Date: Friday, 4 September 2026 (Smarta households) and Saturday, 5 September 2026 (Vaishnava sampradaya and ISKCON), based on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha, Bhadrapada, for New DelhiObserved as: Krishna Janmashtami / GokulashtamiBest reader action: Check your local panchang if you are outside India. What to keep ready before the sun goes down Start with…
Meet Gulabo Sapera: She was buried alive as a baby for being a girl child, later became the Padma Shri-winning queen of Kalbelia dance after learning from the flexibility of snakes, and now runs dance schools for girls across India and Denmark (Photo: @Vinay1011/ X) Gulabo Sapera’s story is one that compels us to sit…
Trigger Warning: This story contains references to murder, rape and death. Reader discretion is advised. On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to investigate the death of Disha Salian, a former celebrity manager, after her father questioned the circumstances surrounding her passing in 2020. FIR to be registered, statement to be recorded According…
Who is Shankh Mitra, the Jadavpur University graduate who became one of the world’s highest-paid CEOs? (Photo: LinkedIn) An engineering graduate from Kolkata has found himself among the world’s highest-paid corporate leaders, but his journey to the top did not begin at an IIT or in Silicon Valley.Shankh Mitra, an Indian-origin executive and the CEO…
The price nears $96 a barrel as US-Iran strikes stoke fears of supply disruption Oil prices extended their sharp rally on Wednesday, rising nearly 1 per cent in early trade as the latest US-Iran military escalation heightened fears that disruptions to crude supplies could worsen.Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, or 0.92 per cent, to…
NEW DELHI: Shubham Gautam hails from Narora, a town located on the banks of the Ganga River in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. Narora is famous for its nuclear power plant, operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).In the NPCIL campus, Ankit Kumar Rajput runs a cricket academy, where he first…
Life plans often change unexpectedly, causing uncertainty and doubt. Proverbs 3:5-6 offers guidance on trusting divine direction through difficult times. This biblical passage encourages acknowledging God in all actions and decisions. Responsible action combined with faith helps navigate unforeseen circumstances and challenges. Acknowledging God’s guidance can lead to better beginnings and opportunities. Sometimes life does…
Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel said tourist visits could provide “big support” to Nepal Nepal is facing one of the most difficult moments in its recent history. Settlements have been swept away, roads and bridges have disappeared under floodwaters and rescue teams are still searching for missing people. Yet, amid the devastation, the country has…
Mahesh Babu’s son Gautam Ghattamaneni gives Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Mahesh Babu’s son Gautam Ghattamaneni, has sparked discussion among movie fans after his ratings on Letterboxd, a popular social network and discovery platform for film lovers, drew attention online. His scores for several films, including his father’s movies and Yash’s recently released ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for…
IBPS RRB Clerk recruitment 2026: Check 8,183 vacancies, eligibility and December exam dates IBPS RRB Clerk 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced 8,183 vacancies for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post under the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment drive. The vacancies are being offered across participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), with posts distributed according…