On August 28, 2026, Raksha Bandhan highlights the bond between siblings. Sisters are encouraged to meticulously arrange their puja thali prior to the morning ritual. Essential components include Rakhi, roli, akshat, a diya, and sweets, along with flowers and water to invoke purity and blessings. A thoughtfully adorned thali not only fulfills ritualistic requirements but…
There’s sharpness in you today, but it’s the useful kind. Focus improves, confidence steadies, and your instinct about timing becomes stronger. Mars gives courage, while Jupiter opens opportunity, so this is a day to act with purpose rather than brood in silence. That’s always better for you.You may feel more active from morning itself, ready…
Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 match against DC. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their stellar run in IPL 2026, beating Delhi Capitals by nine wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The dominant win was RCB’s sixth of the season in eight games, taking their tally in…
Indian banks raise $72.8 billion in foreign-currency funds under RBI’s special swap facility as forex inflows surge MUMBAI: Banks have mobilised $72.8 billion of foreign-currency inflows under RBI’s special swap facility as of Aug 21, with the pace of mobilisation accelerating sharply in recent weeks. Foreign currency non-resident (bank) or FCNR(B) deposits accounted for $65.4…
Nayanthara joins Salman Khan’s next film, while the trailer for Jayasurya’s fantasy epic ‘Kathanar’ has been released. A fun video of Ajith and Shalini cooking went viral, and Tovino Thomas dismissed rumors of a feud with Dulquer Salmaan. Meanwhile, a recent photo of Bharathiraja has sparked concern among fans. A mix of intriguing updates from…
Surayya Tyabji: The artist behind India’s final tricolour design. (Photo: Social Media) “Every thread that weaves a nation into being leaves behind a story.” Yet one of the most important threads in India’s history remained almost invisible for decades. When students learn about the Indian national flag, one name usually appears in textbooks: Pingali Venkayya,…
NTA glitch reportedly allots Abu Dhabi exam centre to Nagpur NEET re-test candidate NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has come under fresh scrutiny ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, after reports claimed that a candidate from Nagpur was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi because of an alleged technical…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The futuristic romantic entertainer ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ continued its theatrical run with modest numbers on day 15. Pradeep Ranganathan starrer collected Rs 44 lakh in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The science fiction romantic comedy has received mixed feedback from audiences even as it completes over two weeks in theatres. Box office update…
Bala Devi Chandrashekar’s ‘Mauli – A Timeless Tradition’ to blend classical dance with CSR cause in Pune PUNE: FUEL (Friends Union for Energising Lives) Education Institution will present “Mauli – A Timeless Tradition”, a Bharatanatyam production inspired by the spiritual essence of the Pandharpur Wari, on July 12 at the MES Auditorium in Kothrud. The…
Home takes centre stage today, and you won’t mind it. The Moon supports family matters, and Venus adds comfort, so your attention goes to the house, the people in it, and the feeling of belonging. You’ll get favour from your mother, or a motherly figure, through advice, support, or a simple “I’m with you.” Listen….