Chhath Puja 2026 Date: Check four-day calendar, significance of each day, rituals from Nahay Khay to Usha ArghyaChhath Puja will be celebrated from November 13 to November 16 in 2026. The festival involves fasting, prayers, and traditional offerings t...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Kharna 2026: Why Is the Prasad Eaten in Complete Silence? Ritual Rule Behind Chhath Puja's Second DayDuring Kharna, the second day of Chhath Puja, devotees observe a day-long fast and break it after sunset by eating a special meal of jagger...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
India's wheat plantings seen at record high but final output to depend on weather, FAO saysIndia is poised for record wheat planting this season, supported by government incentives and soil moisture. The final wheat output will de...
10 Nov, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Chhath Puja Complete Samagri List: Check All Items Required for Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha ArghyaChhath Puja is a vibrant multi-day festival celebrated with profound devotion, requiring meticulous preparations and specific offerings. Fa...
10 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Govardhan Puja Annakut 2026: How to Prepare 56 Bhog (Chappan Bhog) at Home on a Budget TomorrowPreparing Chappan Bhog for Govardhan Puja does not have to mean spending heavily on 56 elaborate dishes. With small portions, seasonal vege...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Andhra CM Naidu orders immediate financial aid for Cyclone Murasu-hit families, steps to curb price riseAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance to families affected by ...
08 Nov, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Stubble burning cases cross 3,000 mark in Punjab; Tarn Taran tops listPunjab has recorded 3,144 incidents of stubble burning between September 15 and November 6, with Tarn Taran as the highest contributor. Fin...
07 Nov, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficitThe govt has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over soil moisture an...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Britannia Industries plans further price hikes amid food inflation impacting margins and boosting rural demandBritannia Industries is responding to persistent inflation by considering additional price hikes for its products. The company has already ...
07 Nov, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Britannia CEO plays down Reliance's pricing threat in India biscuit marketReliance Industries' Independence biscuits are entering India's competitive biscuit market with packs starting at Rs 5, but Britannia CEO R...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Zero sugar, 28g protein: Mumbai nutritionist shares apple malpuas recipe for DiwaliIn a delightful collaboration, Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana partners with Bengaluru food influencer Adhya Subramanian to present a ...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Chhath Puja Prasad 2026: How to Make Traditional Thekua and What to Keep in the DauraThekua is one of the most important prasad items prepared for Chhath Puja, while the daura basket carries fruits, sugarcane, coconut and ot...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
No meat, no fish, no supplements: Male model shares diet, which keeps him lean and fit. His meals include a ‘weight loss dal’ which can help you lose weight, control blood sugarMale model Vinay Manglani recently shared details of his daily diet and exercise regimen with his Instagram followers. He shared a video of...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
5 high-protein breakfast recipes to start your day with: Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam shares easy optionsGastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam presents 5 enticing breakfast ideas that combine nutrition with convenience. These meals, packed with pr...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Wheat sowing lags at 11,000 hectare so far amid deficient monsoon; rabi acreage downWheat sowing in India has reached 11,000 hectares as of October 23, against 27,000 hectares a year earlier, as a deficient southwest monsoo...
27 Oct, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Zero maida: Britannia ordered to stop misleading ads saying its bread is '100% whole wheat' because atta made up only around 62% of the finished productCCPA has ordered Britannia Industries to withdraw advertisements claiming its bread is “100% Whole Wheat Bread”, finding the claim misleadi...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.50 AM IST