Chandraghanta means “the one with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her head.” It’s a name you can almost see: a crescent shaped like a bell resting on the Mother’s forehead, quietly announcing her presence. This Sharad Navratri, she is worshipped on Tuesday, 13 October, which falls on Tritiya, the third lunar day.Look at her not…
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A meeting between superstar Rajinikanth and veteran lyricist Vairamuthu has attracted attention ahead of the release of ‘Jailer 2’. With Nelson Dilipkumar’s film scheduled to hit theatres on October 15, Vairamuthu met the actor and shared details of their conversation in a post on X. According to the lyricist, they spoke about cinema, life and…
What do you actually want to ask the Mother for? On Tuesday, 13 October, the Tritiya (third lunar day) of Sharad Navratri 2026, the worship of Chandraghanta takes on greater meaning when your prayer is specific and your devotion steady. What the third day is said to bring Tradition links the worship of Chandraghanta with…
Jantar Mantar’s changing role in Delhi’s history of dissent NEW DELHI: Jantar Mantar, one of Delhi’s best-known protest venues, has lost its status as a designated site for demonstrations. On October 12, Delhi Police de-notified the site and named three alternatives: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi.The decision follows recommendations from…
Speaking at the launch, Watson welcomed the initiative but expressed concern that such a service had not been available earlier British actor and activist Emma Watson has helped support the launch of a free legal advice service for women facing sexual harassment at work in England and Wales. The service, introduced by the charity Rights…
‘I was weeping on the phone with my mother’: Gulshan Devaiah recalls being heartbroken by Irrfan Khan’s death, says he was a one-of-a-kind actor Actor Gulshan Devaiah has opened up about the profound impact Irrfan Khan had on his approach to acting, describing the late actor as a major influence on his career. In a…
Mid-October 2026 will be significant for relationships and finances as Venus and Pluto will influence conversations. Scorpio, Aquarius, Taurus, and Leo will feel the effects most intensely during this time. Key issues such as loyalty, control, and shared finances will be addressed, encouraging open communication. It is advised that parties put new agreements in writing…
Tushar Jiwarajka, Founder of Volte Una, with the Tyeb painting. For much of his life, artist Tyeb Mehta lived in a cramped one-room Bombay apartment that doubled as a studio by day and a bedroom at night.It was only in the 1990s that he and his wife Sakina could afford to move into a two-bedroom…
