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A new group with an insecticide-inspired name has entered an already unusual political contest. The Lal Hit Janta Party (LHJP) held its first membership meeting in Delhi on Sunday, positioning itself against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and that group's campaign

Nine nights of fasting, vigil and prayer. Then one day that devotees treat as the summit. Maha Navami, the ninth day of Sharad Navratri, is observed on Monday, 19 October, according to the Delhi calendar, while Durga Puja celebrations in eastern

The festive season often brings a shift in dating habits as celebrations, social gatherings and couples' plans fill up the calendar. Dating apps may see more activity during this period, but an increase in conversations does not necessarily translate into more

Breast cancer care often focuses on diagnosis, treatment and physical recovery, but the emotional impact of the disease can be just as difficult to navigate. From the fear that follows a diagnosis to concerns about body image, relationships and the possibility

After the fierce energy of Maa Kalaratri, Navratri turns gentle. Navratri Day 8 belongs to Maa Mahagauri, the radiant and serene form of Goddess Durga, and it is also the day of Durga Ashtami, one of the most important days of

At dusk on 20 October, crowds will gather at Ramlila grounds from Delhi to Dehradun, necks craned towards a ten-headed effigy packed with firecrackers. One arrow. A burst of flame. A roar from the crowd.

Tamil cinema has lost one of the voices that defined its sound in the 1990s. Veteran musician Deva, popularly known as Thenisai Thendral, passed away in Chennai on Saturday, 17 October, at the age of 75. He was reportedly

By late afternoon, many people observing Navratri fasts know the feeling: a dip in energy, a headache that will not quite go away, and a sudden pull towards something fried. Devotion shapes every fasting meal, but how steady your energy stays

Long before ticketed grounds and DJ consoles, a Garba night began with a clay pot, a lit lamp and a woman who knew the songs. Women gathered after sundown in courtyards, squares and sometimes cordoned-off streets, singing and dancing late into

Open a jewellery box in almost any Indian home and it holds more than metal and stone. A pair of earrings can carry the memory of a region, a craft that took years to learn, or an architectural detail someone once

Step out of an afternoon glare into a dim restaurant and, for a few seconds, the menu is a blur. Walk out of a cinema into the lobby lights and the world feels too bright. Most of us shrug it off

A mother's anchal is the idea at the heart of one of the biggest Durga Puja pandals in Bengaluru this year. At BARSHA in Electronic City, the 2026 theme, ANCHAL, pays tribute to Bengal and Karnataka as two motherlands that have

By the fourth or fifth day of Navratri, the fasting plate in many homes has settled into a comforting rhythm: a bowl of sabudana khichdi studded with peanuts one day, crisp vadas the next, a warm kheer after the evening aarti.

Discharge day feels like a finish line. The bags are packed, the paperwork is signed and the family finally exhales. For surgeons, it is a milestone worth celebrating. For rehabilitation specialists, it is something else entirely: the point where the real

The dhak beats begin on Friday, 16 October. Durga Puja 2026 runs from 16 to 21 October, and community pujas across Delhi are putting the final touches to idols, lights and themes. Choosing among the Durga Puja pandals in

Planning your next movie night or looking for a new series to watch after work? This week's OTT lineup features international thrillers, reality shows, celebrity conversations and South Indian films. From political drama to Malayalam cinema, there are several titles to

India's festive shopping season is bringing together two seemingly opposite habits: careful research and spontaneous buying. While most shoppers spend time comparing products, checking reviews and exploring brands online, many are also making unplanned purchases after discovering something appealing in a

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

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