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Navratri fasting is meant to feel light. Yet vrat plates can lean heavily on the fryer: kuttu puris, aloo tikkis, sabudana vadas. The Indian Council of Medical Research's National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) estimates that 56.4 per cent of India's disease

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women's captain, ending a run at the helm that lasted about a decade. The 37-year-old announced on Instagram on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, that she is stepping down across all formats with immediate effect. Captaincy

Psoriasis is often described as a skin disease, but anyone who lives with it knows that the problem does not always stay on the skin. Stress, poor sleep and the constant irritation from itching can all become part of the picture.

Amitabh Bachchan took his seat before he said a word. On 5th October's episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, the 83-year-old host skipped his usual standing monologue and said he had slipped and fallen during a recent shoot, injuring his left

Cerebral palsy can affect movement, posture and coordination in very different ways from one person to another. But the challenges associated with the condition are not limited to medical care. Access to education, healthcare, employment, mobility and everyday social participation can

Navratri fasting often means reaching for the same familiar foods, but eating the same few dishes for nine days can quickly get repetitive. This year, instead of sticking to the usual fasting staples, you can give your vrat menu a little

Fasting should not mean spending hours at the stove. Navratri begins on Sunday, 11 October, and runs for nine days, and many people will juggle offices, school runs and evening aartis alongside the vrat. These Navratri recipes for 2026 keep the

Festive dressing is finding new ways to balance tradition with modern sensibilities. While Indian textiles remain central to occasion wear, the focus is increasingly shifting towards handwoven fabrics, nuanced colours and silhouettes that feel easier to wear. Kasturi Kundal's festive edit

There is something quietly wonderful about the first sign of winter, the crisp air, the early dark, and scarves pulled out of the closet again. Hair, though, feels this season differently than we do. Strands that felt soft and pliant through

What if you could give ChatGPT a task and simply walk away? No constant follow-ups, no reminding it what to do next, and no sitting around waiting for each step. That is the idea behind ChatGPT Dots, OpenAI's new AI agents

Christa Pike's name has suddenly drawn attention after an execution in the US took an unexpected turn. The 50-year-old death row inmate was administered two doses of the lethal-injection drug in Tennessee, but she survived the procedure and was taken to

Mohsin Khan has begun a new chapter. The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor has married Tamanna in a private ceremony, a little over a month after announcing their engagement in August. He shared a wedding picture on Instagram with a

A garba night in Ahmedabad and an evening among the pandals of Kolkata can feel like two different festivals. In a sense, they are. Navratri begins on Sunday, 11 October, with Ghatasthapana. Durga Puja begins on 17 October, with Maha Shashthi.

Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema with films such as 'Pushpaka Vimanam' and 'Aditya 369', passed away in Chennai on October 3. He was 95. The filmmaker had been undergoing treatment at Kauvery Hospital

For many families, Tuesday, 6 October will begin before dawn with a bath, a vow before Lord Vishnu and an empty plate. Indira Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on Tuesday, 6 October, during the month of Ashwin.

Avinash Mishra could not hold back his tears as host Rohit Shetty handed him the trophy. The actor became teary-eyed while accepting it, after months of gruelling, high-risk stunts. The KKK 15 prize, as it turns out, is only part of

An AI-morphed video built on footage from the Chuttamalle song began spreading on X in early October, and by Saturday some of Telugu cinema's biggest names had spoken out. Jr NTR, Vijay Deverakonda and Chiranjeevi have each condemned the sexually explicit

A holiday is meant to create distance from everyday routines, but our phones often travel with us. Work messages, social media updates and notifications can keep the mind engaged even when we are physically away from work. That raises a simple

They reach work on time, answer every email, laugh with friends over dinner and never miss a family occasion. By every outward measure, they seem fine. Yet some people who live this way are quietly struggling with depression, and the signs

Nushrratt Bharuccha was flown home from Bali on an air ambulance on 2nd October and taken into a Mumbai hospital on a stretcher, after a spinal fracture during what was meant to be a work-cum-holiday trip. Her team has confirmed that

Over three million people, tracked across ten studies, and one pattern kept surfacing: those who lived with a dog tended to die less often. A review in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes linked dog ownership to a 24 per cent lower

Jubin Nautiyal has entered a new chapter in his personal life. The singer has become a father for the first time, welcoming a baby boy with his wife. While the birth took place earlier this month, Jubin confirmed the news in

The hamper, the couch and the rapid-fire round now have an end date. Koffee With Karan Season 9 will begin streaming on JioHotstar from 14 October, and it will be the final season of Karan Johar's celebrity chat show.

Are we okay? The question comes up when there is no argument behind it and no cold word to explain it. Nothing has gone wrong, yet a delayed reply or a shorter-than-usual message is enough to set off a quiet alarm.

