The festivities of Raksha Bandhan in 2026 will unfold on distinct dates across the globe. Indian families will joyfully celebrate on August 28, 2026, while those residing in countries like the USA and UK will mark the occasion a day earlier on August 27. To observe the appropriate timings or Muhurat for the celebration, families…
India is confident that trade will continue uninterrupted even after the US announced sanctions on Iran (representative image) India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, is confident its rice trade with Iran can withstand the threat of tougher US sanctions, with shipments continuing despite higher prices and months of war-related disruption.Rice accounts for nearly two-thirds of…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan’s women’s cricket team have taken an unusual route to prepare for the Women’s Asia Cup, playing full T20 matches against a men’s side during their training camp in Lahore.The matches against the Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy featured both teenage and senior male players.Unlike regular practice sessions, the…
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the choice filling process for the first round of Maharashtra National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 counselling. The final merit list has also been released for candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)…
Toxic beats Dhurandhar’s opening day haul despite mixed reviews (Image Credits IMDb) Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has made a roaring start at the Indian box office. Despite mixed early reviews and online criticism surrounding its violence and intimate content, the Geetu Mohandas directorial has shown strong audience demand on its opening…
NIT Durgapur Students Dance To ‘Chikni Chameli’, Professor Stops Them: ‘Is This A Joke?’What started as a fun performance at a freshers’ programme at NIT Durgapur suddenly became awkward when a professor walked in and stopped a group of students dancing to ‘Chikni Chameli’.The students were on stage, their classmates were cheering, and everything seemed…
On August 28, 2026, prepare to debunk ancient myths surrounding the lunar eclipse. Rest assured, gazing at the moon won’t harm your eyesight. Myths claiming that food turns toxic or that pregnant women face heightened risks are unfounded. There’s no real danger in using sharp objects or witnessing the reddish hue of the moon. Moreover,…
Two or more co-borrowers take a joint home loan, and all co-borrowers are jointly responsible for repayment. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarBuying a home is more than a financial decision for most households in India. Along with a lifegoal, it is probably one of the biggest financial commitments they would make. Hence, the decision…
Sanjay Manjrekar (left), Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando and Yashasvi Jaiswal on day one of the second test match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo. (PTI) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal received a…
MIT study reveals a surprising thing that ageing may not take away: Find out what it is Ageing is often associated with changes in memory, attention, problem-solving and other cognitive abilities. But one important part of the brain appears to follow a different path: the network responsible for processing language may remain remarkably resilient even…
