In Rawan village near Bhopal, residents uniquely worship Ravan as their ‘gram devta’, reciting ‘Ravan Chalisa’ and performing aartis. Unlike the rest of the country, they host grand feasts and pujas for Ravan on Dussehra, considering the burning of his effigy painful. This centuries-old tradition reflects their deep pride and devotion to Ravan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged armed forces to embrace “jointness” across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, calling it a survival necessity against evolving threats and cyber warfare. Concurrently, CDS General Anil Chauhan stressed India’s preparedness for increasing biothreats and potential radiological contamination, highlighting the need to integrate these into national security calculus despite low…
Chitrashi Rawat, Komal Chautala from ‘Chak De! India’, attended TOI Dialogues. She revealed her real-life hockey background. Rawat was a national-level hockey player during her school days. She started playing in fourth standard and represented her state by seventh grade. Her dream was to play for India in the Olympics. Director Shimit Amin acknowledged this…
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A year before 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s decomposing body was discovered in singer D4vd’s Tesla, the teen was captured on video getting into a heated argument with a family in Lake Elsinore, California. TMZ recently obtained a Nest Camera recording from September 8, 2024 — months after Celeste was reported missing, but before her tragic…
Neena Gupta, speaking at the TOI Dialogues, offered crucial advice for aspiring actors, emphasizing two key principles. She highlighted the paramount importance of concentration, urging actors to genuinely mean their lines for a truly impactful performance. Furthermore, Gupta stressed that authentic acting relies on listening to co-actors, ensuring correct action and reaction for the best…
The Toronto Maple Leafs will start the season with Max Domi on their top line. He will replace the absent Mitch Marner. Domi will skate alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies. This move provides stability for the team. Coach Craig Berube aims for a more aggressive style. The team will test new line combinations. This…
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship has reportedly ended after a process server, linked to Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, was arrested at Travis Kelce’s home. Swift felt “humiliated” and betrayed by the incident, leading her to distance herself from Lively. She is now focusing on her wedding plans with Kelce.
Max Pacioretty, one of the 681 points of the NHL, retired after 17 seasons and is now serving as a special assistant to head coach Brandon Naurato at the University of Michigan. With his vast leadership experience gained during his days as the Canadiens captain, he will serve as a mentor to the Wolverines, alongside…
