By Kumud Merani – Senior Journalist and Retired Executive Producer/Broadcaster Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with “Ghatasthapana” and concludes with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The literal meaning of Navratri is “nine nights.” During these nine days, devotees worship Goddess Durga in her nine forms. On the 10th day, […]
The next generation of culinary talent has been unveiled, with selected young chefs preparing to showcase their vision for the future of gastronomy at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27 Regional Finals. The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has announced the finalists representing the Pacific Region in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27, the […]
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has recalled the difficult days of her husband and celebrated lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar. She revealed how he battled extreme hardship before making a name for himself in the film industry. Remembering the period when Javed was struggling to find a foothold in Mumbai, Shabana said he faced days when he had […]
By Kumud Merani The ancient Indian civilisation has adopted symbolism to represent profound thoughts or teachings that enlighten believers. Often the smallest symbol is like a little seed which conceals a mighty tree. Hindu iconography is imbued with spiritual meaning drawn from mythology, scriptures, and cultural beliefs. Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu festival that […]
By Indranil Halder Empty Jar & The Jam Boy is a sweeping work of historical fiction that exposes the magnificent rise and tragic hollowings of colonial Bengal. The “Empty Jar” serves as a powerful metaphor for the behemoth province of Bengal. Once a global titan of wealth, millennia of civilization, and thriving international trade, Bengal attracted merchants from every corner […]
By Ashwini Guruji, Dhyan Ashram If you look at the family portrait of your great-grandparents and their contemporaries, you will see that there was a reason why ladies of that era could bear seven to ten healthy kids in one lifetime. The reason was, a healthy lifestyle. They would squat as a matter of habit, […]
People across Australia aged 16 and above can now access free and confidential online mental health support through Medicare Mental Health Check In, a fully funded Australian Government service delivered in partnership with St Vincent’s Health Australia. The service is designed to help people who may be experiencing early signs of mental health concerns, including ongoing […]
Aries Your Moon Zodiac lord Mars is in 3rd house from your moon zodiac so you need to be cool and calm while talking with friends, colleagues. Sun enters your 6th house mid-month, boosting your ability to overcome hurdles, resolve debts, and outperform competitors. Mars brings dynamism to family matters, though you should avoid sharp words […]
In Maharashtra’s farmer-suicide prone belt, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar once stood before farmers and asked for an unusual guru dakshina: a promise that they would not take their own lives. For farmer Sanjay Manikdarkar, that plea came when he was “tired of life and on the verge of committing suicide.” Today, he cultivates his […]
Chinmaya Mission Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Online Bhagavad Gita Chanting With 8,277 verified participants chanting simultaneously, Chinmaya Mission Worldwide marks a historic global milestone in the celebration of the Bhagavad Gita On July 15, 2026: Chinmaya Mission, a global spiritual and educational organisation dedicated to spreading the eternal wisdom of Vedanta and the Bhagavad […]