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Lord Jagannath and his siblings undergo a 15-day “illness” period after a sacred bath, a ritual known as Anasara. During this time, the deities are secluded and treated with medicinal pastes and repainted, mirroring ancient quarantine practices. Devotees visit the Alarnath Temple, believing Lord Jagannath manifests there. This tradition culminates in the Navajouban Darshan, preparing…

Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday. (AP Photos) Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday after the country’s football team produced one of the most stunning results of the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating four-time champions Germany to book a place in the Round of 16.In a night already etched into Paraguayan…

NEW DELHI: United States ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday rejected row over renaming of the Indo-Pacific Command and said that “name on the letterhead” does not matter.While addressing the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership summit, Gor said India still conducts more military exercises with the US than any other country and has regular…

ExtraEmily, a Twitch streamer, is getting more backlash because of an incident that occurred during one of her IRL streams, which has gone viral. The streamer almost had an accident on June 28, 2026, when she was driving and talking to her audience. The clip, which quickly spread across Reddit and X, shows her appearing…

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday and were headed for their steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as easing concerns over the Middle East conflict gave way to expectations of higher US interest rates to curb inflation. Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday and were headed for their steepest monthly decline…

As Marvel Studios gears up for the release of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, plans are already in motion for the next chapter of the MCU. According to industry insider Alex Perez, Marvel has already selected several projects as priorities post the release of ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, which concludes the Multiverse Saga. Marvel…

There is fire in you today. You’ll feel braver than usual, maybe even a little reckless if nobody slows you down. Mars increases courage and pushes you towards unusual projects such as quick travel, bold answers or actions you’ve put off. It can be helpful but only if your judgement remains in the driving seat.The…

Bandicoot robot is transforming sewer cleaning with AI across Indian cities Most engineering students dream of landing a good job after graduation. Vimal Govind MK, Rashid K, Arun George and Nikhil NP were no different. They studied together at MES College of Engineering in Kerala, graduated with plans to build successful careers and stepped into…

Renowned artist Edvard Munch believed paintings possess a unique power to capture the depths of human emotion, a feat he felt photography, even in its advanced state, couldn’t fully achieve. His famous quote, comparing the camera to a brush, highlights painting’s ability to delve into the ‘Heaven or Hell’ of our inner lives – our…

Morocco’s Ismael Saibari (11) scores against Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (1) in a penalty shootout. (AP Photo) Ismael Saibari held his nerve to convert the decisive penalty as Morocco edged past the Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic shootout after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey on Monday night, booking their place in the last 16 while…