Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri and Durga Puja, is the climax of the festival. It’s the day of the final worship, the day when the Goddess’s strength, courage and blessings are celebrated, and the day right before Vijayadashami, which marks the victory of good over evil. For many families, welcoming a baby around…
Start with small, specific choices. Listen when someone speaks instead of preparing a reply. Check on a friend who has gone quiet. Share credit at work, apologise sincerely after hurting someone, and help without turning the gesture into a favour that must later be repaid. Kindness should also include healthy boundaries. Loving someone does not…
There’s something quietly hopeful about planting a bulb in October. You tuck a small, plain-looking thing into the soil, walk away, and months later it bursts into colour. In cooler regions, autumn is exactly when gardeners get these spring-flowering bulbs into the ground, so their roots can settle in before winter. In India, this mostly…
Monu Meturbala with his mother (Instgram) When his mother fell seriously ill, Monu Meturbala turned to faith in Lord Shiva. He asked for a wish that came straight from his heart. He asked nothing else but his mother’s recovery. He also made a promise that if she got better, he would run across the country…
At the time, Jackson was preparing for This Is It, his planned concert residency in London. The shows were expected to mark his return to the stage, and he was reportedly excited about what he had planned for audiences. Swizz said Jackson spoke enthusiastically about the performances during their visit. He even demonstrated some of…
Taylor Swift has a way of making a red-carpet appearance feel like an event in itself. And for her debut at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, she gave fans plenty to talk about, stepping out in a pale blue Dior gown that looked straight out of a modern-day Cinderella story.The singer arrived in a soft,…
‘Itna saaf aur itna bada bathroom’ (Instagram) “China ki bullet train bhi India ki is train ke samne fail hai.” The video opens with this bold claim by travel creator Debajit Das, known as @nitin_vlogs_ on Instagram. He introduces viewers to his journey aboard India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. He travelled from Howrah Junction…
For many, a holiday in Paris is all the Eiffel Tower, romantic walks and relishing a range of delicious baked food. But for one tourist, the experience took a frightening turn when a protest unfolded right in front of them on the streets of the French capital.Sharing a point-of-view post on Instagram, Sivasankari Yoganandane wrote:…
You have reached the airport on time, cleared security and settled near your boarding gate when an announcement changes your plans. Your flight is delayed. Suddenly, you are wondering whether you will miss a connecting flight, reach your hotel late or have to rearrange the rest of your day. Flight delays can be frustrating, especially…
5 things people do at temples that have a deeper meaning than you think For many people, a temple visit does not come with a handbook. You grow up watching your parents do certain things, then start doing them yourself. Shoes come off at the entrance, a bell is rung, hands are folded before the…