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Iran, Oman discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran, Oman discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz

'A tricky one': Dravid reveals big concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Test future

The year 2026 has been particularly memorable for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He ended the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals' highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance, smashing 94 off 29 b…

Instagram admits Meta hid teen safety tool data

Instagram admits Meta hid teen safety tool data

'What the heck I was trying to do!': Ishan Kishan opens up on bizarre dismissal

Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and 55 T20Is for India, apart from 134 IPL matches. His last of two Test appearances came in July 2023. Despite his limited opportunities in Test cricket, his love for the red-ball format…

Iranian media video threatening Trump's son probed

Iranian media video threatening Trump's son probed

Dolly Patron passes away: Dollywood site crashes after news is confirmed

Dolly Parton's death at the age of eighty sent shockwaves through her fanbase, resulting in a crash of the official Dollywood website. Many admirers flocked online to express their grief, overwhelming the platform and c…

Trump-backed Darline Graham wins Senate runoff

Trump-backed Darline Graham wins Senate runoff

Quote Of The Day: Sadhguru on response-ability; inner stability amid uncertainty

Life throws unexpected challenges our way, a universal truth that we all experience. Yet, how we choose to respond to these challenges lies solely in our hands. Sadhguru highlights the importance of cultivating response…

Trump orders US flag lowered for Dolly Parton

Trump orders US flag lowered for Dolly Parton

US military struck vessel in Caribbean, killing 4

US military struck vessel in Caribbean, killing 4

Man Kills Two Sisters In Uttarakhand Days Before Raksha Bandhan

The incident took place in the Gangnahar area, where the accused, identified as Vivek Kumar, allegedly first went to the home of one of his sisters, Pushpa, and shot her.

Cos down bitter wage pill as gigs turn sweeter

Cos down bitter wage pill as gigs turn sweeter

'I don't support the rally': Mamdani opposes RSS chief's Madison Square event

Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's centenary-year global ou…

Onam: a revelation

Onam: a revelation

Govt seeks 2 years to frame creamy layer criteria for PSU, private staff kids

In its application, Centre said, “On account of the serious challenges and implications with the implementation of the directions of SC, govt is committed to bring out a policy which will effectively address the observa…

Gujarat's Khijadiya Sanctuary Confirmed As Key Black-Necked Stork Site

A comprehensive study by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation has confirmed that the Ramsar-designated Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar serves as a critical breeding sanctuary for the Blac…

‘Do we need a 4th-party audit?’ PM raps secretaries over quality of public projects

Chairing the monthly Pragati meeting on Tuesday, Modi is learned to have told the top bureaucrats that such things are “unacceptable” and the system won’t work like this. Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects across…

Pasaquan: How a Georgia artist spent 29 years building a 900-foot visionary art world

Eddie Owens Martin, an innovative and unconventional artist, dedicated nearly three decades to transforming his land in Georgia into the vibrant, visionary art space known as Pasaquan. He intricately combined various cu…

'A tricky one': Dravid reveals big concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Test future

The year 2026 has been particularly memorable for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He ended the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals' highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance, smashing 94 off 29 b…

'What the heck I was trying to do!': Ishan Kishan opens up on bizarre dismissal

Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and 55 T20Is for India, apart from 134 IPL matches. His last of two Test appearances came in July 2023. Despite his limited opportunities in Test cricket, his love for the red-ball format…

'I don't support the rally': Mamdani opposes RSS chief's Madison Square event

Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's centenary-year global ou…

India signals BIS certificate exemption for tech cos

India signals BIS certificate exemption for tech cos

India & China welcome border peace, Beijing seeks 'package solution'

India & China welcome border peace, Beijing seeks 'package solution'

"This Country Not A Dharamshala": Amit Shah Unveils 2047 Security Blueprint

Linking national security with economic and social progress, the Home Minister said a developed India cannot be achieved unless internal security is strengthened further.

NASSCOM strongly responds to DHS’ proposal to fix H-1B visa fee at $103,265

NASSCOM reminds the U.S administration that the number of H-1B employees Indian technology companies has reduced significantly as they steadily expanded local hiring. Also, Indian tech industry spent over $ 1.1 bn for s…

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history

IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal donates additional ₹300 crore for medical school at IIT Kanpur

The project envisages a 500-bed super-speciality hospital on the IIT Kanpur campus, along with a proposed 200-bed cancer care and research centre

H1-B visa fees to be hiked. Who will be affected?

H1-B visa fees to be hiked. Who will be affected?

What makes September 3 important for international students in the US on F and J visas

A federal court is scheduled to review arguments on September 3, 2026, concerning a newly proposed rule that overhauls the current 'duration of status' policy which impacts international students. The plaintiffs contend…

Think your holiday photo is harmless? AI may reveal your location to scammers, warns McAfee

Recent advancements in AI models enable precise identification of travel photo locations, which poses a risk as scammers can generate targeted phishing messages. Many travelers inadvertently expose their destinations th…

Quote Of The Day: Sadhguru on response-ability; inner stability amid uncertainty

Life throws unexpected challenges our way, a universal truth that we all experience. Yet, how we choose to respond to these challenges lies solely in our hands. Sadhguru highlights the importance of cultivating response…

Onam: a revelation

Onam: a revelation

Protect Your Inner Peace: Set gentle emotional boundaries; stay close to loved ones

Attaining peace requires intentional relationship management and a mindful approach to your inner self. It's possible to support others without fully taking on their negativity. Focusing on your energy over superficiali…

What happens when you put a roll of toilet paper in the fridge? Here’s the science behind the unusual hack

‘Praise is not a national’: Shefali Shah gives voice to the invisible work and quiet frustrations of Indian women

At Spoken Fest 2024, actress Shefali Shah powerfully articulated the concealed challenges faced by Indian women. Her heartfelt performance resonated with the audience, bringing to light the unacknowledged labor that rem…

Borrowed Phone To Silver Button: Apexa Rajput repays family loan as creator; buys back seized home

Apexa Rajput transformed her life from agricultural labourer to digital creator. She used a borrowed phone to share her authentic village experiences online. Her videos gained millions of views, leading to brand collabo…

Rig Upakarma 2026

Rig Upakarma 2026 at Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Lanham. Listed from Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Lanham's public calendar.

Thiru Onam

Thiru Onam Special Pooja to Venkateshwara Details Listed from Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida's public calendar.

Satyanarayana Pooja

Dhanishta/Pournami Listed from Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida's public calendar.

Rakshabandhan: A Love That Unites (hindi)

Rakshabandhan: A Love That Unites (hindi) Listed by Godesi from the organiser's public listing. Check the details with the organiser.

Temple closes at 8:00PM due to partial lunar eclipse

Dhanishta Listed from Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida's public calendar.

PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE BEGINS AT 9:22PM AND ENDS AT 3:03AM

PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE BEGINS AT 9:22PM AND ENDS AT 3:03AM Details Listed from Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida's public calendar.