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These nine temples show how deeply Indian temple traditions are connected with different stages of childhood. Basara and Kollur are strongly associated with the beginning of learning; Guruvayur and Nathdwara with devotion to child Krishna; Palani, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Tirumala with important family rituals such as tonsuring; and several temples are visited by families seeking blessings for health, protection and well-being.These beliefs belong to the religious and cultural traditions of the devotees. They should be understood as spiritual practices and expressions of faith, not as substitutes for medical care or education. For families, however, such visits can give children a…

Bengaluru: In a crowded Indian pace pool, opportunities have to be seized. Punjab’s Gurnoor Brar appears to have taken that lesson to heart. The lanky pacer made an immediate impression on his India ODI debut against Afghanistan in June, claiming three wickets. A month later, representing India ‘A’, he followed it up with a 10-wicket match haul against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in Galle.Brar’s schedule has been relentless. He flew in from Sri Lanka on Friday and turned up for the Duleep Trophy semifinal against South Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Sunday. Despite bowling 23 overs on a…

Upper Mississippi riverRepresentative image from Canva For generations, the Hoesly family farmed rich bottomland along the Wisconsin and Kickapoo rivers in southwest Wisconsin, growing corn and soybeans on nearly 2,000 acres of floodplain. But as floods grew more frequent and severe, and a 2016 state tax change made it harder to claim agricultural exemptions on frequently inundated land, the family found themselves fighting to keep the farm viable. A decade later, instead of doubling down on drainage and levees, they have chosen a different path: working with conservation groups and the state to permanently protect the land as floodplain forest…

Vishwanath and Sons’ box office collections day 20 vs ‘Hi’ vs ‘DC’_ Suriya starrer drops Suriya and Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ has recorded another drop in its third week at the box office. The film collected an estimated Rs 59 lakhs net in India on Day 20, according to Sacnilk. The collection came from 1,232 shows across the country.The latest figure represents a 21.3% decline from the previous day’s Rs 75 lakhs. The film’s India net collection has now reached Rs 118.09 crore. Its India gross stands at Rs 136.74 crore.The overseas market has added Rs 64.75 crore to…

Keeping the kitchen clean does not always require a shelf full of specialised cleaners. A small piece of tamarind in the pantry can also become a useful cleaning aid for certain everyday kitchen messes. Tamarind contains natural acids that can help loosen stubborn stains, food residue, and tarnish from some surfaces. Its slightly coarse pulp can also provide gentle scrubbing action when rubbed over dirty areas. From dull metal utensils to stained vessels and sticky kitchen surfaces, tamarind can be used in several simple ways with ingredients already available at home. The key is to use it on suitable surfaces…

Asmita Dey poses with her gold medal during the victory ceremony for the Women’s 48kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A four-medal haul in Glasgow has opened a new window of opportunity for Indian judokas. The sport’s Commonwealth Games success paved the way for overseas training ahead of two major international assignments. The Asian Games-bound Indian team will travel to Japan for a pre-Games camp, while another set of judokas will also get an overseas stint ahead of the World Championships. The sports ministry has also cleared a Japan camp for…

20 Acres Donated in Brother’s Honor Two siblings who inherited a 20.66-acre piece of land in Rockville, Utah, after their brother died have permanently given up all future development rights to keep the property completely undeveloped next to Zion National Park. The siblings have signed a perpetual conservation easement with the Virgin River Land Conservancy. The agreement will protect the scenic land in the Virgin River watershed from commercial construction, housing developments and residential subdivisions. According to an official announcement from the Virgin River Land Conservancy, the project creates an important environmental buffer along the southern edge of Zion National…

Days after news first broke about actor Tim Curry’s sudden demise at age 80, new reports have confirmed his cause of death.Curry, who shot to fame with the success of the campy horror movie stage spoof ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ and its screen version, passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Now, TMZ has confirmed in a report that the acting legend died from coronary artery disease.People reported that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health made the determination that coronary artery disease was Tim’s main cause of death. However, the actor also suffered from Kidney cancer and had…

Dating app scam in Bengaluru? Man shares shocking experience with a match A Bengaluru man’s post about an unusual dating app experience has sparked discussion online. He said a meeting he had planned after days of chatting took an unexpected turn, leaving him with questions about the people he had interacted with.His account has drawn mixed reactions, with some users criticizing his decision to go along with the situation and others saying his experience could serve as a warning to people using dating platforms.How the conversation beganThe man said he matched with a woman named Shelly on a dating app.…

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe walks on the pitch during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Malaga in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Kylian Mbappe was reportedly among 26 wealthy and high-profile individuals whose addresses and personal information were found by French investigators during an investigation into an alleged kidnapping plot. The Real Madrid and France star was said to have been one of several potential targets identified on mobile phones seized from an 18-year-old suspect who was allegedly continuing to run a criminal organisation from prison. The list reportedly also included a rapper,…