Pics show Ravana effigy at Delhi's historic Ramleela Maidan
Pictures showed the towering effigy of Ravana at the historic Luv Kush Ramleela Maidan in Delhi that will be burnt on the occasion of Dussehra on October 20. The effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad were also seen adjacent to the effigy of Ravana. Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra celebrations at the Ramlila Maidan.
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Pictures showed the towering effigy of Ravana at the historic Luv Kush Ramleela Maidan in Delhi that will be burnt on the occasion of Dussehra on October 20. The effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad were also seen adjacent to the effigy of Ravana. Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra celebrations at the Ramlila Maidan.
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Surat gets ready to burn a 75-foot Ravana effigy on Dussehra
A 75-foot effigy of Ravana has been erected in Surat, Gujarat, as preparations for Dussehra celebrations are underway. Millions across India are marking the Hindu festival with processions, prayers and the burning of giant effigies, symbolising the victory of good over evil. The traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony is scheduled to take place after sunset on October 20.
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A 75-foot effigy of Ravana has been erected in Surat, Gujarat, as preparations for Dussehra celebrations are underway. Millions across India are marking the Hindu festival with processions, prayers and the burning of giant effigies, symbolising the victory of good over evil. The traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony is scheduled to take place after sunset on October 20.
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SBI hacked, 3.75 lakh account holders at risk: Report
An anonymous hacker group named 'Siriusim' claimed on the dark web that it has breached State Bank of India's (SBI) database and has access to details of 3.75 lakh account holders. Siriusim claimed it has over 3.75 lakh rows in CSV format and 2,722 PDF files. It published sample customer details as proof, but SBI hasn't confirmed the breach yet.
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News By: Ashley Paul
03:50 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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An anonymous hacker group named 'Siriusim' claimed on the dark web that it has breached State Bank of India's (SBI) database and has access to details of 3.75 lakh account holders. Siriusim claimed it has over 3.75 lakh rows in CSV format and 2,722 PDF files. It published sample customer details as proof, but SBI hasn't confirmed the breach yet.
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Actress Divya Vinekar, who featured in Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings', passes away
Actress Divya Vinekar, who featured in the Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Darlings', has passed away. Her friend and colleague, RJ Rohini Ramnathan, confirmed the news on Instagram, describing her death as "sudden and unexpected". Vinekar also appeared in films, including the Vidya Balan-starrer 'Jalsa'.
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04:42 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Actress Divya Vinekar, who featured in the Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Darlings', has passed away. Her friend and colleague, RJ Rohini Ramnathan, confirmed the news on Instagram, describing her death as "sudden and unexpected". Vinekar also appeared in films, including the Vidya Balan-starrer 'Jalsa'.
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04:42 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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What do Raavan's 10 heads symbolise?
In Hindu mythology, the 10 heads of Raavan carry different symbolic meanings, representing both his immense scholarly intellect and internal human vices. In one such interpretation, each head represents a human weakness: lust, anger, delusion, greed, pride, envy, intellect, mind, will, and ego. However, some traditions also associate them with Raavan's mastery of the four Vedas and six Shastras.
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05:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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In Hindu mythology, the 10 heads of Raavan carry different symbolic meanings, representing both his immense scholarly intellect and internal human vices. In one such interpretation, each head represents a human weakness: lust, anger, delusion, greed, pride, envy, intellect, mind, will, and ego. However, some traditions also associate them with Raavan's mastery of the four Vedas and six Shastras.
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75-foot-tall Ravana effigy calling to eradicate 'Dimagi Naxals' prepared in Lucknow
A 75-foot-tall effigy of Ravana calling to eradicate "anti-national", "anti-Sanatan", and "dimagi naxals" has been prepared in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The effigy, which has been equipped with mechanical moving parts, has been prepared for Ravan Dahan at the Ramlila grounds in the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The festival of Dussehra is being celebrated across different parts of the country today.
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A 75-foot-tall effigy of Ravana calling to eradicate "anti-national", "anti-Sanatan", and "dimagi naxals" has been prepared in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The effigy, which has been equipped with mechanical moving parts, has been prepared for Ravan Dahan at the Ramlila grounds in the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The festival of Dussehra is being celebrated across different parts of the country today.
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Why is spotting Neelkanth bird on Dussehra considered auspicious?
Spotting a Neelkanth bird, also known as the Indian Roller, on Dussehra is considered auspicious as it is believed to bring good luck, victory and success. The bird is associated with Lord Shiva, who is often called "Neelkanth". According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Rama is said to have spotted the bird before setting out to defeat Ravana.
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05:30 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Spotting a Neelkanth bird, also known as the Indian Roller, on Dussehra is considered auspicious as it is believed to bring good luck, victory and success. The bird is associated with Lord Shiva, who is often called "Neelkanth". According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Rama is said to have spotted the bird before setting out to defeat Ravana.
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What information of 3.75 lakh account holders may be at risk as SBI gets hacked?
Anonymous hacker group 'Siriusim' claimed it has hacked State Bank of India (SBI) and indicated that personal and financial information of 3.75 lakh account holders may be at risk. It said it has 3.75 lakh rows in CSV format, 2,722 PDF documents, personal customer information and loan applications and supporting documents. It also claimed to have addresses and other details.
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News By: Ashley Paul
05:57 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Anonymous hacker group 'Siriusim' claimed it has hacked State Bank of India (SBI) and indicated that personal and financial information of 3.75 lakh account holders may be at risk. It said it has 3.75 lakh rows in CSV format, 2,722 PDF documents, personal customer information and loan applications and supporting documents. It also claimed to have addresses and other details.
