What is Kanduri festival & how is it linked to Hindu Maratha king?
The 14-day Kanduri festival commemorates the death anniversary of 16th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed at Nagore Dargah in Tamil Nadu. The saint reportedly cured a Hindu king named Achuthappa Nayak. Later, in his reverence, Hindu Maratha ruler of Thanjavur Pratap Singh built the shrine's tallest minaret. Nagore Dargah is a pilgrimage centre for both Muslims and Hindus.
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The 14-day Kanduri festival commemorates the death anniversary of 16th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed at Nagore Dargah in Tamil Nadu. The saint reportedly cured a Hindu king named Achuthappa Nayak. Later, in his reverence, Hindu Maratha ruler of Thanjavur Pratap Singh built the shrine's tallest minaret. Nagore Dargah is a pilgrimage centre for both Muslims and Hindus.
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In pics: Fashion designer Sabyasachi hosts Diwali party at US museum
Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee hosted a Diwali party inside the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City. Sabyasachi wore a long black bandhgala-style coat with prominent buttons, paired with ivory trousers, black shoes and tinted glasses. The venue featured a grazing table overflowing with dramatic florals, and centrepiece pyramids built of fresh strawberries.
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05:01 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee hosted a Diwali party inside the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City. Sabyasachi wore a long black bandhgala-style coat with prominent buttons, paired with ivory trousers, black shoes and tinted glasses. The venue featured a grazing table overflowing with dramatic florals, and centrepiece pyramids built of fresh strawberries.
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How much gratuity will an employee get on ₹50,000 salary after 10 years?
Gratuity amount depends entirely on the wages considered for gratuity calculation, the total length of service and the applicable eligibility rules and regulations. According to LiveMint, employees completing 10 years of service could receive gratuity of around ₹2.88 lakh on ₹50,000 monthly wages. Notably, for gratuity payments, employees require five years of continuous service.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
04:55 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Gratuity amount depends entirely on the wages considered for gratuity calculation, the total length of service and the applicable eligibility rules and regulations. According to LiveMint, employees completing 10 years of service could receive gratuity of around ₹2.88 lakh on ₹50,000 monthly wages. Notably, for gratuity payments, employees require five years of continuous service.
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Apple's first foldable iPhone jailbroken hours after release
iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone, was jailbroken just hours after it became available to the public on October 23. Hacking team Calif, behind the iPhone Duo jailbreak, shared a video showing app icons and widgets bouncing around and an anime character that it added to the phone's screen. The affected device was running iOS 27.1.
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04:31 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone, was jailbroken just hours after it became available to the public on October 23. Hacking team Calif, behind the iPhone Duo jailbreak, shared a video showing app icons and widgets bouncing around and an anime character that it added to the phone's screen. The affected device was running iOS 27.1.
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Video shows women performing 'Talwar Raas' in MP's Jabalpur
A video showed women performing the sword dance "Talwar Raas" in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The performance combined cultural traditions with shastra pujan, or weapon worship, to honour heritage and highlight women's valour while promoting self-defence skills. Dressed in colourful traditional Rajput attire, the women, including young girls, wielded swords in synchronised formations.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
05:54 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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A video showed women performing the sword dance "Talwar Raas" in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The performance combined cultural traditions with shastra pujan, or weapon worship, to honour heritage and highlight women's valour while promoting self-defence skills. Dressed in colourful traditional Rajput attire, the women, including young girls, wielded swords in synchronised formations.
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How is Diwali celebrated differently in North and South India?
In North India, Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile in the forest. People light diyas, worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Ganesha, and buy gold on Dhanteras. In South India, the festival marks Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura. Celebrations include oil baths, house cleaning and preparing sweets.
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05:54 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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In North India, Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile in the forest. People light diyas, worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Ganesha, and buy gold on Dhanteras. In South India, the festival marks Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura. Celebrations include oil baths, house cleaning and preparing sweets.
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UK manor's Diwali celebrations to highlight its century-old ties with Bengal royal family
Wightwick Manor and Gardens in England's West Midlands will celebrate Diwali, highlighting its historical ties to Cooch Behar's royal family in West Bengal. Maharaja Nripendra Narayan's daughters, princesses Pretiva and Sudhira, married brothers and the manor's lords, Lionel and Alan Mander, in 1912 and 1914. The festival will feature Indian-inspired art, workshops, storytelling and music.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:45 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Wightwick Manor and Gardens in England's West Midlands will celebrate Diwali, highlighting its historical ties to Cooch Behar's royal family in West Bengal. Maharaja Nripendra Narayan's daughters, princesses Pretiva and Sudhira, married brothers and the manor's lords, Lionel and Alan Mander, in 1912 and 1914. The festival will feature Indian-inspired art, workshops, storytelling and music.
