On August 28, 2026, a captivating deep partial lunar eclipse, known as Chandra Grahan, will take place. This celestial event serves as an opportune moment for spiritual reflection and prayer for devotees. Numerous mantras are suggested to enhance mental tranquility and offer spiritual safeguarding, including chants dedicated to Chandra Dev, Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu….
File photo Simon Helmot (L) during an ILT20 match. He will coach the Gulf Giants in the upcoming season. (Image: Creimas) New Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot believes smart recruitment and a fearless identity are the keys to returning the inaugural ILT20 champions to title contention. In a conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the Australian coach…
Regina Cassandra has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after a video from a recent inauguration event surfaced online. The actress is seen at the event while a helper appears to carry her footwear, and the visuals have drawn criticism from a section of users. The clip quickly spread across social…
India pacer Arshdeep Singh is hoping his return to first-class cricket can strengthen his case for a Test debut. The 27-year-old, who has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is, had not played a red-ball game for nearly a year before featuring in the 2026 Duleep Trophy.Arshdeep played a key role in North Zone’s 52-run win…
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant were missing, and 10 others were stranded, following a massive flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border, Yonhap News Agency reported today, citing South Korea’s Foreign Ministry. The workers were employed by Korea Energy and Doosan Enerbility Co, the report said, adding that Nepal has deployed a rescue…
The festivities of Raksha Bandhan in 2026 will unfold on distinct dates across the globe. Indian families will joyfully celebrate on August 28, 2026, while those residing in countries like the USA and UK will mark the occasion a day earlier on August 27. To observe the appropriate timings or Muhurat for the celebration, families…
Rukmini Vasanth, best known for playing Kanakavathi in Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, most recently featured in the highly anticipated film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’. She joined an ensemble cast that includes Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria. Rukmini Vasanth’s viral scene sparks criticism She portrays the character of Mellisa…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan’s women’s cricket team have taken an unusual route to prepare for the Women’s Asia Cup, playing full T20 matches against a men’s side during their training camp in Lahore.The matches against the Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy featured both teenage and senior male players.Unlike regular practice sessions, the…
In 1974, the night before Elvis Presley was due in the studio to record ‘I Will Always Love You’, Dolly Parton’s phone rang. Colonel Tom Parker, Presley’s manager, had a condition nobody had mentioned earlier. Elvis would record the song only if Parker’s side received half the publishing rights to it. Parton was 28. She…
In 2026, Shravana Purnima occurs on August 28, while the full moon starts the night before. The Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and wraps up by August 28, with Bhadra Kaal affecting the evening of the 27th until dawn on the 28th. For astrological alignment, it is recommended to offer water to Chandra Dev,…