The Times of India

Navratri has just begun, marking the welcome of Goddess Durga, and the air is already filled with dhol and dandiya beats as people throb in colourful and mirror-decked outfits for nine nights of the festival.Gujarat and many other parts of India turn into one giant dance floor, and the days are filled with back-to-back dandiya nights, often making us wonder every evening how to style the dupatta …

A report by claims that Charles is feeling “very let down” because he has not spent as much time with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet as he had hoped. The report cites an unnamed royal insider, who says the King was keen to make up for lost time with the children.

A beautiful puja corner doesn’t need a big budget or a trip to the market. Some of the loveliest home temples during Navratri are put together from things already around the house, a bit of fabric, a few flowers, some diyas and a little creativity. The goal is a space that feels warm, calm and welcoming, the kind where you actually want to sit for aarti each morning. Here are five easy, low-cost …

The first day of Navratri is all about embracing the vibrant energy represented by the color orange. Fashionistas can choose from a variety of ensembles including sarees, lehengas, or salwar suits to celebrate. Devotees honor Goddess Shailputri, the mountain goddess, with special prayers and rituals. Personal style and comfort dictate accessory choices, while jewelry should complement the outfit’…

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is set to enhance its washroom facilities by incorporating touchless technologies. The introduction of sensor-based taps and doors is designed to minimize contact while boosting hygiene standards. The refurbishment will encompass 41 washroom blocks with intelligent fittings, focusing also on maintenance issues. Additionally, the project …

Walk into any Indian kitchen during Navratri and the it looks quietly rearranged. The wheat flour and rice move to the back. Rock salt comes forward. For nine days, a short list of ingredients has to do the work of an entire menu, and that limit is where the creativity starts.Five of them, it turns out, are enough to build a full day of eating: sabudana, kuttu, samak rice, potatoes and makhana.

Marigolds are the unofficial flower of Navratri, strung into torans, piled on the puja thali and offered to the Goddess every single morning. They’re sturdy as flowers go, yet they often look tired and droopy well before the nine days are over, and it’s usually not the flowers’ fault. A few everyday habits, most of them done with the best intentions, quietly shorten their life. The fix doesn’t ta…

On the morning of October 23, 1947, residents of Marksville, Louisiana, were astounded to witness fish raining down during breakfast. This extraordinary event was later documented by biologist Alexander Bajkov in a scientific journal, where he proposed that a waterspout had lifted fish from local lakes only to drop them onto the town. Similar reports have emerged globally, highlighting this baffl…

Intelligence can help people solve problems, build careers and make thoughtful decisions. But when it comes to relationships, knowing the right answer is not always enough. Sometimes, what matters more is knowing when to listen, when to offer comfort and when to put aside the need to be right. Charles Dickens’ quote, “A loving heart is the truest wisdom,” captures this quiet truth. It reminds us …

A Redditor sought advice on budgeting for a move to Bengaluru, expecting an income of Rs 23,000 supplemented by parental support. Commenters resonated with the inquiry, sharing their stories of financial adjustment while recommending strategies like shared housing and home-cooked meals. The collective insights illustrated that a fulfilling life in the city can indeed be achieved on a tight budget.

A woman appeared in a bathrobe on the Delhi Metro, creating a viral sensation with her eccentric behavior and under-eye patches. The incident incited a flurry of reactions on social media, with some criticizing her choice of outfit while others applauded her boldness. This varying commentary opens up a wider debate about the boundaries of public decorum and the expression of individuality in ever…

Take Niamh, an Irish name pronounced “neev”, or Isla, usually pronounced “eye-luh”. Neither looks quite the way it sounds to someone unfamiliar with its history. And they are not alone. For parents choosing a name, that difference can be part of its charm. But it can also mean a lifetime of correcting pronunciation. Here are seven more names that look straightforward on paper but may surprise you…

Pratham learned about a small business supplying smartphone screen protectors after a talk about family finances. The cook’s son operates a Rs 70,000 glass-cutting machine to create custom screen protectors. Each protector costs Rs 8 to Rs 10 to produce and sells for Rs 25 to Rs 30. Monthly profits are reported to be around Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 through sales to local mobile shops.