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Durga Visarjan 2026 marks the end of Durga Puja, as devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga after days of worship and celebrations. The ritual is especially significant in West Bengal, where the Goddess's departure is accompanied by traditional ceremonies and processions.

Planning to go pandal hopping for Durga Puja 2026? From the traditional celebrations of South Mumbai to the elaborate themed installations in Juhu and Powai, there are several places to explore. If you prefer a quieter visit, choosing your timings carefully

As Durga Puja 2026 approaches, Noida's pandals become gathering spots for devotees and visitors looking to soak in the festive spirit. From traditional puja rituals and beautifully decorated spaces to cultural programmes that bring communities together, each pandal offers a different

Veteran Marathi actress and Lavani performer Madhu Kambikar died in Pune on October 12, 2026, following a prolonged illness. She was 73. Her death marks the loss of an artist whose career spanned Marathi cinema, theatre, television and Maharashtra's traditional folk

India has faced deadly floods and landslides in 2026, with heavy rainfall causing widespread damage in several regions. In late September, floods and landslides killed dozens of people in Uttar Pradesh, while Nepal also reported fatalities and missing people following severe

A lymphoma diagnosis in a 25 or 30-year-old can be difficult for a family to understand. The person may be physically active, have no major health problems, eat reasonably well and rarely visit a doctor. Then a persistent lump in the

Sarva Pitru Amavasya will be observed on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Also known as Mahalaya Amavasya or Pitru Amavasya, the day marks the conclusion of Pitru Paksha 2026, a period when Hindus remember their deceased ancestors through prayers, Shraddha and other

Navratri 2026 marks nine days of devotion to Goddess Durga, with devotees welcoming the divine feminine energy into their homes through prayers, rituals and offerings. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana, a significant ritual that marks the invocation of Goddess Durga and

Your manager asks if you can take on one more thing. Your calendar is already full. And you hear yourself answer, Sure, no problem. For many employees, that automatic yes has become a habit. It feels safer than disappointing someone, and

The laptop is shut and dinner is done. Then the phone buzzes with a message from work, and the reply is out before the thought is finished. For many employees, that reflex has become a measure of worth. Respond fast, take

Less than a year after becoming a mother, Katrina Kaif has answered the online criticism of her postpartum body with a message about self-worth. The actor spoke in London, where she arrived to celebrate one year of Kay Beauty in the

During Navratri fasting, sabudana often gets an automatic place on the healthy side of the plate. It is filling, easy to prepare and associated with several familiar vrat recipes. But a bowl of sabudana khichdi is not nutritionally the same as

The room is silent, the meeting is mid-sentence, and then your stomach lets out a long, loud growl. You ate barely an hour ago. So why is your stomach making noise when you aren't hungry? The answer has less

From Sunday, 11 October, many Hindu households will change how they cook, groom and even speak. Shardiya Navratri, the nine-day festival of Goddess Durga, begins that day and continues until Monday, 19 October, with Dussehra on Tuesday, 20 October.

For four hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds, DonnaJean Wilde held the same position: forearms and toes on the floor, body in one straight line. When she finally came down, the 58-year-old grandmother from Alberta, Canada, had set the Guinness World

A fight on Dehradun's Haridwar Bypass Road has put YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, better known as UK07 Rider, back at the centre of a family dispute that has played out in public for months. Dobhal, who rose to wider fame on Bigg

If you're scrolling through OTT platforms wondering what to watch this weekend, there's plenty coming your way. From a new Hindi thriller and South Indian films to horror, action and Hollywood blockbusters, the October 5-11 line-up has something for different moods.

Cotton may seem like a simple wardrobe staple, but the fabric in your T-shirt, kurta or bedsheet connects farmers, textile workers, manufacturers and global trade. For India, that connection is especially significant as the country remains one of the world's biggest

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