Shaila means mountain, and putri means daughter. The first goddess of Navratri carries that name like an address. She comes from the Himalayas. On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Pratipada, the first lunar day of Ashvin Shukla, marks the beginning of her worship as the Kalash is installed in homes across the country. Ghatasthapana, the installation…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image: ANI) With the 2027 ODI World Cup less than a year away, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s recent form has strengthened their prospects of featuring in the marquee tournament. Former India all-rounder Robin Singh believes the two experienced batters will be valuable assets for the Men in Blue as…
‘Soha was barely in touch’: Saba Pataudi recalls feeling hurt by sister during brain tumour surgery at 27, says mother Sharmila Tagore and brother Saif Ali Khan stood by her Saba Pataudi has opened up about a difficult chapter in her life, recalling how she felt hurt by her younger sister, Soha Ali Khan, for…
For Mumbai-based working mother Merlyn D’souza, parenting is not about being perfect or meeting every expectation. It is about making her children feel loved, safe and understood, even on days when balancing work and family feels overwhelming. An Associate Director of Public Relations at EL SOL Strategic Consultants, Merlyn is raising a six-year-old daughter and…
The New Moon in Libra signifies a time for setting intentions about personal relationships and individual needs. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s identity while nurturing partnerships. Individuals are encouraged to reflect on past relationship behaviors and make conscious choices moving forward. Writing specific intentions can help balance commitments to both oneself and others….
The homebuyer purchased the apartment under a Sale Deed for a total consideration of Rs 1,03,28,979. (Image for representative purpose only) You buy an apartment with the builder promising some special parking provisions. But the builder fails to deliver and collects steep maintenance charges from residents. What do you do?In one such case, a woman…
NEW DELHI: The countdown to a crucial electoral transition in Indian Olympic sport has begun, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) scheduling its Executive Council elections for December 5 and appointing former Election Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Srivastava as the returning officer to oversee the process.The elections come just five days before the present Executive Council’s…
Picture Credit: Instagram The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Vijay Deverakonda against the unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, including through artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes and face-morphing technology. Justice Vikas Mahajan directed social media platforms to remove identified content allegedly misusing the actor’s identity. The court…
Noodles do not always need a packet, a pot of boiling water or a long list of ingredients. With just pumpkin and a little flour, you can make soft, golden noodles at home in under half an hour, and the whole thing feels lighter than the usual instant bowl. Pumpkin brings natural sweetness, a gentle…
Before you buy the coconut, prepare the soil. The Kalash, the sacred pot, rests on a bed of earth, and that bed must be ready before the muhurat, or auspicious time, arrives. This year, the window comes early. On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Pratipada, the first lunar day of Ashvin Shukla, falls on the day…
