Durga Ashtami is also celebrated on Mahashtami. This is a significant day that falls on ashtami tithi of shukla pasha in the month of Chaitra. On this auspicious day, devotees worship the eighth form of Goddess Durga, Maha Gauri. Durga Ashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across the nation. This day is dedicated…
Rio Raj’s new film ‘Maddy’ has officially commenced shooting in Chennai with a grand launch ceremony. Sivakarthikeyan gave the first clap, marking the start of this romantic and comic entertainer aimed at the youth. The film boasts a promising cast and crew, with expectations high for Rio Raj’s next career move. Actor Rio Raj has…
India must accelerate efforts to channel large household gold holdings into financial instruments, former Union minister P P Choudhary and senior market participants said, warning that continued physical hoarding limits the metal’s broader economic contribution, PTI reported.Speaking at an Assocham event, Choudhary, a member of the Parliamentary Standing Commission on Finance, said deeper financialisation of…
NEW DELHI: Chess fans and players have been worried about the upcoming Candidates tournament in Cyprus, mainly due to safety concerns and basic facilities like electricity. The island’s closeness to tensions in West Asia and recent attacks on nearby military bases have raised fears about whether it’s the right place to host such a major…
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once said that the environment was a “silent casualty of war.” When we say war, few things instantly come to mind. Life during the war, harm to humanity and nature are some of the most crucial aspects of any conflict. How it alters the environment and even the weather is…
QS 2026: Indian Universities Show Strong Gains Across Engineering, Computer Science, and Business If you are an Indian student wondering whether the universities you are applying to are gaining or losing ground on the world stage, this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject has a fairly clear answer. A total of 99 Indian institutions…
Ram Navami is the most prominent Hindu festival, which is celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the country. This is the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, the seventh human incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ram Janmotsav is celebrated by all the devotees of Lord Vishnu. This festival is celebrated on Navami Tithi of Shukla…
Priyadarshan, prepping Bhooth Bangla, recalls Bhool Bhulaiyaa’s ‘Mere Dholna’. Vidya Balan overcame Farah Khan’s dance doubts after 35-40 days’ practice, earning praise. She matched Vineeth’s energy, cherishing the validation. The iconic track and her Manjulika role made the film a horror hit. Ahead of Bhooth Bangla’s release, Priyadarshan revisited his blockbuster ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ in a…
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (2nd left) is congratulated by teammate Kapil Dev after taking wicket of England batter Richard Ellison (not in picture) during 1st Test at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 28th November 1984. (Photo/Getty Images) Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has spoken about instances of racism he faced early in his career, including within the Indian…
When it comes to India’s economic future, few are as optimistic — and as candid — as Himanshu Shah. For the North Carolina investor, the country’s greatest opportunity lies not in rhetoric, but in execution. Speaking at a panel during the Indiaspora Forum 2026 on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Monday, the founder of Raleigh-based…