embrace presents that reflect thoughtfulness, elegance and timeless appeal. The Purple Turtles brings a curated selection of luxury gifting options that celebrate the art of thoughtful giving. From beautifully crafted plates and elegant wine

Dhanteras is the day we welcome prosperity into our lives. We buy gold, silver and new utensils, light diyas at the doorstep and pray to Goddess Laxmi and Lord Dhanvantari for wealth and good health. But every home already has a

Dhanteras is considered one of the most auspicious occasions of the festive season, symbolising wealth, prosperity, good health and new beginnings. Astrologer, tarot card reader, crystal healer and numerologist Rinhee Suberwal shares the significance of the festival, the traditions people should

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 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

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

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

Villagers in Dadi Khas, in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district, queued for anti-rabies shots this week after a cow in the village died. Around 450 people in Dadi Khas and neighbouring Govindpur were vaccinated because they had consumed charanamrit, a milk-based offering,

Pick up a bottle of moisturiser and the label may already be making promises: preservative-free, fragrance-free, emulsifier-free. Each claim reads like a small badge of honour, and together they point towards a comforting conclusion. A shorter ingredient list must mean a

Strip the bed. Wash and put away the dishes. Haul the bins off the property. For years, the last morning of an Airbnb stay has come with a to-do list that guests never saw coming. From 20 November, that list gets

Barely a fortnight after walking the red carpet in Tokyo for his latest film, Digger, Tom Cruise has been handed another milestone. The American Film Institute (AFI) announced on 21 October that he will receive the 52nd AFI Life Achievement Award,

Counting seizures is the easy part. What families of children with drug-resistant epilepsy often notice is everything around the seizures: broken sleep, slipping school performance, changes in behaviour, milestones that arrive late. All of this plays out during some of the

On 20th October, Delhi's air was merely

It started as an ordinary infection: a urinary tract infection, perhaps, or pneumonia, or a wound that was slow to heal. There was fever, chills and body aches. Antibiotics were started, and the family settled in to wait for it to

On 21st October, the one voice his followers could count on online went quiet. Amitabh Bachchan posted on X that he had been advised to take a few days off to rest and recuperate, so he would not be writing anything