Amavasya or New Moon is the significant day in Sanatan Dharma. This is one of the most powerful day, when ancestors are honored. The day is utilized for performing puja, pitru tarpan, pind daan, performing healing practices, releasing past traumas and spiritual cleansing. Amavasya that falls on Monday or Somvar is known as Somvati Amavasya….
A baby’s name often carries a special meaning, reflecting nature, culture or qualities that parents hope their child will embody. Birds known for their melodious songs have long symbolised beauty, freedom, joy and harmony across different cultures. If you’re looking for a meaningful name inspired by these graceful singers, here are 10 beautiful baby girl…
Australia start their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester. The six-time champions arrive as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and remain one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. This tournament also marks the beginning of a new World Cup chapter…
AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: The Rajasthan high court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against a police constable accused of locking a man inside an SDM court premises and severely beating him with a stick, holding that the alleged assault was not part of his official duty. The court also…
Smriti Mandhana of India bats (Getty Images) Smriti Mandhana produced a record-breaking knock as India stormed into the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final with a 137-run win over Hong Kong on Thursday. The India opener smashed 124 off 64 balls, helping her side post 193 for five before Hong Kong were bowled out for 56 in…
Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Shubman Gill opened up on Sai Sudharsan’s strange back-to-back hit-wicket dismissals in Gujarat Titans’ massive Qualifier 2 win over Rajasthan Royals, admitting that even he had never witnessed anything quite like it before.After producing a record-breaking century to guide GT into the IPL 2026 final, Gill opened up…
Delaware proclaimed August 15, 2026, as India Day, joining New York and New Jersey. Governor Matthew Meyer highlighted the growing Indian-American community’s contributions to Delaware. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and New York Governor Kathy Hochul also issued similar proclamations. These declarations recognize the Indian-American community’s significant contributions to society. The proclamations coincide with India’s…
Every family has a father story. It’s rarely the big moments that come to mind first. It’s Dad insisting he knows a shortcut that somehow takes longer. It’s him carrying all the grocery bags in one trip just to prove he can. It’s him saying, “Don’t spend money on me,” and then secretly enjoying the…
Ashleigh Gardner and Monica Wright (Agency Image) Australia women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has addressed the controversy surrounding her separation from Monica Wright, asking for privacy while apologising for the pain caused during their relationship.Gardner had stayed silent for several months after Wright publicly accused the all-rounder of cheating on her with Australia teammate Georgia Voll…
US Treasury Secy Bessent says ‘economic D-Day’ begins against Iran The United States is set for what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as the “greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” against Iran, with new sanctions expected to target countries and businesses that continue trading with Tehran.“President Trump has dismantled Iran’s military capabilities, destroyed nearly 100…