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Who is Rayyan Arkan Dikha? Meet the Indonesian boy going viral for Aura Farming

Who is Rayyan Arkan Dikha? Meet the Indonesian boy going viral for Aura Farming

Being the Internet’s latest viral sensation, Dikha is seen doing some unique dance steps while standing on the bow of a canoe in Indonesia during a race. Here’s all you need to know about him

Devotees seek blessings at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on first Monday of Shravan

The city of Varanasi echoed with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' as Mangala Aarti and elaborate floral decorations marked the first Monday of Shravan 2025

14 July,2025 10:24 AM IST | Varanasi | IANS

Shravan 2025: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sculpture of Lord Shiva

Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest periods for Lord Shiva devotees

14 July,2025 10:02 AM IST | Puri, Odisha | ANI

Malala Yousafzai birthday: Check out inspiring audiobooks, docus to know more

On World Malala Day, it is important to not just celebrate Malala Yousafzai’s extraordinary journey but also the powerful ecosystem of stories, voices and projects she has inspired

11 July,2025 04:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ujjain: 'Rudrabhishek' performed at Mahakaleshwar Temple as Shravan month begins

Devotees undertake fasts and offer prayers to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva during the Shravan (or Sawan) month

11 July,2025 11:27 AM IST | Ujjain | ANI

Chikhal Kalo 2025: Goans celebrate with mud, enthusiasm and living traditions

The Sri Devki Krishna Temple ground came alive with the energy of chendu fali, kushti, and other traditional plays in the mud, as participants celebrated the divine play (leela) of the Lord with laughter and togetherness

10 July,2025 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Karan Aujla to perform in Abu Dhabi in November; know all the details here

Fans can anticipate electrifying performances of his chart-topping hits such as ‘Admiring You’, ‘Winning Speech’, ‘Tauba Tauba’, ‘Wavy’ and ‘Softly,’ alongside some of his latest tracks, ‘Courtside’ and ‘Tell Me’

10 July,2025 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

When is Shravan 2025 starting? Check date, significance, rituals & other details

The month of Shravan begins on different dates across India due to variations in the Hindu calendar system

09 July,2025 10:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Lord Jagannath returns to main temple in Puri 12 days after start of Rath Yatra

Niladri Bije ritual marks the culmination of the annual Rath Yatra which started on June 27 this year when the trinity rode chariots to travel to Shree Gundicha Temple

09 July,2025 10:31 AM IST | Puri, Odisha | PTI

MP Cricket Association opens museum; over 500 sports souvenirs on display

Union minister and former MPCA president Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar, inaugurated the museum at Holkar Stadium here on Monday

08 July,2025 01:05 PM IST | Indore | PTI

Delhi: Sudha Murty's 'How I Taught my Grandmother to Read' adapted into a play

The play follows the quiet yet radical journey of Vijaya who is a 60-year-old grandmother in a North Karnataka village and decides to learn to read, guided by her young granddaughter Seeya

07 July,2025 09:10 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Candlelight to host performance celebrating 2000s Bollywood hits in Mumbai

From the romantic ballads of Shah Rukh Khan films to the energetic chartbusters that had entire generations dancing, listeners can expect to have a fun time

07 July,2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi: Sudha Murty's 'How I Taught my Grandmother to Read' adapted into a play

Delhi: Sudha Murty's 'How I Taught my Grandmother to Read' adapted into a play

The play follows the quiet yet radical journey of Vijaya who is a 60-year-old grandmother in a North Karnataka village and decides to learn to read, guided by her young granddaughter Seeya

07 July,2025 09:10 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Candlelight to host performance celebrating 2000s Bollywood hits in Mumbai

Candlelight to host performance celebrating 2000s Bollywood hits in Mumbai

From the romantic ballads of Shah Rukh Khan films to the energetic chartbusters that had entire generations dancing, listeners can expect to have a fun time

07 July,2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MS Dhoni turns 44: Immerse in books, audiobooks, films about 'Captain Cool'

MS Dhoni turns 44: Immerse in books, audiobooks, films about 'Captain Cool'

So, whether you are a lifelong fan or simply curious about what makes the athlete tick, these audiobooks, films and books will peel back the layers of the man behind the calm

07 July,2025 02:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
AR Rahman to perform in Hyderabad next as a part of the 'The Wonderment Tour'

AR Rahman to perform in Hyderabad next as a part of the 'The Wonderment Tour'

With music in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, Rahman’s setlist will blend high-energy anthems such as ‘Jai Ho’, ‘Dil Se’, ‘Lagaan’, ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ and ‘Urvashi Urvashi’ with deeply moving ballads like ‘Kun Faya Kun’, ‘Uyire’, ‘Roja’, ‘Bombay’ and ‘Snehithudaa’

07 July,2025 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Devotees visit Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan'

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Devotees visit Gundicha Temple for 'Sandhya Darshan'

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Devotees lined up in front of Shree Gundicha Temple in Puri for 'Sandhya Darshan' on the auspicious occasion of 'Navami Tithi'

04 July,2025 02:26 PM IST | Puri, Odisha | PTI

PHOTOS: Devotees offer prayers at Lord Shiva temples on first Monday of Shravan

The holy month of Shravan holds immense spiritual significance among Lord Shiva devotees. During this period, Mondays are considered even more auspicious with several people observing fasts and performing special rituals. Here is how devotees across India marked the first Monday (Somwar) of Shravan 2025. (Pics/PTI)

14 July,2025 02:18 PM IST | Raaina Jain
PM Modi presents Ram Mandir replica to Trinidad and Tobago PM

PM Modi presents Ram Mandir replica to Trinidad and Tobago PM

PM Modi, earlier on Thursday, shared glimpses of the cultural and historical ties between Trinidad and Tobago and India upon his two-day visit to the Caribbean nation

04 July,2025 11:22 AM IST | Port of Spain | IANS

Hiring of freshers in India rises 11 pc in June, led by non-tech sectors: Report

Hiring of freshers in India rises 11 pc in June, led by non-tech sectors: Report

Among Indian cities, Coimbatore emerged as a key hub for freshers, reporting a 24 per cent jump in hiring during the month

03 July,2025 01:47 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Gen-Z more likely to listen to music during home workouts: Study

Gen-Z more likely to listen to music during home workouts: Study

While listening takes place through key moments across the day, there is higher activity associated with music consumption on weekday mornings, between 8 -10 am, and on weekends, between 10 am -12 pm

02 July,2025 07:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Disabled MP woman, known as 'Indore's Helen Keller', takes up govt job

Disabled MP woman, known as 'Indore's Helen Keller', takes up govt job

After a long struggle through the social, academic and government corridors, the 34-year-old woman's dream has now finally come true as she has got an appointment in Madhya Pradesh's Commercial Tax Department

02 July,2025 04:10 PM IST | Indore | PTI

Pride Month 2025: Inside India’s unusual love story that the law refuses to see

    Pride Month 2025: Inside India’s unusual love story that the law refuses to see

    Same-sex marriage is still not legal in India, but Jiji and Vishal have been together for 21 years, married abroad yet invisible at home. In this powerful interview, they open up about the discrimination they face daily — from denial of medical rights to challenges with adoption and property. Despite it all, their love stands strong. Why should love need approval? Why is India still denying marriage equality? Their story is not just about love—it’s about dignity, rights, and justice. Take a look. 

    23 June,2025 07:17 PM IST
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