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh reveal 2nd daughter's name; share family pic
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh took to Instagram to share the first glimpse of their newborn daughter and revealed that they have named her Devi Padukone Singh. The couple shared a family photograph featuring themselves with their newborn daughter, Devi, and their elder daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their second daughter, Devi, on September 19, 2026.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
06:01 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh took to Instagram to share the first glimpse of their newborn daughter and revealed that they have named her Devi Padukone Singh. The couple shared a family photograph featuring themselves with their newborn daughter, Devi, and their elder daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their second daughter, Devi, on September 19, 2026.
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Why do women cover their faces before Ravana’s statue in Mandsaur?
Women from the Namdev community traditionally cover their faces with a ghunghat when passing Ravana’s statue in the town of Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. The community regards Ravana as its son-in-law, believing his wife, Mandodari, belonged to their community. The practice of covering their faces is considered a mark of respect towards Ravana as their son-in-law.
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07:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Women from the Namdev community traditionally cover their faces with a ghunghat when passing Ravana’s statue in the town of Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. The community regards Ravana as its son-in-law, believing his wife, Mandodari, belonged to their community. The practice of covering their faces is considered a mark of respect towards Ravana as their son-in-law.
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Why does Ravana’s statue in Mandsaur have a donkey as its 10th head?
Ravana's 25-foot-tall cement statue in the Khanpura area of Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur has nine human heads and a donkey's head above them. According to the local Namdev community's explanation, the donkey's head symbolises Ravana's loss of wisdom when he abducted Goddess Sita. Ravana is worshipped in the area on Dussehra, and locals do not burn his effigies.
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08:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Ravana's 25-foot-tall cement statue in the Khanpura area of Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur has nine human heads and a donkey's head above them. According to the local Namdev community's explanation, the donkey's head symbolises Ravana's loss of wisdom when he abducted Goddess Sita. Ravana is worshipped in the area on Dussehra, and locals do not burn his effigies.
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Why is jalebi traditionally eaten on Dussehra?
Across North India, especially Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan, jalebi is traditionally eaten on Dussehra. Ancient lore and texts state that jalebi, historically referred to as Shashkuli, was Lord Rama's favourite sweet. It is believed that when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, he was served the sweet as part of the victory celebrations.
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09:31 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Across North India, especially Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan, jalebi is traditionally eaten on Dussehra. Ancient lore and texts state that jalebi, historically referred to as Shashkuli, was Lord Rama's favourite sweet. It is believed that when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, he was served the sweet as part of the victory celebrations.
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Tiger Shroff wasn't original target, accused wanted to kill another Bollywood star: Report
Mumbai Police investigators believe that actor Tiger Shroff wasn't the original target of three men who fired shots at him on Sunday, NDTV reported citing sources. The accused allegedly planned to target another Bollywood celebrity but faced difficulty in reaching their intended target, it added. They reportedly learned through Instagram reels posted by Tiger's fans that he lacked police security.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
07:00 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Mumbai Police investigators believe that actor Tiger Shroff wasn't the original target of three men who fired shots at him on Sunday, NDTV reported citing sources. The accused allegedly planned to target another Bollywood celebrity but faced difficulty in reaching their intended target, it added. They reportedly learned through Instagram reels posted by Tiger's fans that he lacked police security.
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Tonbo Imaging's ₹852-crore IPO closes with 135.9x oversubscription
The IPO of Tonbo Imaging India closed with an oversubscription of 135.9x on the final day of bidding on Monday, according to NSE data. The ₹852.18-crore IPO received bids for 1,15,86,91,464 shares against 85,26,033 shares on offer. The qualified institutional buyers led the demand with a 293.56 times subscription, while the non-institutional investor portion was subscribed 170.94 times.
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08:53 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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The IPO of Tonbo Imaging India closed with an oversubscription of 135.9x on the final day of bidding on Monday, according to NSE data. The ₹852.18-crore IPO received bids for 1,15,86,91,464 shares against 85,26,033 shares on offer. The qualified institutional buyers led the demand with a 293.56 times subscription, while the non-institutional investor portion was subscribed 170.94 times.
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How to choose between higher EMI and longer home loan tenure?
A rise in home loan rates forces borrowers to choose between higher EMIs and longer repayment tenures. Godrej Housing Finance's Mehernosh Tata said borrowers with stable incomes and sufficient budget flexibility could increase EMIs to limit additional interest costs. Others could extend the tenure to keep monthly payments manageable, but this would increase the loan's total cost, he added.
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News By: Pravel Jain
08:22 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A rise in home loan rates forces borrowers to choose between higher EMIs and longer repayment tenures. Godrej Housing Finance's Mehernosh Tata said borrowers with stable incomes and sufficient budget flexibility could increase EMIs to limit additional interest costs. Others could extend the tenure to keep monthly payments manageable, but this would increase the loan's total cost, he added.
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08:22 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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What should parents check before gifting property to children?
A registered gift deed transfers property ownership to children immediately and is difficult to revoke, so parents should check stamp duty, taxes and their financial security before signing. Although courts have allowed some senior citizens to cancel gifts if neglected, parents should consult a lawyer and include their right to live in the property.
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News By: Jessica Rajan
06:45 pm Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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A registered gift deed transfers property ownership to children immediately and is difficult to revoke, so parents should check stamp duty, taxes and their financial security before signing. Although courts have allowed some senior citizens to cancel gifts if neglected, parents should consult a lawyer and include their right to live in the property.
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