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For August 22, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a serious but manageable Shanivar that favors disciplined planning, careful communication and measured decisions. As the day progresses, its energy may shift from inward focus towards a more open and future-oriented mood, making patience and thoughtful action more useful than haste.Panchang TodayHow to use it: Prefer this period for quiet planning, reflection or prayer. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.What Today’s Panchang MeansIn traditional Panchang interpretation, Shanivar (Saturday) is associated with patience, discipline and responsibility. Combined with Shukla Dashami, the day favors steady progress, practical effort and completing pending matters rather than…

Student protests highlight gaps in teachers, toilets and basic school infrastructure across India NEW DELHI: Another kind of student protest is beginning to surface on social media – schoolchildren demanding small fixes: a teacher, a usable toilet, a playground, sometimes even a proper road to school. The complaints may be local, but data suggests the gaps they point to are widespread.In Hamirpur, 300 children marched 6km to the collectorate seeking a usable road to school; in Lucknow, 250 girls marched over teacher shortages and basic amenities; in Jaipur, students with disabilities protested over toilets, sanitation and unsafe classrooms.The problems are…

Hyderabad: Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s planned visit to the United States has been cancelled after the external affairs ministry denied political clearance for the trip, the CM’s office said on Friday.The Telangana government said it had sought permission for an official delegation to visit both the UK and the US. While clearance was granted for the UK leg, permission for the US visit was denied after the delegation had already reached the UK. It claimed that the denial of clearance stemmed from a “political angle”.Reddy, who is currently in London as part of the ‘TelanganaRising’ delegation, will now return…

If you spotted a sudden bald patch on your scalp, you may feel a twinge of embarrassment and anxiety. Instead of resorting to temporary cosmetic fixes like bald spot cover-ups, seek prompt medical attention.ALSO READ: Face looking dull or tired? Bengaluru dermatologist shares tips to keep skin radiant: ‘Eat low-salt diet like…’Dr Amulya Ramamurthy, dermatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, told HT Lifestyle that sudden hair loss should not be ignored. What could it indicate? “Sudden baldness or rapid hair loss typically points to an abrupt shift in the body’s internal systems,” he added.Here are some of the possible reasons for…

The Karnataka government on Friday signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a Rs 2,500 crore project to comprehensively develop 500 Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar present.Bengaluru, The Karnataka government has signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a Rs 2,500 crore project to comprehensively develop 500 Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar present.The project, aimed at transforming school education by 2030, will be implemented between 2026 and 2030. Of the total project cost, the ADB will provide Rs 1,750 crore, while the Karnataka government will contribute…

Tamannaah Bhatia in Rs 52K dress (Image Credits Instagram) Tamannaah Bhatia once again made a strong case for understated fashion during her latest appearance at her jewellery store. The actor opted for a sophisticated black-and-printed ensemble from French fashion label Maje, bringing together a fitted silhouette and a flowing asymmetrical skirt. The dress was complemented by Chloé footwear and delicate jewellery from her own brand. Let’s take a closer look.What did Tamannaah Bhatia wear?For her outing, Tamannaah chose Maje’s layered-effect scarf skirt dress, a design that combines two contrasting elements in one silhouette. The upper portion features a fitted black…

Mid-size SUVs’ market share rises to 18.2% as premiumisation reshapes India’s car market CHENNAI: Indian car buyers’ love for sports utility vehicles (SUVs) is moving up the price ladder. After years in which compact SUVs powered the country’s shift away from hatchbacks and sedans, mid-size SUVs are now taking a bigger slice of the passenger vehicle (PV) market, having gained share faster than most other segments over the past two years.Mid-size SUVs-crossovers above four metres that automakers classify in this category-accounted for 18.2% of domestic PV sales in the first quarter of FY27, up from 12.4% two years earlier and…

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks with the media in Srinagar. | Photo Credit: Reuters As U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor avoided any high-profile meetings in Ladakh, the embassy on Friday (August 21, 2026) termed the three-day tour of the envoy as a sign of “growing U.S.-India partnership through meaningful dialogue and cultural engagement”.“Ambassador Sergio Gor wrapped up a visit to Srinagar and Leh this week, highlighting the growing U.S.-India partnership through meaningful dialogue and cultural engagement,” said the U.S. embassy in a post on X.It said Ambassador Gor in Srinagar met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah “to discuss…

India, Bangladesh in talks over PM Tarique Rahman’s Delhi visit; dates yet to be finalised amid extradition and bilateral issues NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh remain in talks about PM Tarique Rahman’s Delhi visit but the dates aren’t locked in, diplomatic sources said on Friday. They denied Rahman would travel to India in the next few days after a Rashtrapati Bhavan release seemed to indicate otherwise.The press release, which said that the change of guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt would not take place on Saturday due to the full rehearsal for “the ceremonial welcome of the PM of Bangladesh”,…

Cajetan Pires, an amputee, was pushed off a moving local train by an able bodied passenger and killed Mumbai: An eyewitness to Thursday’s incident where a disabled commuter was pushed off a moving local train and killed by an able-bodied traveller following a row over seats told the police that onlookers had intervened and offered to make space, but to no avail. Police probe has also shown that the accused, Amjad Shaikh, was travelling without a ticket. Shaikh was produced before a railway magistrate court on Friday and was remanded to police custody till Aug 27.The victim, Cajetan Pires, 63,…