Hariyali Teej 2026: Date, significance, puja timings, rituals and what the festival is all about

Hariyali Teej celebrates Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, coinciding with the monsoon’s arrival. Women wear green attire and adorn their hands with mehendi for this auspicious occasion. The festival involves fasting and prayers for marital well-being and prosperity. Decorated swings and folk songs are integral to the vibrant community gatherings. Traditional sweets and family reunions…

Independence Day traffic curbs, tighter security and fresh rain alert: What is trending in Delhi today

Delhi faces significant security and traffic management challenges before Independence Day celebrations. Extensive road closures and diversions will affect central Delhi and the Red Fort area. Security has been intensified at major railway hubs and border areas for enhanced surveillance. Light rain is also forecast for August 14 and 15, potentially impacting travel plans. Separately,…

Ramjas students win PETA India Award for turning banana peels into vegan leather

Ramjas College students received an award for their innovative banana-peel vegan leather. This material offers a compassionate alternative to animal skins and reduces waste. The students aimed to create a better and more sustainable world through their work. Their creation transforms discarded fruit peels into a valuable and durable product. This innovation highlights young people’s…

China takes aim at Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level’ brain-chip dream with first BCI surgery policy

In a significant move, China has introduced its inaugural commercial insurance for invasive brain-computer interface surgery, marking a vital step in fostering the nation’s BCI sector. Collaborating with a hospital from Zhejiang University, state-owned PICC Property and Casualty aims to promote the rapid development and commercialization of BCI innovations. This initiative highlights China’s strategic vision…

Yash hails Kiara Advani as ‘such a professional actor’, reveals how he and Geetu Mohandas protected her during ‘Toxic’ shoot: ‘We were like bouncers and bodyguards’

At Toxic’s album launch, Yash praised Kiara Advani’s professionalism, revealing he and director Geetu Mohandas acted as “bouncers and bodyguards” to protect her during pregnancy. Kiara worked through seven months pregnant, shot her first-ever rain sequence, and delivered “100% commitment.” She and husband Sidharth Malhotra welcomed daughter Saraayah in July 2025.

Man, 27, working in Gulf thought rectal bleeding was piles, but diagnosis revealed Stage III rectal cancer: Why young adults shouldn’t ignore this symptom

The rise of rectal cancer diagnoses among young adults, particularly through cases like that of a 27-year-old NRI, underscores the criticality of timely medical checks for symptoms like persistent bleeding. His successful treatment through immediate surgery, which spared him from chemotherapy and the need for a stoma, illustrates the importance of customized treatment plans for…