Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 06:32 IST Pongal 2026: Know the significance, rituals and meaning of all four days – Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal. Pongal 2026: This year, Pongal will be celebrated from January 13 to 16. Pongal Festival 2026 – Four Days of Celebration: Pongal is one of the most important…
Jan 13, 2026, 07:00 AM ET After five months of college football, the season is down to two teams and one game. But as we wait for Miami and Indiana to meet in their College Football Playoff title throwdown, it is time for our annual lookback on the postseason contests that led up to this…
Wood Buffalo National Park, in Canada, which spans northern Alberta and parts of the Northwest Territories, contains the largest beaver dam ever recorded. The structure lies deep within the park, far from roads, towns, or marked trails, making it largely inaccessible by foot. Its size is so vast that it is visible in satellite images…
Arts Council in Karachi, on Thursday, held a documentary screening of the film Ganj: The Treasures of Shah jo Risalo, honouring the poetic and philosophical legacy of Sindh’s revered Sufi poet, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. The screening drew scholars, artists, students, and literary figures. According to the organisers, the objective of the film is to preserve…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer poorer health due to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 39%…
Jeff BorzelloJan 14, 2026, 05:01 PM ET Close Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. Changes to the transfer windows in several sports were approved by the NCAA’s Division I cabinet Wednesday, most notably shortening and moving back those in men’s and women’s basketball to the day after the…
Kelly Clarkson weighs in on life without the father of her children With five months having passed since the death of Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband and father to Kelly Clarkson’s kids, River, 11, and Remington, 9, the singer has come forward. She delivered her words during a backstage Q&A session on The Kelly Clarkson Show,…
Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 10:47 IST From delayed bathroom breaks to poor hydration, experts explain why UTIs are common in working women and how simple daily habits and early care can prevent complications. Small, mindful changes in daily routines, hydration, hygiene, and timely medical care can go a long way in preventing UTIs and ensuring…
Timothée Chalamet breaks free from Kardashian curse? Against all odds and internet whispers, Timothée Chalamet didn’t just dodge the Kardashian curse but appeared to have broken the internet and the cycle. Fresh off his first Critics Choice awards win, the American-French heartthrob earned his first Golden Globe award after five nominations with his lady love…
When one thinks of tea in India, the image that instantly comes to mind is of endless green plantations rolling gently under misty skies. That visual leads straight to Assam, the Indian state famously known as the Tea Garden of India. Producing more than half of the country’s tea, Assam is not just a geographic…