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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

In Delhi's walled city, the build-up to Eid-e-Milad usually starts days early: green ribbons going up along Chandni Chowk, mosques rehearsing the night's Naat recitations, families planning the procession route that ends, as it has for generations, at Jama Masjid. {image-eid-e-milad-2026-date-98741787206612.jpg

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

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,

The skies will witness a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, 2026, when a Total Solar Eclipse will take place. The eclipse will be visible in totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small part of Portugal,

As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, the Tricolour will be proudly displayed across homes, schools, offices and public spaces. But while hoisting the National Flag is a cherished part of the celebrations, there are

World Biofuel Day 2026 will be observed on August 10, highlighting the growing importance of biofuels as alternatives to conventional fossil fuels. In India, the occasion also draws attention to the country's efforts to expand ethanol blending, promote compressed biogas (CBG),

By dawn on 10th August, temple queues from Haridwar to Varanasi will already be stretching around the block. Kanwariyas who have walked for days with pots of Gangajal balanced on their shoulders will finally pour them out - because the night

The Second Shravan Somwar 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 10, according to the North Indian Purnimanta calendar. Shravan Somwars are considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva, with devotees observing fasts, performing Abhishekam and chanting Shiva mantras. This year,

Soma Pradosh Vrat 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 10, during the holy month of Shravan. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pradosh Vrat is observed on Trayodashi Tithi. When Pradosh falls on a Monday, it is known as Soma Pradosh. Devotees

The family WhatsApp group has already started asking: is Rakhi on the 27th or the 28th this year? The confusion is fair - but the panchang is clear. Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August 2026, observed on the full

Melasma is the most common pigmentary disorder among Asians, and Indian clinics see it constantly - yet many patients spend years treating dark patches with creams while ignoring the one trigger making everything worse: the sun. There is a stubborn belief

Millions of Lord Vishnu's devotees across India will begin their day before sunrise on Sunday, marking one of the most significant fasts of the monsoon season. Kamika Ekadashi 2026 falls on 9 August, a date many will circle in advance, given

The question sounds like something out of a science-fiction trailer. But the real story, published on 6th August in the journal Science, is more precise, and arguably more unsettling, than the headline version doing the rounds online. Scientists at Stanford University

Postpartum depression touches roughly one in five mothers worldwide. That figure, confirmed in recent perinatal health research, places maternal mental illness among the most common complications of childbirth anywhere on earth. Yet global health policy has spent decades framing breastfeeding almost

By 5 am on the fifth day of Shravan, doorsteps across much of India carry a small, careful drawing: a coiled serpent, made in wet cow dung or turmeric paste, flanked by a diya and a bowl of milk. This is

If you've been on social media lately, you've probably noticed that Gen Z is everywhere. From their ever-evolving slang and viral dance trends to finger hearts, aesthetic fashion, green flag debates, and even youth-led conversations around issues like the NEET protests,

At 8.15 am on 6 August 1945, an atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima. Tens of thousands died within the day; by the end of 1945, local governments estimated the toll at roughly 140,000. What followed was not just devastation, but eight

A horse. A black outfit. And one line from a 1995 blockbuster. That was all it took for Bigg Boss 20 to trend within minutes of its first promo going live. JioHotstar and Colors confirmed on Tuesday that the reality show's

A freshwater lake tucked inside a tiger reserve in the Eastern Himalayas has just given Arunachal Pradesh something it never had before: a wetland recognised by the world. On 3 August 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Glaw Lake

On 21 July, Gujarat's tally of confirmed Chandipura virus infections stood at 12. By 3 August, it had nearly tripled. Health Minister Praful Pansheriya confirmed that out of 184 suspected cases reported across various districts among children under 15 years old,

For over two decades, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has remained one of the most anticipated stars on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, consistently turning heads with her elegant fashion choices. While her official Cannes 2026 appearances received widespread attention, fashion enthusiasts

There are outfits that turn heads with glitter and embellishments, and then there are those that leave a lasting impression through impeccable tailoring and effortless styling. Ananya Panday's latest fashion appearance falls into the latter category. Dressed in a stunning sapphire

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow belonged to India's women. While the country finished fourth on the medals table with 39 medals, it was the female athletes who powered India's campaign by winning 8 of the 13 gold medals. From weightlifting

By the morning of Friday, 31 July 2026, half of football Twitter had convinced itself it already knew the venue, the guest list and even the dress code for a Cristiano Ronaldo-Georgina Rodrguez wedding rumoured to take place that weekend, 1-2

Dengue is becoming a year-round public health challenge in India. Cases are appearing before the monsoon in several states and continuing long after the rains have ended. For children, this means longer exposure, higher chance of infection and greater risk of

Radhika Ambani has once again proved that effortless elegance never goes out of style. Recently spotted in London with husband Anant Ambani, she embraced an understated yet sophisticated look that perfectly reflected the growing appeal of quiet luxury. Instead of relying

Not every friendship gets to thrive in the same city. Your best friend is no longer just around the corner. They move to another city for work, another state for college, or another country to chase their dreams. Suddenly, the people

Rashmika Mandanna was in the middle of an intense dance sequence when something in her hip gave way. The actress has reportedly suffered a serious hip injury while filming her upcoming projects, Ranabaali and Mysaa, according to multiple entertainment reports. She

World Lung Cancer Day, observed annually on August 1, shines a spotlight on one of the world's most common and deadly cancers while encouraging greater awareness, early detection, and timely treatment. Although lung cancer is often associated with smoking, experts say