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Why should people not use steel, plastic and iron 'karwa' on Karwa Chauth?
In astrology, every object or metal is associated with a planet. Steel and iron are associated with Lord Shani, while plastic is associated with the planets Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Using a steel, iron, or plastic pot during worship can bring the negative effects of these planets into people's lives. This could cause discord or turmoil in their married life.
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05:45 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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In astrology, every object or metal is associated with a planet. Steel and iron are associated with Lord Shani, while plastic is associated with the planets Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Using a steel, iron, or plastic pot during worship can bring the negative effects of these planets into people's lives. This could cause discord or turmoil in their married life.
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What is the connection between Goddess Lakshmi's birth and Diwali?
According to Puranas, a cosmic tug-of-war took place between gods and demons to obtain elixir of immortality. They used Mount Mandara as a churning pivot. Goddess Lakshmi arose from waters when they churned the primordial ocean of milk. The night Goddess Lakshmi emerged is believed to be the dark moon night of Hindu month of Kartik, the night of Diwali.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
06:37 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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According to Puranas, a cosmic tug-of-war took place between gods and demons to obtain elixir of immortality. They used Mount Mandara as a churning pivot. Goddess Lakshmi arose from waters when they churned the primordial ocean of milk. The night Goddess Lakshmi emerged is believed to be the dark moon night of Hindu month of Kartik, the night of Diwali.
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Which is worth more for people, ₹50 lakh today or ₹1 crore in 10 years?
Inflation can eat away at the true value of people's retirement savings as it keeps increasing product prices despite savings targets remaining the same. At 6% annual inflation, ₹1 crore in today's value would be worth ₹55.84 lakh in 10 years. Though it's slightly more than ₹50 lakh in today's terms, it shows that people must plan retirement savings accordingly.
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06:36 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Inflation can eat away at the true value of people's retirement savings as it keeps increasing product prices despite savings targets remaining the same. At 6% annual inflation, ₹1 crore in today's value would be worth ₹55.84 lakh in 10 years. Though it's slightly more than ₹50 lakh in today's terms, it shows that people must plan retirement savings accordingly.
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Why do Bengalis worship Goddess Kali on Diwali?
Bengalis worship Goddess Kali on Diwali as part of the tradition of Kali Puja, which coincides with the festival of lights. According to beliefs, Goddess Kali defeated the demon Raktabija by consuming every drop of his blood, preventing him from multiplying. Devotees worship her on the new moon night to seek protection from evil and negative forces.
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08:20 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Bengalis worship Goddess Kali on Diwali as part of the tradition of Kali Puja, which coincides with the festival of lights. According to beliefs, Goddess Kali defeated the demon Raktabija by consuming every drop of his blood, preventing him from multiplying. Devotees worship her on the new moon night to seek protection from evil and negative forces.
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Which mainboard and SME IPOs will open for subscription next week?
The week starting October 26 will see mainboard IPOs of EAAA India Alternatives, BLS Polymers, SFC Environmental Technologies, MK Sons Fine Jewels, and Bombay Coated & Special Steels open for subscription. In the SME segment, Ajwa Projects, Carver Roboweld, Wiscon Industries and Antala Industries will launch their issues. Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare's shares may list on October 28.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
07:45 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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The week starting October 26 will see mainboard IPOs of EAAA India Alternatives, BLS Polymers, SFC Environmental Technologies, MK Sons Fine Jewels, and Bombay Coated & Special Steels open for subscription. In the SME segment, Ajwa Projects, Carver Roboweld, Wiscon Industries and Antala Industries will launch their issues. Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare's shares may list on October 28.
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Why is Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali celebrated?
Naraka Chaturdashi, widely known as Choti Diwali or Roop Chaudas, is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna, Satyabhama, and Goddess Kali over demon Narakasura. Narakasura had terrorised the earth, imprisoned 16,000 women, and stolen divine treasures. Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated on the 14th day (Chaturdashi) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:23 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Naraka Chaturdashi, widely known as Choti Diwali or Roop Chaudas, is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna, Satyabhama, and Goddess Kali over demon Narakasura. Narakasura had terrorised the earth, imprisoned 16,000 women, and stolen divine treasures. Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated on the 14th day (Chaturdashi) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik.
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Tiger Shroff sells Mumbai apartment for ₹9 crore days after firing attack
Actor Tiger Shroff has sold an apartment in Mumbai's Khar West for ₹9 crore, according to registration documents shared by real estate data analytics firm CRE Matrix. The documents showed the transaction was registered on October 22, which comes four days after Tiger narrowly escaped a firing attack. Tiger purchased the apartment in July 2018 for ₹7.61 crore.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
06:27 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Actor Tiger Shroff has sold an apartment in Mumbai's Khar West for ₹9 crore, according to registration documents shared by real estate data analytics firm CRE Matrix. The documents showed the transaction was registered on October 22, which comes four days after Tiger narrowly escaped a firing attack. Tiger purchased the apartment in July 2018 for ₹7.61 crore.
