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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

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.

Jantar Mantar is in the news on Gandhi Jayanti 2026 as activists, student groups and political leaders gather in Delhi to protest against the functioning of the Election Commission and demand action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration is

You probably don't think much about smiling. It happens when someone sends you a funny message, when you meet a friend unexpectedly or even when you hear a song you love. But that simple facial expression may do more than show

October 2 marks the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister, who was born on October 2, 1904. In 2026, the country will observe his 122nd birth anniversary. The occasion also coincides with Gandhi Jayanti, marking the birth

Every October 2 carries significance far beyond being Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. The date is observed around the world as the International Day of Non-Violence, bringing attention to the idea that social and political change can be pursued without resorting to

In the 1920s, Gandhi bathed each day in the freely flowing, unpolluted Sabarmati near his ashram, and consciously used only the minimum water he needed. The river was full. He took only what he required. Gandhi Jayanti 2026 falls on

Nuremberg came to New Delhi on 30 September. At the Shangri-La Hotel, Spielwarenmesse, the world's leading international trade fair for toys, hobbies and leisure products, gave Indian exhibitors an exclusive first look at its 2027 edition. The preview brought

Only 23 per cent of employees in India felt engaged at work in 2025, the lowest level in four years, according to Gallup. Behind that number are people who still turn up, still reply and still function, while quietly running on

This 1 October, the humble cup gets a promotion. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 10 March 2026 designating 1 October as International Coffee Day, making this the first observance since the day gained that formal footing.

Rainy weather should never become a reason to postpone routine immunisation, says Dr Tushar Parikh, Senior Consultant Neonatologist

Contraception can be one of the best ways to avoid an unexpected pregnancy, but misperceptions about contraception still impact women's choices. There are several questions that need clear, evidence-based answers - from worries about infertility to fears of

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked every bit the dark queen at L'Or

Waking up to an unexpectedly high blood sugar reading can be frustrating, especially if you've followed your diabetes management plan the night before. Many people assume a late-night snack or an indulgent dinner is to blame, but that's not always the

Can onion go into the dal? Is garlic really off limits? And what about eggs? As families observe Shraddha in memory of their ancestors, questions like these tend to land in the kitchen. This year's Pitru Paksha runs from 26 September

An estimated 619 million people worldwide were living with low back pain in 2020, and it is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease analysis published in The Lancet Rheumatology. When the pain is severe

If you are in Kerala, chances are you have already dealt with a power cut this month, and perhaps more than once. For much of September, evening and night-time power cuts became a recurring disruption for households across the state. The

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

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

Jay Singh Rathore, the X user accused of raising over Rs 1.5 lakh through an eye surgery appeal that the hospital named in it has disowned, says he is taking responsibility. In fresh posts on 24 September, he claimed to have

When a child suddenly starts crying, rubbing an eye and saying that something has gone into it, most parents react instinctively. They try to wash it, wipe it or put something soothing into the eye. This is understandable, but some common

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

There is a particular kind of pressure that comes with being brilliant almost everywhere except one place. For years, that one place was the Asian Games. On 23rd September, at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu lifted

Rashmika Mandanna's first appearance at Vogue World was never going to be a quiet one, but even by red-carpet standards, this gown did an unusual amount of talking before anyone got to the accessories. For her Milan debut, the

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

Yami Gautam Dhar stood at Ekta Nagar on 22nd September holding her first National Film Award, and the first thing she thought of wasn't herself. I say this on the behalf of all those people who come with the lord of

We often think of healthy eating in terms of what goes on our plate. But Ayurveda has long looked beyond individual foods, considering how much we eat, when we eat, how foods are combined and how they interact with the body's

Every monsoon, the same story repeats itself online: humidity is ruining your hair, the rain is causing it to fall out, wait for the season to pass and it'll sort itself out. It's a tidy explanation, and it's also incomplete. Hair

