Nadia: School students shop for ‘rakhis’ ahead of the ‘Raksha Bandhan’ festival, in Nadia, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) School holiday August 28: Students and parents are checking school schedules for Friday, August 28, 2026, as heavy rain continues in parts of India and Raksha Bandhan falls on the same day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
Larry Page net worth crossed $300 billion after shares of Alphabet climbed on July 15, adding billions to the fortunes of the company’s co-founder. Alphabet shares rose 3.9% on Wednesday after gaining nearly 2% a day earlier. According to Forbes, the rise in Alphabet’s stock added about $8 billion to Page’s wealth, taking his net…
School holiday today, August 24: Odisha announces district closures amid heavy rain; check latest updates Schools in several parts of India are facing heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon remains active across the country on Monday, August 24, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain in several states, with isolated areas of…
At 77, writer Catherine Hiller decided to step outside her comfort zone by paying $69 to attend a cuddle party in New York City. She expected an evening of affectionate physical contact with strangers, imagining people embracing, stroking one another and forming cosy groups. Instead, the experience was far more subdued. The event was strictly…
Honduran club signs TikTok star as goalkeeper in one of football’s strangest transfers/ Image: Instagram CD Choloma have produced one of the most unusual signings of the summer after unveiling Honduran TikTok creator Saúl “La More” Fox as the club’s new goalkeeper for the 2026 Apertura season. Although the 30-year-old has built a large following…
All you need to know about Homer’s classic poem that inspired ‘The Odyssey’ Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is right around the corner from its release date. While fans have been awaiting the film for quite some time, many are not aware of the deep history the plot line is rooted in. Here is a look…
Diogenes of Sinope lived on the streets, ate with dogs A poor philosopher was walking through the streets carrying almost nothing. His clothes were worn, his possessions could fit into a small bundle, and among the few objects he still owned was a wooden drinking cup. Then he noticed a child kneeling beside a fountain….
Yash’s Bengaluru duplex: A peek inside the ‘Ramayana’ star’s luxurious residence Away from the bustle of city life, Yash has created a peaceful family home in North Bengaluru, where modern architecture meets understated luxury. The actor, who lives there with his wife Radhika Pandit and their two children, designed a residence that showcases simplicity along…
Raghav Juyal has denied rumours of playing a young antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’, calling reports false and revealing the film has a unique plot and shooting style. Earlier reports claimed he’d play Jackie Shroff’s son, battling a younger SRK. Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘King’ releases December 24, 2026. Among the year’s most highly…
NEW DELHI: Driven by an uptick in food prices and pressure on energy prices due to the West Asia conflict, wholesale price index (WPI) based factory gate inflation surged for the ninth consecutive month to touch a 27-month high of 9.9% in June, as against 9.7% in May, official data showed.Similarly, the inflation in output…