A new study has put a spotlight on a compound linked to pomegranates after researchers found that it improved measures of heart function by up to 80% in experimental models of heart failure. But before you add more pomegranate to your

The jingle gives it away before the sight does: a wrist stacked with pastel glass bangles, a slim gold dial and a fringe of tiny ghungroos. Kashmiri watches are trending on Google, and the question behind the searches is where they

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary flew to Hussaini block in East Champaran on 28 September to assess the flood situation around Dumaria Ghat Bridge. The Gandak, which has inundated low-lying areas of the district, recorded a peak discharge of 5,43,500 cusecs

Observed every year on September 29, World Heart Day raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of protecting heart health. The World Heart Day 2026 campaign by the World Heart Federation, Don't Miss a Beat, highlights that heart disease can

Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal brought contrasting fashion statements to the runway as they turned showstoppers for Manish Malhotra's Mijwan fashion showcase in Mumbai on September 26. While Alia Bhatt embraced an elegant ivory chikankari ensemble with bridal-inspired details, Vicky Kaushal

Bank customers across India could face disruption in branch-based services from Monday, September 28, as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called a three-day nationwide strike through September 30. The timing could make the impact more noticeable, with the

Google is turning 28 today on September 27, 2026. While September 27 is widely recognised as Google's birthday, the company was actually incorporated on September 4, 1998. Google has traditionally marked September 27 with a birthday Doodle, making today's anniversary another

World Tourism Day 2026 comes at a time when technology is changing how people discover destinations, plan holidays and experience new places. Observed every year on September 27, the day highlights tourism's contribution to economies, employment, communities and cultural exchange. This

October is one of the busiest months on the calendar, carrying everything from Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra to World Mental Health Day, World Food Day and United Nations Day. Below is a date-wise list covering national observances, UN-designated international days, health

Earlier I used to check for red flags in the first meeting, says Punam Sharma, 26, a tech specialist. But the idea of dating has changed for me now. I believe looking out for green flags is a better approach. You

On 25th September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat on a chair among a crowd of young devotees at Delhi's Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park, clapping along to live renditions of songs for Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. Later that evening, he posted

Bhadrapada Purnima in 2026 falls on September 26 and has significance beyond being a full-moon observance. The day is associated with Purnima Vrat, Vishnu worship and Satyanarayana Puja, while it also carries a separate Shraddha observance for ancestors. Importantly, Bhadrapada Purnima

As Pitru Paksha 2026 approaches, many families turn to traditional Shraddha rituals to remember and honour relatives who have passed away. But does honouring ancestors begin and end with performing these rituals? Vastu and astrology expert Ajit V Khawad offers a

A new week means new titles to add to your OTT watchlist, and September 21 to 27 has a varied lineup arriving across streaming platforms. From films and series to returning seasons, there are fresh releases for different moods, whether you

If you have diabetes, keeping an eye on your blood sugar is an important part of staying healthy. Thanks to advances in technology, monitoring your glucose levels is no longer limited to the traditional finger-prick test. Today, many people also use

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 will be observed today on Friday, September 25, marking an important day in the Hindu calendar. Falling on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi, the festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form. The day is also significant for

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his memorable supporting and comic roles in Hindi cinema, passed away in Mumbai on September 24, 2026. He passed away at Nanavati Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after his health deteriorated. His business

Most people notice their lungs only when breathing becomes hard. A cough that lingers, a flight of stairs that suddenly feels steep or a smoggy morning that leaves the chest tight can be the first reminders of an organ that works

The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, released on 23 September, has a familiar name back on top. Gautam Adani and family have reclaimed the position of India's richest with wealth of Rs 9.23 lakh crore. They overtook Mukesh Ambani and

By the tenth evening, the puja thali has done its work. Marigolds have softened, durva has dried at the edges, and the garlands around Bappa carry ten days of devotion. Then comes the question few households plan for. Where do all

Choosing contraception should be simple. Yet, in reality, many women end up making the decision based on what a friend uses, what worked for a sister, or what they have heard about side effects. That is not always the best way

A few tablets for a headache. A painkiller before the gym. An antibiotic left over from the last bout of fever. None of it feels like a habit until it is one, and India's drug regulator has now said so in

The Indian journalism fraternity is mourning the sudden death of senior journalist Payal Mehta, who passed away in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was 46. Known for her work on the Parliament and political beats,

Salman Khan has never been shy about taking his shirt off on camera. For three decades it's been a signature move, a crowd-pleaser, the thing fans wait for. But on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, when

World Cleanup Day 2026 puts a familiar environmental problem in a different light. Instead of focusing only on litter collected from streets, beaches and public spaces, this year's observance turns attention to something much closer to home: the food left on

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are now parents to two daughters. The couple welcomed their second baby girl on September 19, 2026, nearly two years after the birth of their first daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. The news was shared by the