October 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Indira Ekadashi, Navratri, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima, Karwa Chauth DatesOctober 2026 brings a packed Hindu festival calendar, beginning with Indira Ekadashi and Sarva Pitru Amavasya before Shardiya Navratri begi...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Dhurandhar star reveals one diet habit he has followed for years; oncologist says it can reduce gut problems, cut down your daily calorie intakeHow important is breakfast? Although it has long been promoted as the biggest meal of the day, one doctor recently backed Dhurandhar star A...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Mizoram opens 2026 festival season with first ‘Pluck & Pay’ Festival, putting communities at heart of tourism economyThe three-day programme brings together traditional Mizo music and dance, local cuisine, handicrafts, cultural performances, Mizo recreatio...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Ukraine's army seeks to give frontline commanders more authority
Ukrainian military sergeants are being trained to make independent decisions on the battlefield. The initiative is aimed at reforming a tra...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Sony to launch Tamil GEC on October 19 with Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, Tamil IdolSony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) will launch it s Tamil general entertainment channel, Sony Vizha, on October 19 at 8pm. The launch woul...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
India, Greenland discuss possible areas of stronger cooperationIndia's Ambassador to Denmark Manish Prabhat and Greenland's Speaker of Parliament Kim Marius Kielsen explored potential cooperation in var...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: ‘A single moment of shame can outlive years of pride’ — a timeless reminder that reputation and trust take years to build but can be undone by a single careless decision, making humility, integrity and thoughtful choices important, especially when no one is watchingJapanese proverb of the day: The Japanese proverb ‘A single moment of shame can outlive years of pride’ offers a powerful reflection on how...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Parsva Ekadashi 2026: Check prana time, vrat timings, puja vidhi, fasting rules and significanceEkadashi in September 2026: Parsva Ekadashi, celebrated on September 22, 2026, is also revered as Parivartini Ekadashi. This sacred day inv...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
What Not To Do During Ekadashi? Parivartini Ekadashi 2026 Vrat Rules You Should KnowParivartini Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on Tuesday, September 22. Devotees observing the Ekadashi vrat traditionally avoid grains, cerea...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Uthukuli Butter: How a small town in Tamil Nadu makes butter that can stay fresh for weeks without refrigeration, know how it is madeUthukuli butter, hailing from Tamil Nadu, is a celebrated culinary delight crafted from buffalo milk. This butter boasts a unique taste pro...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Need well-structured policies, community participation to address climate change: President MurmuPresident Murmu stressed a structured policy framework for climate change action. This framework must involve governments, legal experts, a...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
‘We need to balance business & livelihoods with public health,' says Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says India must improve street-food hygiene without hurting vendors’ livelihoods. He backs desi...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Psychology says people who prefer food carts over restaurants may be chasing more than good foodA restaurant may offer air conditioning, comfortable seating and more attentive service, but a food cart can deliver a different kind of ap...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
India’s festive food exports see demand surge ahead of Diwali: TPCIIndia's food export sector anticipates robust demand for traditional and convenience items. International buyers show keen interest in proc...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Rs 8.3 lakh Fendi bag resembling 'Rs 500' Indian market designs: Why the luxury brand did not 'credit' Indian artisans, ask Harsh Goenka, Kiran Mazumdar-ShawFendi’s Rs 8.3 lakh multicolour bag, featuring 39,500 beads and 475 mirrors, has sparked an online debate over its resemblance to tradition...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Japan’s centenarian population crosses 100,000 for the first time, with nearly 90% women. What makes them live so long?Japan has reached a remarkable milestone with over one hundred thousand centenarians, showcasing its aging population. Notably, almost nine...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Working class rice just got nice, now that it's hit the supper club circuit
Pantha bhaat, a fermented rice dish, is gaining popularity in London. This once-humble food was historically eaten by laborers in India. Di...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST