The first Sawan Somwar of 2026 will be on Monday, 3 August. Sawan Somwar is devoted to Lord Shiva. Many devotees keep a fast on this day, perform Jalabhishek, and recite Shiva mantras. Numerology makes this occasion more interesting. The complete date of August 3, 2026, adds up to 21, which reduces to Number 3….
NEW DELHI: For the first time since the Covid pandemic, fatalities on national highways (NHs) declined last year, even as overall road deaths rose in India. Govt data submitted in Lok Sabha last week shows that deaths on NHs, including Centre-run expressways, fell by 4.1% to 62,122 in 2025 from 64,772 in 2024.Among states and…
An 8-month-old baby, Nova, is recovering in a Tucson hospital after a postal worker performed CPR and saved her life.Photo credit: Fox10 What started as an ordinary stop at a post office in Clifton, Arizona, turned into a life-or-death emergency when an 8-month-old baby stopped breathing. Thanks to the fast response of a former nurse…
Tom Holland has added yet another page to the box office history books with his latest release ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swinging off to a blockbuster start at ticket windows. The latest Marvel superhero film, stormed to an estimated USD 927 million worldwide opening weekend, making it the second-biggest global opening in box office history,…
Jupiter’s auspicious transit in Pushya nakshatra on August 3, 2026, can offer relief for those who have been waiting for financial stability, career growth, family support or job security. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the planet of wisdom, blessings, expansion, teachers, wealth and guidance. Pushya Nakshatra is associated with slow growth, patience, duty and nourishment….
The attack is believed to be linked to Yadav’s recent skit outside Parliament over the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple. NEW DELHI: High drama unfolded at the New Delhi address of Independent MP Pappu Yadav Sunday after a man allegedly threw a slipper at him and another allegedly brandished a knife when…
Wood samples being collected for cellulose isotope analysis. Credit: CENA-USP By analyzing the atomic signatures of 800 trees collected from 63 locations across the Amazon, Brazilian researchers have developed an isotopic mapping model that can rule out 92% of the rainforest when tracing suspected illegal timber.The project, led by Professor Luiz Antonio Martinelli at the…
‘Unmadham’ OTT release: Where to stream Kunchacko Boban and Shahi Kabir’s thriller online Kunchacko Boban‘s latest Malayalam film ‘Unmadham’ is currently running in theatres after its release on July 31, 2026.Directed by Kiran Das in his feature film directorial debut, the movie is backed by a screenplay written by Shahi Kabir. THIS OTT platform expected…
You’re feeling braver than usual today, perhaps brave enough to try something others would call unnecessary. That’s your sign all over. The Moon sharpens courage and curiosity, while Mars adds a taste for challenge. Therefore, you could be able to take on an additional job and even speak up in an event, or take an…
NEW DELHI: Improving court infrastructure and integration of technology in the justice delivery system with an outlay of more than Rs 9,800 crore since 2011 have had little impact on disposal of cases pending for several decades. More than 10,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court for over 10 years — including 558 pending…
