Upasana Singh says she was the original choice for Maine Pyaar Kiya before Bhagyashree; recalls confronting Barjatya over rejection |

Upasana Singh says she was the original choice for Maine Pyaar Kiya before Bhagyashree; recalls confronting Sooraj Barjatya’s father over rejection (Image credits: Instagram) Upasana Singh has revealed that she was once considered for the lead role of Suman in Sooraj Barjatya‘s blockbuster Maine Pyaar Kiya, a part that eventually went to Bhagyashree. Looking back…

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7 snake-rich states in India and what every wildlife traveller should know about them

Odisha is all about wetlands, forests, and coastal snake habitats. It is among India’s most important reptile-rich regions thanks to the mix of mangroves, forests, and coastal ecosystems. Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, and Bhitarkanika National Park are known for being home to a rich variety of snakes including Indian cobras, kraits, Russell’s vipers,…

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When is Father’s Day 2026? Date, history, significance, origin story, and everything you need to know

Fathers may not always express their emotions openly, but their love often shows through actions. They are the silent supporters who cheer us on, teach us important life lessons, and stand by us during difficult times. Father’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing and celebrating these contributions. Every year, millions of people across…

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Weather & then war lead to tears in India’s onion basket

Seeking relief: Onion growers want an MSP of Rs 3,500/quintal and a Rs 1,500-a-quintal compensation for distress sales Rain clouds rolled over Maharashtra’s onion belt. Then came war winds from West Asia. Prices collapsed. Crops rotted. Farmers counted losses in rupees — and sold tears by the quintal. Across Nashik, Solapur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, onion…

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Powerful rituals to wash away past sins

According to the Hindu calendar, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day (Dashami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This is a major festival that is celebrated to honor Goddess Ganga. As per the Gregorian calendar, this day typically falls in the month of May or June. This is an…

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5.3-million-year-old ‘whale graveyard’ has been hiding at the bottom of the Indian Ocean: Scientists call it ‘unexpected’ |

Researchers discovered a vast whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean’s Diamantina Zone, containing 476 fossil cetaceans and five modern whale-fall communities. This site, active for at least 5.3 million years, provides a unique window into deep-sea ecosystems and carbon sequestration, with many species potentially new to science. The deep ocean is the largest living space…

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‘Why should hard-earned achievements be hidden?’: Viral post sparks debate after reported IIT resume advisory

IIT Resume Advisory Sparks Debate Over Removing JEE and GATE Ranks From CVs A reportedly circulated message from the Career Development Centre (CDC) at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has triggered a lively debate on social media after it advised students to remove JEE and GATE ranks, marks, scores and percentiles from their resumes…

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