Every household that keeps a small idol of Bal Gopal, the child form of Krishna, knows the ritual by instinct. A little butter goes on his palm before anything else is offered. Nobody asks why. It is simply what you do. But sit with that instinct, and it starts to look strange. Of all the…
Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor sparked dating rumours when they worked together on ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. At the time, Ranbir was said to be dating Deepika Padukone, and Katrina was believed to be with Salman Khan, but neither couple spoke about it openly. Actor Darshan Jariwala, who was there…
Yanin (Proud) Tangkaravakoon. Image Credit: The Nation At just 17, Thai student Yanin ‘Proud’ Tangkaravakoon has turned a concern for endangered hornbills into a unique conservation project that gives discarded waste plastic a new purpose. Her initiative, ‘Homes for Hornbills’ creates artificial nests designed to provide breeding spaces for hornbills as natural tree cavities become…
Janmashtami 2026 falls on September 4, featuring Krishna Paksha Ashtami and Rohini Nakshatra. The Moon’s position in Taurus signifies stability and lasting creation during this festival. Certain zodiac signs like Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, and Capricorn will experience unique astrological benefits. These influences may bring personal resets, helpful gains, career recognition, new opportunities, and happiness….
Kichcha Sudeep has added a major new project to his upcoming film slate with the announcement of ‘Devaraaya.’ Revealed on September 2 to coincide with the actor’s birthday, the first announcement poster has immediately drawn attention for its grand period setting and Sudeep’s striking royal appearance. The actor is seen in elaborate traditional attire, surrounded…
A hybrid artificial reef structure (Representational photo from a 2023 study- University of Miami) In 1998, researchers put 12 artificial reefs off Miami Beach to see how different materials would affect marine life. Over the next three years, divers recorded 97,826 fish from 146 species around the reefs. The study was published in the journal…
Vipul Amrutlal Shah‘s sci-fi action thriller ‘Samuk’, led by Akshay Kumar, is currently being shot on location in the UK. Reports indicate that acclaimed Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra is in contention to play the female lead. If the casting is confirmed, it would be a milestone in two ways, marking Maitra’s first Hindi film after…
New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō, the world’s heaviest parrot, has reached a remarkable conservation milestone after decades of intensive efforts to pull the species back from the brink of extinction. Its population has climbed to 325 birds after 90 chicks from the 2026 breeding season were officially added to the count, marking the highest population…
Ashtami, the eighth lunar day marking Krishna’s birth, starts at 2:25 AM on 4 September 2026 and runs until 12:13 AM on 5 September. That split is why Smarta households fast on the 4th, while Vaishnava followers and ISKCON observe it a day later.Whichever day applies to you, the morning routine is the same. Eat…
Penny Lancaster shares that Rod Stewart is recovering well after his coronary stent procedure. (Instagram) For the past couple of months, fans have been worried over veteran musician Rod Stewart’s health. From multiple last-minute cancelled concerts to reports of surgery and infections, many have been wondering how the icon is doing. In a recent statement,…