Behind the diamond-paned windows of her Surrey home lies something far more personal than a pretty English garden. For over three decades, Dame Judi Dench has quietly turned six acres of her countryside estate into a living memorial, planting a tree for every friend and family member she has lost along the way. What began…
Krishna Janmashtami celebrations will commence at midnight on Friday, September 4, 2026. The Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra coincide, creating a significant Panchang combination. Nishita Puja, the main worship, will occur after midnight in various Indian cities. Devotees will observe the traditional Janmashtami fast without grains until the fast is broken. Parana traditions vary, with…
From $6.4 million to $48 million: Kevin Garnett’s former Malibu property gets a stunning new chapter. (Photo: Showtime/Simon Berlyn) NBA legend Kevin Garnett’s former Malibu property is back on the market for $48 million, more than two decades after he purchased the prime Pacific Coast Highway estate for $6.4 million. The sprawling property, which Garnett…
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FILE – Feminist Gloria Steinem speaks at a rally organized by Women’s March NYC in New York on Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) In the late 1950s, Gloria Steinem, a young American journalist travelled to India and spent two years here. She was far from the feminist movement she would later help define,…
Judy Dobles collected moss near Cumming Nature Center that led to the discovery of a new tardigrade species. (Photo: Finger Lakes Public Radio) Judy Dobles, a retired worker from Kodak’s finance department, was walking a trail at the Rochester Museum & Science Center’s Cumming Nature Center in Naples, New York, when she made a discovery…
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Fahadh Faasil has an interesting line-up of projects across Malayalam and Tamil cinema, and the actor-producer has now offered an update on one of his much-awaited Tamil collaborations. During his recent visit to Chennai for the Tamil promotional event of ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’, Fahadh revealed that his upcoming film with ‘Meiyazhagan’ director Prem Kumar is…
Thecacera sesama. Image Credit: Ho-Yeung Chan An accidental encounter by a student during a recreational dive has led to the formal description of a ‘tiny new sea slug’ from the waters of north-eastern Taiwan. ‘Ho-Yeung Chan’ first noticed the animal while diving and later helped establish that it belonged to a species previously unknown to…
Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve never planned to become a shooter. When he joined the Indian Army in 2018, his goals were simple: get a stable job, support his farming family and serve the country. Shooting was not even part of his plans. Today, the 27-year-old Naib Subedar of the 27 Madras Regiment is preparing to represent…
Julia Roberts in the film Eat Pray Love (2010). Hollywood actor Julia Roberts’ interest in Hinduism began with something she did not expect. It was a photograph she had seen. While promoting her film Eat Pray Love in 2010, Julia spoke about her connection with India and Hinduism during an interview with journalist George Stephanopoulos…
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday, September 4, with celebrations peaking at midnight. The auspicious Nishita Kaal, marking Lord Krishna’s birth, will last for approximately 46 minutes. This sacred period is crucial for performing rituals and re-enacting the divine birth moment. Devotees will prepare offerings and engage in prayers during this spiritually significant time. The…
