UP government doubles MBBS, BDS intern stipend to Rs 25,000; 3,928 interns to benefit The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS graduates undergoing mandatory rotatory internship from Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000. The decision was approved by the state Cabinet on August 25, 2026, at a meeting chaired by…
You know this kid. Maybe it’s yours. At home, they narrate everything, what the dog is doing, why their sandwich got cut wrong, an entire retelling of a cartoon episode with sound effects. But then you pick them up from school, and the teacher tells you they said maybe three words all day, and mostly…
Raksha Bandhan 2026 has created an unusual calendar question: Should Rakhi be celebrated on August 27 or August 28?The confusion is understandable because Shravana Purnima begins at 9:08 AM on August 27 and ends at 9:48 AM on August 28. More importantly, Purnima is available at sunrise only on August 28. This is not a…
Toxic Hindi version passed with A certificate from CBFC (Image Credits IMDb) Yash’s much-awaited ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ has released today, August 26, but its Hindi version has undergone several changes before receiving certification. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) completed the certification process for the Hindi-dubbed version on August 25, just a…
Chungreng Koren is lighter now. He is also more prepared.That may sound like a simple observation ahead of his Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight semifinal against Japan’s Ryo Tajima in Shanghai on August 28. For Koren, though, the difference between this camp and the one that preceded his quarterfinal is significant.When he arrived in…
Bank operations will vary state to state on Wednesday If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Wednesday, August 26, you may need to reschedule your visit depending on where you live. Bank branches in several cities will remain closed today for Id-E-Milad, Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam, while branches in other parts of the…
How Aadhaar solved a billion-person biometric computing challenge In 2009, when the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) was formed, the task before its founding team, led by Nandan Nilekani, went far beyond creating another national identity database. India needed a system capable of enrolling more than a billion people while ensuring that one person…
Scroll through enough home hack content lately and you’ll run into some version of this claim: lining your freezer with aluminium foil supposedly stops ice from sticking to the walls, making that dreaded defrosting chore almost effortless. It’s the kind of hack that sounds too simple to be true, a five-rupee roll of kitchen foil…
The Chandra Grahan on August 28, 2026, will have a notable impact on specific birth numbers. Individuals with Mulank 2 are advised to refrain from making emotional decisions during this time. Those with Mulank 4 should meticulously evaluate their financial risks and investments. Mulank 7 individuals are encouraged to seek guidance and avoid solitary decisions,…
Anil Kapoor has opened up about his experience of working on Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994), revealing that he was initially unsure about taking on the lead role. The actor, who had already worked with Chopra on the acclaimed ‘Parinda’ (1989), felt that the character required a younger actor. He also recalled…