Shakira's wolf breastplate has a new outfit. At her Madrid residency, which opened on 18 September 2026 to more than 54,000 people on its first night, the singer stepped out in a fresh Gaurav Gupta creation built around his signature moulded

Ajinkya Rahane's private retreat in Igatpuri has been impossible to miss online this month, ever since the former India Test captain opened his family estate to guests through StayVista. The villa comes with an infinity pool, a cricket memorabilia room and

Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee, one of the recognisable faces of Bengali cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 71. She passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai on Sunday night, September 20, after reportedly

Kareena Kapoor Khan turns 46 today, but she is not trying to make 46 look like 26. The actress who was once at the centre of the size zero conversation has gradually become more open about the realities of getting older

Most conversations around delayed parenthood focus on practicalities. Careers, finances, changing lifestyles, fertility awareness - these come up often. They matter, undoubtedly. But they often overshadow something just as significant: the emotional impact. For many individuals and couples, delayed

World Alzheimer's Day 2026 falls on September 21, with this year's campaign turning attention to something that can be easy to postpone: getting answers when changes in memory or thinking begin. The theme, The Earlier You Know, The More You Can

Nine nights. Nine forms of the goddess. And, for millions of households across India, nine days of fasting that begin before sunrise. Sharad Navratri 2026 falls from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October, with Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, following on Tuesday,

Festivals bring families together over traditions, celebrations and, of course, delicious sweets. Whether it's laddoos, barfis, halwa or kheer, festive treats are often at the heart of every occasion. For people living with diabetes or those trying to manage their blood

Dashavatara Vrat brings together the worship of Lord Vishnu's ten principal incarnations on a single day in the Hindu calendar. The observance is associated with devotion, fasting and prayers to Vishnu, while traditional vrat texts describe a more elaborate practice that

Masik Durgashtami in September 2026 will be observed on Saturday, September 19. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. The Ashtami tithi will continue until approximately 3:26 PM on September 19, after which Navami begins. These

Every year, right after the diyas from Janmashtami have burned out and the swings and cradles decorated for baby Krishna have been put away, a second, quieter festival arrives, one built entirely around the woman devotees consider inseparable from him. In

One of the most common symptoms we see is a fever. We take a pill, drink some fluids, lie down and often say to ourselves, 'Let's wait until tomorrow and see.' Most fevers are not an emergency. But sometimes, the first

Every September, Mumbai splits itself in two for ten days. In one version of the city, lakhs of devotees stand in queues that stretch past a day just to catch a glimpse of Lalbaugcha Raja's feet. In another, a red carpet

The first heavy showers of the season usually bring relief from the heat. For someone living with diabetes, they can also bring something less welcome: an itch between the toes that won't go away, a small cut that takes twice as

Nowadays, you can buy products for nearly anything in any beauty store, including cleansers, toners, serums, masks, exfoliators, and creams. With skincare becoming such a big part of everyday conversations, it is natural for parents to wonder whether children also need

Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Antonio Lalabalavu, declared a national HIV emergency on Tuesday, September 15, 2026; an escalation from the HIV outbreak the government had first declared back in January 2025. Announcing the decision, Lalabalavu said the

When someone in their 50s starts forgetting things, Alzheimer's disease is rarely the first explanation that comes to mind. At this age, memory problems are more often blamed on stress, poor sleep, work pressure, anxiety, or simply having too much on

Among the many vrats observed through India's busy festival season, few demand quite the same quiet endurance as Mahalaxmi Vrat. It isn't a single day of fasting and celebration; it's a sixteen-day commitment, observed with the same discipline every single morning,

World Patient Safety Day is observed every year on September 17 to raise awareness about preventing avoidable harm in healthcare and making care safer for patients. The 2026 theme, Safe care for noncommunicable diseases, focuses on the safety needs of people

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren has been announced as part of the Yasalam entertainment programme for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. He will perform at Etihad Live, formerly known as Etihad Park, on Friday, December 4. Another