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A second-year BBA student in Bengaluru spent his summer vacation logging into the Rapido captain app at 8 am and clocking off at 4.30 pm, six days a week, for three months. He wasn't broke, and he didn't need the money

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

For Keralites, Onam is not complete without that iconic moment when a fresh green thooshanila (a fresh banana leaf) is placed before you and gradually turns into a colourful spread of chips, pickles, avial, thoran, olan, kaalan and everything in between.

More than 500 students at Bengaluru's Clarence High School reportedly fell sick with flu-like symptoms, prompting concern among parents and the suspension of offline classes. The school, located in Richards Town, has around 2,500 students. Reports said students were experiencing symptoms

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

Tulsidas Jayanti is observed every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas, the revered poet-saint whose devotion to Lord Rama left an enduring mark on Indian spiritual and literary traditions. Best known for the Ramcharitmanas, his retelling of the

A photograph can freeze a moment, but its meaning can continue to change long after the shutter clicks. A picture of a family gathered around a dining table, children playing in a childhood home or grandparents posing during a festival may

On 19 August 2026, humanitarian workers around the world will pause, not to mark a celebration, but a warning. This year's World Humanitarian Day arrives with a blunt message from the United Nations: The time for concern is over. The time

Skincare was once largely about keeping the skin clean, moisturised and protected. Today, social media and the growing popularity of clinical-sounding skincare have transformed it into a more complex world of powerful actives, targeted treatments and elaborate routines. But when consumers

The term arcissistic abuse has recently entered the spotlight after South Indian actresses Anupama Parameswaran and Madonna Sebastian of 'Premam' fame spoke about the subject on a popular Malayalam podcast. While Madonna discussed narcissistic abuse and its impact, Anupama later opened

India is moving more than ever before. From morning runs and weekend cricket to pickleball, marathons and trekking holidays, staying active has become a way of life. But with this fitness boom comes a pattern orthopaedic specialists are seeing far too

Iqbal, 16, has spent years of his life doing something most people would find unthinkable: living in ponds. Whenever he stepped out of the water, he said, a severe burning sensation spread across his body. He also described feeling as though

Somewhere on the steep, boulder-strewn trail to Kinnaur Kailash, Himanshi Khurana broke down. She hadn't planned for it. But by the time she reached the sacred Shivling, something in her had settled. The Punjabi actress and singer, known for

Shravan, also known as Sawan, is one of the most sacred months for Lord Shiva devotees. Mondays during this period are considered especially auspicious, with devotees observing the Shravan Somwar vrat, visiting Shiva temples and performing rituals such as Jalabhishek. In

Simha Sankranti marks the Sun's annual transition from Karka Rashi (Cancer) to Simha Rashi (Leo) and holds an important place in the Hindu solar calendar. In 2026, the occasion falls on Monday, August 17, marking a significant solar transition traditionally associated

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the age of 70, bringing an end to the career of one of Bengal's respected filmmakers who worked across feature films, television and documentaries. Sen breathed his last at

Rani Mukerji has added not one, but two remarkable honours to her illustrious career. The actor was recently conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) by La Trobe University in Australia, recognising her contribution to Indian cinema, humanitarian work and

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have come under the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration's scanner over their association with a Vimal Elaichi advertisement. In a notice issued on August 11, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe asked the three

Saif Ali Khan turns 56 today, August 16, 2026. From making his Bollywood debut with Parampara in 1993 to winning audiences with films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum and Omkara, and later making his mark on OTT with Sacred

August 16, 2026, marks the 8th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16, 2018. Remembered as a statesman, parliamentarian, poet and powerful orator, Vajpayee left behind a legacy that extends far beyond his

A woman steps into her courtyard before sunrise, plucking a few blades of ordinary grass growing near the gate. Nothing bought, nothing expensive. She ties twenty-one blades into a small bunch and places it at Ganesha's feet. That is the entire

Govinda has a message for his wife of nearly four decades, and this time, he chose to deliver it on camera. In a video shared amid renewed attention on his marriage, the actor addressed Sunita Ahuja directly, asking her to stop

An IAS officer walked onto a stage in Pune recently and got something bureaucrats almost never get: a standing ovation from a room full of strangers. The video, captioned Unstoppable Tukaram, shows the crowd rising to its feet as Tukaram Mundhe

India is home to an estimated 29 million people living with hepatitis B and another 5.5 million with hepatitis C, according to the World Health Organization's Global Hepatitis Report 2024, a burden second only to one other country in the world.

