A Kolkata primary school that received Rs 12 lakh from Venezuela under Hugo Chavez held a peace prayer for the nation amid its current crisis. Read about the enduring legacy of a 2005 visit.
Chennai records 30mm rainfall in first six days of 2026, marking third straight year of excess January rain. IMD issues yellow and orange alerts for heavy showers this week. Read more about the changing weather pattern.
TV actor Arjun Bijlani and wife Neha Swami mourn the passing of her father, Rakesh Chandra Swami, who died after a sudden stroke. Celebrities attend prayer meet.
Major updates from Bollywood: Vikram Bhatt denied bail, Hema Malini clarifies Dharmendra prayers, Deepika Padukone teases rom-com return, and a sneak peek into Ramayana's music. Dive into the details.
Actor-dancer Sudha Chandran breaks her silence on the viral video showing her in a trance-like state during prayer. She says she feels blessed and ignores the trolls. Read her full statement.
Hema Malini clarifies the reason behind separate prayer meetings for Dharmendra, dismissing family rift rumours. Get the full details on the late legend's final days and legacy.
Hema Malini held a separate prayer ceremony for her mother, Jaya Chakravarthy, without husband Dharmendra and sons-in-law Sunny and Bobby Deol, fueling family dynamics speculation.
Rakesh Chandra Swami, father of Neha Swami and father-in-law of actor Arjun Bijlani, passed away at 73 after a stroke. Mouni Roy, Ankita Lokhande, and others attended the prayer meet. Read more.
Television actors Arjun Bijlani, Mouni Roy, and Ankita Lokhande with Vicky Jain attended the prayer meet for Neha's father in Mumbai. The solemn gathering saw the TV fraternity come together in support.
Hema Malini addresses the separate prayer ceremonies held for Dharmendra, calling it a family matter. Details on the events organized by Sunny, Bobby Deol and her own family.
Ramadan 2026 in the UAE is set for a winter start on February 19. Get key dates, Suhoor/Iftar timings, and details on new Friday prayer schedules for a spiritually fulfilling month.
Hema Malini shares her grief after Dharmendra's demise, addresses separate prayer meet rumours, and reveals plans for his Lonavala farm. Read her emotional first interview.
IMD predicts above-normal rainfall for Chennai and nearby districts this January, despite a drier forecast for the state's three-month period. Get the full weather outlook and temperature details.
UAE schools will end early on Fridays from Jan 9 to align with 12.45pm prayer time. New timings for KG to Grade 12 announced. Read details for parents.
The UAE implements a historic unified Friday prayer timing of 12:45 PM across all emirates from January 2, 2026. Learn about the new schedule, traffic impacts, and the 'Year of the Family' initiative behind this landmark change.
Uttarakhand recorded zero rainfall & snowfall in Dec 2024, its driest Dec in 10 years. IMD data shows a 24% post-monsoon deficit. Experts warn of crop & water impact. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh witnessed 25% excess rainfall in the 2025 northeast monsoon, with Nandyal district leading at 67% surplus. IMD data reveals a wet October driven by Cyclone Montha.
December 2025 was India's 5th driest since 1901, with a 69% rainfall deficit. Delhi recorded zero rain, a rare event. IMD cites weak western disturbances and unfavorable MJO. Read for full forecast.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Congress strongly condemns BJP after Maharashtra Police arrests Christian priest & 11 others during Christmas prayer in Nagpur. Read the full story.
India's southern peninsula recorded near-normal northeast monsoon rainfall in 2025, with 283.4 mm, just 3.7% below average. Cyclone Montha boosted October rains. Read the full IMD report.
From January 2026, UAE introduces major changes: expanded plastic ban, new tax rules, Friday timings, social media permits & sugar tax. Know the key facts and avoid fines.
More than 1000 devotees from Tibet and NE India join the Sakya Monlam prayer gathering in Bodh Gaya, led by Trichen Rinpoche. Prayers for universal peace continue until Jan 3. Read more.
Police in Jabalpur prevented communal tension after a group disrupted a prayer meeting alleging conversion. Organizers deny claims, allege assault. Details inside.
A prayer meeting in Mumbai honoured Gopichand P Hinduja, late Chairman of Hinduja Group. Captains of India Inc, politicians, diplomats, and film personalities paid respects. Read more.
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly held a pre-Christmas prayer service at its new Mawdiangdiang premises. Speaker Thomas A Sangma, CM Conrad Sangma, MLAs participated. Read more.
A Koderma court sentenced four individuals, including a minor, to life imprisonment for a 2023 murder following a dispute over a prayer room. Details on the verdict and case inside.
A heartwarming video of a young boy dancing with pure devotion during a school prayer assembly has taken social media by storm, reminding netizens of childhood innocence. Watch the viral moment.
Veteran actor Dharmendra's demise at 89 led to nationwide grief. Theatre owner Manoj Desai explains why Hema Malini's separate prayer meet was a sensible decision, avoiding potential controversy.
Manoj Desai describes the massive turnout at Dharmendra's prayer meet and explains why Hema Malini's separate event was a wise decision. Read the full story.