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What should UPI users know before heading out for Diwali shopping?
Consumers shopping for Diwali must know that UPI payments for person-to-person and person-to-merchant transactions carry no extra fees or surcharges. The rollout of Merchant Discount Rate charges on select UPI payments has been postponed until after Diwali. If merchants demand extra fees, consumers should question it, request an itemised bill and retain payment evidence to support complaints.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
10:34 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Consumers shopping for Diwali must know that UPI payments for person-to-person and person-to-merchant transactions carry no extra fees or surcharges. The rollout of Merchant Discount Rate charges on select UPI payments has been postponed until after Diwali. If merchants demand extra fees, consumers should question it, request an itemised bill and retain payment evidence to support complaints.
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What made yesterday's date special?
Yesterday's date, October 24, 2026, marked the last Pythagorean Theorem Day of the 21st century. Written in the month-day-year format as 10/24/26, its numbers form a Pythagorean triple, as 10² + 24² = 26² (100 + 576 = 676). Such dates satisfy the mathematical rule for right-angled triangles. The next Pythagorean Theorem Day will occur again on March 4, 2105.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:00 am Sunday, 25 October 2026
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Yesterday's date, October 24, 2026, marked the last Pythagorean Theorem Day of the 21st century. Written in the month-day-year format as 10/24/26, its numbers form a Pythagorean triple, as 10² + 24² = 26² (100 + 576 = 676). Such dates satisfy the mathematical rule for right-angled triangles. The next Pythagorean Theorem Day will occur again on March 4, 2105.
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Investors eye 5X appreciation potential in Neral, Mumbai 3.0: HoABL
Mumbai 3.0, with ₹4,00,000+ crore committed, 4X what built Gurugram, is India's largest single-market investment, said HoABL. Atal Setu and Navi Mumbai Airport are live. In Neral lies Blue Zone Mumbai, India's first Blue Zone inspired land development. Liases Foras sees 5X appreciation potential in 10 years. The 1,400 sq. ft. plots, ₹49.95 lakh all-in, face a ₹10 lakh hike.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
09:13 am Sunday, 25 October 2026
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Mumbai 3.0, with ₹4,00,000+ crore committed, 4X what built Gurugram, is India's largest single-market investment, said HoABL. Atal Setu and Navi Mumbai Airport are live. In Neral lies Blue Zone Mumbai, India's first Blue Zone inspired land development. Liases Foras sees 5X appreciation potential in 10 years. The 1,400 sq. ft. plots, ₹49.95 lakh all-in, face a ₹10 lakh hike.
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Singer Shilpa Rao's mic switched off mid performance at Mumbai concert; she responds
Singer Shilpa Rao's performance at Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai was cut short when her microphone was reportedly switched off mid-performance. Later, when she tried to thank the audience, a fellow performer began his set, interrupting her speech. "Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight...It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us," she said.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
09:22 am Sunday, 25 October 2026
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Singer Shilpa Rao's performance at Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai was cut short when her microphone was reportedly switched off mid-performance. Later, when she tried to thank the audience, a fellow performer began his set, interrupting her speech. "Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight...It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us," she said.
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09:22 am Sunday, 25 October 2026
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How did firecrackers become part of Diwali celebrations?
Firecrackers became part of Diwali celebrations after gunpowder reached India around the 14th century, with fireworks initially used at royal events. By the 18th century, rulers organised Diwali festivities featuring fireworks, which symbolised royalty and wealth and were also used at weddings and coronations. The tradition spread widely after Independence as the firecracker industry grew.
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News By: Pravel Jain
06:37 pm Sunday, 25 October 2026
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Firecrackers became part of Diwali celebrations after gunpowder reached India around the 14th century, with fireworks initially used at royal events. By the 18th century, rulers organised Diwali festivities featuring fireworks, which symbolised royalty and wealth and were also used at weddings and coronations. The tradition spread widely after Independence as the firecracker industry grew.
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What could happen to gold prices as startup turns mercury into gold?
Marathon Fusion claimed it successfully converted mercury into gold but didn't specify the quantity of gold it generated. However, it claimed that a one-gigawatt plant could produce two tonnes of gold annually. This is unlikely to affect gold prices, as the quantity is insignificant as compared to the 3,672 tonnes of gold mined globally in 2025.
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05:58 pm Sunday, 25 October 2026
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Marathon Fusion claimed it successfully converted mercury into gold but didn't specify the quantity of gold it generated. However, it claimed that a one-gigawatt plant could produce two tonnes of gold annually. This is unlikely to affect gold prices, as the quantity is insignificant as compared to the 3,672 tonnes of gold mined globally in 2025.
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