In August 2026, a Delhi High Court judge looked at a lawsuit filed on behalf of a 14-year-old girl and asked a question Indian law had never quite had to answer before: does a family's reputation pass down the generations, the

Just after sunrise on 15 August 1947, a crowd gathered at the base of a 17th-century Mughal fort in Old Delhi, waiting for their new government to arrive. Jawaharlal Nehru, sworn in as India's first Prime Minister only hours earlier, climbed

The sun had barely cleared the ramparts of Red Fort on Saturday morning when the colour caught everyone's eye first: not saffron, not white, not green, but a deep, dotted red. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to hoist the national flag

Independence Day 2026 is a time to remember the courage, sacrifice and determination of the freedom fighters who fought for India's independence. As the tricolour flies high on August 15, the day also reminds us of the value of freedom and

Hariyali Teej is a vibrant monsoon festival traditionally observed by women, particularly married women, who pray to Goddess Parvati for marital happiness, harmony and the well-being of their husbands. The festival also celebrates the divine union of Goddess Parvati and Lord

Independence Day is about celebrating the spirit of India, but it is also a chance to spend meaningful time with the people closest to you. For many families and groups of friends, a festive meal can turn the occasion into a

On Friday, the Supreme Court closed the book on one of India's messiest content controversies in years. Comedian Samay Raina and four others: Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar, walked away with their FIRs quashed.

At the exact hour Jawaharlal Nehru stood in Delhi speaking of a tryst with destiny, the man most associated with India's freedom was sitting on the floor of a derelict bungalow in Calcutta, spinning thread. No flag. No speech. No garland.

Following the recent observance of World Organ Donation Day 2026, the spotlight is on the life-saving potential of organ donation. But beyond the act of donation lies another important story - what happens to the lives of those who receive a

Pregnancy brings a lot of changes to the body, and the skin is usually one of the first places these changes show up. Some skin problems that occur during pregnancy are completely normal and will go away after the baby is

In today's hyperconnected world of constant distractions and fast-paced work environments, many professionals feel a persistent need to be available around the clock - whether that means working late into the night, checking emails mid-dinner with family, or replying to messages

Hariyali Teej 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, August 15, marking one of the most vibrant festivals of the Sawan season. Dedicated to the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, fasting, festive

In 1992, a young industrialist named Naveen Jindal hoisted the Indian tricolour at his factory in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. Officials objected almost immediately. Under the Flag Code of India as it stood then, an ordinary citizen simply wasn't allowed to fly the

Every August, the same argument resurfaces on social media, in classrooms, and around dinner tables: is it the 79th Independence Day this year, or the 80th? In 2026, the confusion is sharper than usual because the two numbers, 79 and 80,

Childhood obesity is one of the fastest-growing health concerns worldwide, yet misinformation still shapes how many parents understand and respond to it. From assuming that excess weight is simply aby fat to believing that obesity is only about food and willpower,

For years, travel has been synonymous with bringing home handcrafted souvenirs, local textiles, jewellery, or photographs that preserve memories of a destination. Today, however, the most meaningful keepsake is often something that cannot be packed into a suitcase. Travellers are returning

Every year, Shravan brings out the same rituals across Indian homes - fasting on Mondays, a trip to the nearest Shiva temple, a lota of water poured over the Shivling. But astrologer Geetu Parmar believes this year carries something extra for

A few weeks ago, Anupama Parameswaran posted a series of emotional notes on Instagram that left fans guessing. There was no name, no context, no explanation. Just a woman clearly working through something heavy. This week, the actor filled

An estimated 28,142 people in India are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year, according to Globocan 2018 data cited by the Brain Tumour Foundation of India. Set against how many people get headaches on any given day, that number is

For many Indians, rice has become a fear food, particularly among individuals who wish to lose weight and prevent diabetes. People generally believe that staying away from rice completely would help keep diabetes at bay. However, according to doctors and dieticians,

Amitabh Bachchan settled back into the hot seat on 10 August, opening the season with the line Sochna Padega - you'll have to think. It set the tone for a week in which none of the five platforms is playing it

For someone living with diabetes, sweet cravings do not disappear just because sugar is off the menu. That is why sugar-free drinks, low-calorie desserts, and sweetener sachets have become so popular. They offer the sweetness people enjoy without the blood sugar

As Sridevi's 63rd birth anniversary falls on August 13, 2026, this Throwback Thursday is the perfect occasion to revisit the films that transformed her from a hugely popular actress into one of Indian cinema's most enduring icons. Sridevi built an extraordinary

Most of us have felt it after a shower: skin that feels squeaky clean, almost tight, like it has been scrubbed of everything, oil included. For years, that feeling was sold to us as proof of a good wash. It is

Most chest infections are caused by viruses or bacteria and improve with treatment. A cough that lingers after a cold or an episode of bronchitis is common. When chest infections keep returning, though, especially in the same part of the lung,

On the night of August 12, 2026, the Moon will slide directly in front of the Sun and switch off daylight over a narrow stretch of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain. For up to two minutes and eighteen seconds, it