Chhath Puja is celebrated from 13 to 16 November 2026, coinciding with a rare planetary alignment. Mars, Jupiter, and Ketu will gather in Magha nakshatra during significant rituals. This year’s observance includes offerings for departed elders and blessings for family health. Devotees are advised to exercise caution due to potential risks during crowded celebrations near…
Actor Anupam Kher has praised Oscar-winning music composer M. M. Keeravani for his impressive weight-loss journey. The actor recently met his longtime friend in Hyderabad and shared pictures from their meeting on social media. The change in MM Keeravani himself had intrigued Anupam Kher, since the composer had shed 22 kilos. He was also impressed…
New Delhi: A National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) member holds a placard during a protest against rising pollution levels and their impact on public health, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest against hazardous air pollution in the national capital on Thursday, demanding immediate government…
That week we were in our home in Kodagu, a little away from Madikeri town. By the time I returned from my morning walk that day (Oct 28), our neighbours in Bengaluru had called my wife to inform her about a break-in at our place.My first thought was about my medals, especially the 1980 Moscow…
$6.3 billion were stolen form the world’s largest crypto exchange last month The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Thursday that US authorities had seized or secured court authorisation to seize more than $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen last month from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The recovery forms part of a…
Bokaro: Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) and Chas Municipal Corporation have undertaken extensive cleaning and maintenance of prominent Chhath ghats across Bokaro Steel City and Chas ahead of the festival. With two days remaining for the festivities to begin, officials have been asked to speed up their pace of work.“BSL management has undertaken cleaning and maintenance…
Delhi’s air quality reached alarming levels, reporting a hazardous AQI of 494 NEW DELHI: Delhi’s air quality plunged to the severe range on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 494 at 7:31 am.Dense fog combined with pollution enveloped the national capital, reducing visibility in several areas, while multiple monitoring stations…
Prayagraj: Prayagraj suffered a setback in the national cleanliness rankings this year, failing to secure a place among the top three in the Clean Riverfront Cities category of the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. The results were announced at the Swachh Survekshan awards ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, Rewa bagged the…
The Maharashtra state department wants to resolve its issues through talks Mumbai: The State FDA has decided to withdraw its Bombay High Court petition against the Union Health Ministry and FSSAI, weeks after accusing the central agencies of running a parallel enforcement regime that encroached on state powers.A senior FDA (food) official said FSSAI CEO…
Kolkata: The educational future of an MBBS candidate from Malda remains uncertain with the non-issuance of a passport as his mother’s SIR appeal remains pending despite Calcutta High Court’s request to Appellate Tribunal for disposal within two weeks, nearly a month ago. The HC on Thursday directed the petitioner to make the state a party…
