Diwali 2026: Why Are Diyas Lit on Amavasya? Know Significance Behind Festival of Lights

Diwali 2026 sees millions of clay lamps lit on Amavasya, the moonless night of Kartik. Discover the spiritual significance of lighting diyas on Amavasya to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and celebrate the victory of light over darkness. Millions of earthen lamps glow across India every year during Diwali — widely known as the Festival of Lights. … Read more

CoreWeave Makes Big Promise To Gina Hinojosa As Data Center Backlash Intensifies — Says Communities Should Get Benefits Without ‘Shouldering Costs’

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator wrote to Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, pledging that the AI cloud company would pay for the power infrastructure. Intrator congratulated Hinojosa on her election victory and said CoreWeave supported her principles that communities should have a voice in data center development. He also added that households should not bear the costs of … Read more

Family of Slain Anti-Drug Activist Jhota Prepares Emotional Tribute

Family of the late anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota holds his last rites on Diwali, urging Punjab’s youth to renounce narcotics while demanding justice and safety amid fierce criticism of the state’s handling of the murder case. Family Prepares Tribute for Slain Activist The family of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead … Read more

Devendra Fadnavis Pays Tribute to Marathi Literary Icon Pu La Deshpande

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis honored the renowned Marathi writer, musician, and actor Pu La Deshpande on his birth anniversary, praising his timeless contributions to literature and his versatile genius in various creative fields. Devendra Fadnavis Remembers Pu La Deshpande Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday paid tribute to renowned Marathi literary figure and Padma … Read more

Political Leaders Across the Nation Extend Warm Diwali Greetings

Political leaders including Om Birla, Arvind Kejriwal, and Sharad Pawar extended warm Diwali greetings to the nation, wishing citizens peace, prosperity, and health as the festival of lights brings the country together in celebration. Political Leaders Extend Festive Greetings As festive fervour grips the nation, political leaders across party lines extended their warm Diwali greetings, … Read more

Scene OTT Release: When and Where to Watch Suriya, Nazriya and Naslen’s Tamil Film Online Post Theatrical Release

Suriya, Nazriya Nazim, and Naslen starrer Scene released in theatres on November 6, 2026. Netflix has acquired the Scene OTT release streaming rights for Rs 88 crore, with the Tamil film expected to stream online in December after a 4-week window following its Rs 80 crore box office start. November 6, 2026 marked the global … Read more

Researchers discover rare new species of scorpion in Odisha forest

Researchers have discovered a new scorpion species, Liocheles similipalensis, in Odisha’s Similipal National Park. This rare find highlights the region’s rich biodiversity and underscores the importance of protecting smaller, lesser-known creatures. A proud moment for Odisha’s biodiversity, researchers have discovered a rare new species of scorpion in the famous Similipal National Park and Tiger Reserve. … Read more