Vaishakh Amavasya 2026: When is Vaishakha Amavasya? Check date, rituals and significance

Vaishakha Amavasya, observed on April 17, 2026, holds immense significance in Hinduism for ancestor worship and spiritual cleansing. Devotees perform rituals like offering water to the Peepal tree, believed to house the Trinity God, and lighting diyas to ward off negative energies. Acts of charity and feeding animals are also…

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‘Gambhir country ke liye kitno se dushmani le raha hai’: Munaf Patel backs India coach

“Just remember this, if a head coach like Gautam Gambhir is removed, then handling the players will become very difficult. He is a genuine person; he calls the truth as it is and many people don’t like that,” Munaf said while speaking on TOI Sports’ Bombay Sport Exchange Podcast. …

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FIFA wishes Malayalees on Vishu, posts AI-generated picture of Messi alongside traditional Vishu Kani

The FIFA World Cup page also brightened the propitious day for Keralites by conveying the international sports body’s Vishu Greetings in Malayalam, “Vishu Ashamsakal”.  Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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Curbs on nicotine gums, lozenges may make quitting harder, say experts

India’s top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it will hinder smokers’ efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move could create more hurdles for those seeking quitting aids, potentially impacting public health initiatives. …

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‘Preparation for Punjab polls has begun’: Arvind Kejriwal reacts to ED action against AAP MP Ashok Mittal who replaced Raghav Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Enforcement Directorate’s raid on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal as election preparation for Punjab. The ED action occurred shortly after Mittal was appointed deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha,…

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