Mahalaya is celebrated on 10 October 2026, marking a transition from Pitru Paksha to Devi Paksha. Families gather to perform rituals and honor their ancestors with offerings such as water and til. The art of idol-making intensifies as craftsmen paint the eyes of Durga idols during this period. The traditional radio program Mahishasura Mardini plays…
79% of new hires trust AI for upskilling yet 75% fear surveillance. (AI Image) Indian companies are accelerating organisational redesign and workforce strategies to capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) and a young talent pool, even as employees express growing concerns about workplace surveillance and pay equity. According to the latest India findings from Mercer’s Global…
‘Top Gun 3’ is officially happening, with Tom Cruise back as daring pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.The announcement came Thursday at the studio’s showcase at CinemaCon, an annual week-long summit at which Hollywood studios present their biggest upcoming movies to theater owners and press. ‘Top Gun 3’ officially in the works Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein…
India’s Parinaaz Dhaliwal, right, and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka compete in the Skeet Mixed Team qualification during the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal added another medal to India’s shooting haul at the Asian Games 2026, winning bronze in the mixed skeet team event at…
Many of India’s oldest sweet recipes were developed through observation rather than scientific research. Halwais noticed which techniques kept sweets fresh and refined those methods over generations. Today, food science explains that these traditional practices worked because they controlled the same factors that modern preservation still depends on: water activity, microbial growth, oxidation and contamination….
India vs Australia, 2010 (Photo: Screengrab) More than a decade after one of the most talked-about flashpoints in India-Australia cricket, former India pacer Zaheer Khan has finally revealed what he said to Ricky Ponting during their heated exchange in the 2010 Mohali Test.The incident, etched in cricketing memory, unfolded after Ponting was run out following…
At just 22, Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence became a beacon for body positivity, boldly declaring she’d prefer to appear ‘chubby’ on screen than conform to unrealistic beauty standards. By choosing not to diet for her renowned role as Katniss Everdeen, she stood firm for authentic and empowered portrayals, resonating with countless young admirers. At just…
NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the world’s fifth most digitalised economy, overtaking several advanced nations as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and online services reshape the global technology landscape, according to a report released on Friday.The State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and…
Pradosh is one of the most auspicious days dedicated to worship Lord Shiva. The day is considered powerful to seek blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees of Lord Shiva offer their sincere prayers to him on this specific day and seek abundance. This day holds an immense sacred significance. On this auspicious day,…
There’s a soft, promising current running through your day, Taurus. Venus supports emotional ties, and Jupiter opens doors through people, not pressure. News may come through a call, family elder, or mutual contact that makes the future feel more settled. For some, that means a marriage proposal. For others, a meaningful reunion after a long…
