Ekadashi is observed twice every lunar month by millions of Hindus as a day of fasting, prayer and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Yet, alongside the tradition of observing the fast, a question has also persisted in some families: should married women, particularly women whose husbands are alive, keep an Ekadashi fast?The belief that married or…
Centre appoints Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Sinha and Syed Akbaruddin as part-time directors on RBI’s central board MUMBAI: The Centre has appointed former finance ministry special secretary Annie George Mathew, Boston Consulting Group India chairman Janmejaya Kumar Sinha and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin as part-time, non-official directors on RBI’s central board for four years.The appointments…
Earlier in August, news broke that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement planned to shell out $20 million to acquire thousands of electric-shock gloves. Dubbed the “Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter,” or G.L.O.V.E, the devices deliver a painful electric shock meant to immobilise anybody at the mere flick of a wrist. While the gloves may be…
India vs Argentina Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India enter their final Pool E match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 against Argentina knowing that their semi-final dream depends on both a strong performance and results elsewhere. Their 3-1 defeat to co-hosts Netherlands has left them bottom of the pool with no points…
Portrait of Morgan seated with his granddaughter Mabel Satterlee, 1906. (Photo: Muller Ury.com) In 1900, financier J P Morgan bought 117 acres in Maine, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Louisa. The land is now part of Acadia National Park.The land around Great Head and Sand Beach was…
An old pair of mismatched socks lying at the bottom of the drawers can seem destined for the trash. Yet the socks may have a number of uses in the house apart from staying in your footwear. There is one particular hack that allows you to use an old sock as a reusable mop cover…
Today, the Moon in Capricorn prompts a careful approach to shared resources, fostering a sense of responsibility. With Venus moving into Chitra Nakshatra, many will be drawn to practical improvements. Gemini individuals are advised to scrutinize their financial agreements before moving forward. It’s wise to avoid activities lacking adequate shared funding and to reassess contract…
Top stocks to buy in week starting August 24, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Crompton Greaves, and ICICI Prudential AMC- these are the top stocks that have been picked by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk as stock recommendations for the week starting August 24, 2026: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Crompton Greaves…
‘Batwara 1947’, Sunny Deol‘s latest release, may have had a slow run at the box office, but the actor has found reassurance from old friend Salman Khan. Karan Deol, who is Sunny’s son and also stars in the film, revealed that Salman phoned the family after watching it to shower praise on Sunny’s performance. Salman…
After nearly 20 years without a confirmed sighting, scientists in Barbados have finally rediscovered the world’s smallest-known snake. According to the Associated Press, the tiny Barbados threadsnake was found beneath a rock during an ecological survey in central Barbados, bringing an end to a search that had seen researchers turn over hundreds of rocks in…
India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century as batting partner India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, watches during day two of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Off the pads and away it went in a flash for a boundary. The…
Kai Cenat has vowed to avoid GTA 6 leaks and become the first person to 100% the game. (Image Via Getty) Kai Cenat has made it pretty clear that he wants his GTA 6 experience to be completely fresh. During his August 22, 2026 livestream, the Twitch star was asked about claims linking him to…
