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State proposes inclusion of 28 more ULBs in PMAY 2.0
Odisha proposes adding 28 more ULBs to PMAY-U 2.0, covering all 100 ULBs; beneficiary identification to start soon. 24,625 houses sanctioned so far.
State rolls out MICE portal, woos investors for weddings, events
Odisha launches MICE Incentive portal, invites investors for conventions and destination weddings; 2026 policy offers subsidies to build Bhubaneswar-Puri hub.
International Kolkata Book Fair stall allocation goes digital
International Kolkata Book Fair 2027 introduces a fully digital stall allocation portal; publishers can apply online until Oct 15, boosting transparency and convenience.
Jamshedpur gears up for Garba, Dandiya nights
Jamshedpur prepares for Navratri with daily Garba rehearsals, 10 colour themes, high festive outfit demand, and Dandiya nights from Oct 15–19.
Now carpet city's new identity is Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi: CM Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the renaming of Bhadohi district to Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi. This change coincides with the celebrations of Guru Purnima and aims to honor Sant Ravidas Ji Maharaj's vision. The move highlights the government's focus…
Gaya social activist performs collective pind daan for victims of major tragedies
Social activist Chandan Kumar Singh performed collective pind daan and tarpan at Gaya’s Dev Ghat for victims of major tragedies in 2025-26 in India and abroad.
FULL LIST Of Disney’s Biggest News: 3 MAJOR Updates Confirmed For Disney World
NEW food, NEW restaurants, and NEW hotel details were the talk of the town in Disney World this week!
She Planned a Sacred Pilgrimage to Her Ancestral Village with Her Father and Grandmother—Then Her Pushy Cousins Gatecrashed the Trip and Turned It into a Party Vacation
She is acting like a spoiled little girl. The post She Planned a Sacred Pilgrimage to Her Ancestral Village with Her Father and Grandmother—Then Her Pushy Cousins Gatecrashed the Trip and Turned It into a Party Vacation appeared first on TwistedSifter.
Pankaj Tripathi’s holiday home ‘Roop Katha’ on Mumbai’s Madh Island draws inspiration from village living, with traditional mud stove, earthen water pot, window to serve pakodas to garden, Mysore-crafted furniture, Kaziranga-inspired artefacts and lush garden where he grows mangoes and kathal
Pankaj Tripathi news: The actor's holiday home, named 'Roop Katha', is located on Madh Island and offers a serene retreat. The property features a minimalistic design, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the Arabian Sea. Inside, the home includes earthy in…
Garhwal’s historic Ramlila to begin in Doon on October 8
The Ramlila, which was displaced after Old Tehri was submerged following the construction of the Tehri Dam, was revived in Dehradun in 2023 after a gap of 21 years.
A window into brain care
A morning walk in the fresh air; a carefully chosen meal; a health check-up faithfully scheduled; a resolution to get enough sleep – we give considerable thought to keeping ourselves well. Yet how often does that attention travel above the neck? Dr. David Per…
Anand Mahindra discovers Kota's 'AI' like beautiful destination beyond coaching centres, adds it to his 'Wanderer list'
Anand Mahindra was surprised to discover Kota’s Chambal Riverfront after initially mistaking visuals of the destination for AI-generated images. Stretching 2.75 km along both banks of the Chambal, the riverfront features grand ghats, fountains, promenades and…
Bhagalpur’s 400-year-old tradition awakens Goddess Durga a week early
Bhagalpur’s 400-year-old Bengali tradition begins Durga Puja a week early, with 18-day Bodhon Ghat rituals and Ganga kalash procession till Oct 20-21.
Sunday: Hili dialogue
Welcome to Welcome to Sunday, October 4, 2026, Sabbath for goyische cats and National Taco Day. Here’s a couple I got in a Chicago Mexican restaurant in 2014: It’s also Cinnamon Roll Day, National Vodka Day, and World Animal Day. Here’s a lovely kea (Nestor n…
ALL Accor+ Explorer Dining Benefit Changes October 2026
ALL Accor+ Explorer underwent a product refresh on October 1, 2025 (read more here), with significant changes to its benefits. The Accor Plus used to offer 50% off dining for two, but the discount was reduced to 30% regardless of the number of diners. The […]
Where faith meets the path to salvation
Explore Gaya’s 54 sacred vedis for pind daan during Pitrapaksh, including Vishnupad, Falgu river, Vaitarni, Akshaywat, Brahmayoni and Pretshila.
