The final lunar eclipse of 2026 occurs on August 28. This eclipse will not be visible from India, so Sutak Kaal will not apply. Families in India can continue Raksha Bandhan rituals without eclipse-related restrictions. Astronomical calculations show the eclipse will be visible in the Americas and parts of Europe. The partial eclipse will be…
Rishabh Pant successfully stumps to dismiss Sri Lanka’s Pasindu Sooriyabandara during day four of the second test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP) Sri Lanka’s young guns Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha once again emerged as bright spots in an otherwise difficult series, producing gritty knocks…
A look into Dolly Parton’s overall empire worth USD 650 million. (Instagram) Over the years, since she started her career as an 18-year-old in Nashville, Dolly Parton created an empire. Her business prowess was unmatched, which she often credited to her father. From starting. Charitable initiatives to her own production company and more. Here is…
NEW DELHI: Indian dressage rider Shruti Vora has sought the immediate intervention of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), alleging that the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) failed to process horse owner accreditation for the Asian Games despite receiving the required documents nearly two months before the deadline.In a letter addressed to the IOA, a copy…
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob leaves the Kuala Lumpur court complex after being released on bail following his charge with failure to declare assets, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged on Thursday (August 27, 2026) with failure to…
Chennai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against two income tax officials and a private company partner for demanding and accepting a Rs 9 lakh bribe to evaluate an industrial property in Ambattur.According to the FIR, Sanjay Bapurao Chinchghare, the then district valuation officer, income tax department, Chennai, and D Manjunathan,…
The Chandra Grahan occurring on August 28, 2026, holds a special place in Hindu beliefs. Families engage in rituals post-eclipse for purification and rejuvenation. These practices encompass bathing, tidying up the puja area, and lighting a ghee diya. Reciting moon or Shiva mantras aids in easing mental turbulence and restoring emotional harmony. Additionally, sponsoring white…
2nd Test: India’s spin attack delivers 10 no-balls against Sri Lanka, third-highest in Tests since 2021 India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule proposed introducing free hits in Test cricket, in half-jest, to tackle the problem of bowling no-balls after India’s spinners delivered 10 no-balls in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports…
A petition to change the Nashville airport’s name to honor Dolly Parton gained traction after the news of her passing was shared online. The petition was originally posted in 2025. (Instagram) Following the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, a petition surfaced online, aiming to rename Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport after the iconic ‘9 to 5’…
Anaya Bangar’s return to competitive cricket now has a potential timeline, with March 2027 set as the key date in her bid to pursue elite women’s cricket in Australia and potentially earn a route into the Women’s Big Bash League.The former Mumbai U-19 cricketer has been cleared by Cricket Australia to play community cricket and…