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At ISKCON temples in Vrindavan and Bengaluru this year, priests are already mapping out a midnight abhishek for Bal Gopal, the infant form of Lord Krishna, timed to the exact minute he is believed to have been born. That minute matters

Aruna Irani arrived at the Oshiwara crematorium on Wednesday morning looking nothing like the composed veteran Bollywood has watched for over six decades. Dressed in white, she was seen breaking down as she stepped out of her car, the grief visible

For years, sugar cravings have been filed under a single, unforgiving explanation: a lack of willpower. That story is getting harder to hold onto. A growing body of research shows that appetite has as much to do with the gut as

Raksha Bandhan afternoons in most Indian homes follow a familiar rhythm - the rakhi goes on, a sweet goes in, and everyone eventually drifts towards the kitchen for something more. This year, five chefs are rethinking what that something could be,

Months before Bigg Boss 20 has even aired an episode, the show has already handed its first big decision to the public. Rhiya Ahir, the 27-year-old model best known for standing in front of a police van during Mumbai's student protests,

The announcement did not come from a publicist. It came from a man who had spent more than twenty years standing quietly behind her. Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew and her head of security in a role his father held before him,

Onam 2026 is here, and so are the pookkalams, festive outfits, family gatherings and, of course, the much-awaited sadya. But beyond the celebrations, Onam is also about reconnecting with loved ones and sharing a little happiness with the people who matter.

Aasha Singh Jaiswal spent decades doing something almost nobody else in her field was doing: throwing her voice into someone else's, and making audiences believe it. She died in Mumbai on 22 August, at around 7:30 pm, at the age of

A founder finalises a commercial property, signs the lease, briefs the interior designer, and only then, weeks or months in, thinks to call a Vastu consultant. By then, the entrance has already been decided. The shape of the plot cannot be

On Sunday evening in Jaipur, a 19-year-old law student from Mavelikkara, Kerala, walked onto a stage as one of 52 finalists and walked off it wearing the Miss Universe India crown. Kaziah Liz Mejo was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at

Ravindra Jadeja handed over the India Test cap himself. Saransh Jain, 33, stood in the team huddle at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on August 23, making his international debut nearly 12 years after he first secured a first-class contract

Shravan Somwar holds a special place in the Hindu calendar, with Mondays during the holy month of Shravan traditionally dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, August 24 marks the fourth and final Shravan Somwar according to the North Indian/Purnimanta calendar, bringing

Onam dressing does not have to mean sticking to the same traditional Kasavu saree styling every year. For Onam 2026, the classic white-and-gold saree can be given a contemporary update through the blouse, accessories and even the way the saree is

What if a luxury shoe covered only your heel and left the rest of your foot completely exposed? Chanel turned that question into reality with its viral arefoot heel cap, a divisive creation that first appeared on the runway and has

A partial lunar eclipse is set to unfold around Raksha Bandhan 2026, bringing an unusual astronomical occurrence to the same period as the Hindu festival. This striking celestial event is particularly noteworthy because of how deeply the Moon will move into

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan at around 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, sending strong tremors through Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures. The earthquake woke residents across the Kanto region, triggered Japan's earthquake early-warning system and

Somewhere in the Puranas, a king named Mahijit sits before Sage Lomesh with a single question: why, despite ruling justly and worshipping faithfully, has he still not been blessed with a child? The answer the sage gives him becomes the origin

A decade ago, most children were first diagnosed with myopia somewhere between the ages of eight and ten. Today, five- and six-year-olds are walking into eye clinics with measurable nearsightedness, and it is no longer considered unusual.

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

Anne Hathaway has officially become a Disney Legend, receiving one of the most prestigious recognitions from The Walt Disney Company. The actor was honoured during the 2026 Disney Legends Awards ceremony on August 16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California,

The story of 16-year-old Iqbal Sheikh, who reportedly spent prolonged periods in a pond over nearly five years because being in water provided relief from a severe burning sensation, has drawn attention to the challenges faced by people living with rare

The third week of August brings a packed lineup of new OTT releases across Hindi, South Indian and international entertainment. From Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle to DC's Lanterns and the final season of Outer Banks,

At 9 am on 21 August 2026, the United Nations will hold a Global Minute of Silence. For sixty seconds, delegates, victims' associations and survivors from dozens of countries will stop speaking altogether - a small, deliberate pause built into a

Kim Kardashian's Instagram carousel on Monday, August 17, opened with a mirror selfie: Lewis Hamilton, arms wrapped around her, both looking straight into the lens. It was not the kind of photo you post by accident. The SKIMS founder

If you are a parent, you already know this feeling. Your child is tired for the third day in a row. There is a bruise on their shin you cannot explain. And a small voice in your head starts asking questions

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

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

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

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

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

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