Pitripaksh Mela in Gaya swells as pilgrims seek ancestral peace
Pitripaksh Mela in Gaya draws pilgrims for pind daan at Vishnupad temple and vedis; priests question govt push for online rituals over in-person rites.
Content creator sells 450 cups of coffee outside corporate office, earns Rs 18,000 in a day; internet reacts
Devansh Tyagi, a creative content maker, decided to set up a coffee stall just outside a bustling corporate office to assess his potential earnings. He priced his cups at Rs 40 and claimed to have served around 450 customers in a single day. During their brea…
Canadian aunt’s hockey fundraiser grows from C$10,000 to over C$1 million
A hockey tournament born from a family cancer diagnosis has grown into a decade-long fundraising effort, turning a group of friends, a few teams and a
'Endometriosis takes a toll on women's work lives, but harm is preventable'
One in seven women worldwide suffers from endometriosis, a painful condition more common than diabetes that robs years from women's working lives, though much of the damage is avoidable, a medical expert said. Prolonged disease can lead to infertility, as it …
The world's best sleeper trains, from Austria's £30 Nightjet to India's lavish Maharajas Express
In a world of fast travel, rumbling your way to a destination overnight can feel hugely romantic. Here, we look at some of the best trips you can book, from the UK all the way to Australia.
Bengaluru woman's 17-breakdown traffic tale: 19-km journey takes 3 hours as she races to catch train
A woman recounted her intense journey through Bengaluru's traffic while trying to catch a train to Kerala. The 19km commute took over three hours due to heavy rain and peak-hour congestion. She and her companions considered turning back but decided to continu…
An Atlanta mansion built in 1924 for Thomas Jefferson’s great-great-grandson faced demolition; in 2013, its new owners cut the 8,000-sq-ft home in two and moved it about 2 miles to save it
Historic Randolph-Lucas-Jones House was saved from demolition by new owners who relocated it in 2013. Built in 1924 for a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, the house required significant restoration after moving. The removal involved careful dismantling of the …
UK collector's £15 teapot sold for £575,000 after experts identified rare Bartlam piece
A broken teapot bought for £15 at a 2016 auction was identified as a rare piece made by John Bartlam in South Carolina in the 1760s. It later sold for £460,000 at auction, reaching £575,000 with the buyer’s premium, and was acquired by The Metropolitan Museum…
Germany eyes doubling Indian tourist overnight stays by 2030: GNTB chief
Germany aims to double Indian overnight stays by 2030, focusing on longer, regional, experience-led holidays and eased connectivity.
Kashi Labh Bhawan: Last stop before final journey for moksha
Situated in Varanasi, Kashi Labh Mukti Bhawan is a poignant refuge for those facing their final chapter. It welcomes families to share cherished moments with their ailing relatives, enabling support during this sensitive phase. Conducting sacred rituals inten…
Heading to the Sunshine Coast? Add a couple of digital-free days in the hinterland
Two nights in the rainforest to reset one reluctant relaxer.
Germany targets two-fold rise in Indian tourist overnight stays by 2030
Germany is aiming to double annual overnight stays by Indian visitors by 2030, its national tourism board chief Petra Hedorfer said, as the country seeks to tap the growing appetite among Indian travellers for longer, experience-led holidays beyond traditiona…
He missed IITs after 3 JEE attempts and BITS Pilani by 0.5%: 30 years later, man shares a lesson
Gaurav Kheterpal’s journey from missing the IITs after three JEE attempts and BITS Pilani by less than 0.5% to receiving its Startup Excellence Award at 48 has inspired netizens. Users praised his perseverance, saying college should be viewed as part of a bro…
What is the prettiest peacock in the world?
What Is the Prettiest Peacock in the World? A Deep Dive into Avian Beauty There’s no single universally agreed-upon answer, but many would argue that the Indian Blue Peacock, Pavo cristatus, with its iridescent plumage and elaborate train, is the prettiest pe…