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How to Set Up an Eco-Friendly Clay Ganesh Idol at Home Without Skipping a Single Ritual

Start With the Right Clay Idol, and Know What You Are Actually BuyingNot every idol sold as "eco-friendly" qualifies. The standard to look for is natural clay, shaadu mati (the grey riverbed clay used by Pune's traditional sculptors) or red terracotta clay. Both dissolve cleanly in water. What does not…

Times Life · Sep 9

Nalanda and Rajgir Travel Guide: Bihar's Ancient Buddhist University Ruins, Best Season and Getting Around

What You Are Actually Going To SeeNalanda's ruins stretch across roughly 14 hectares of excavated monasteries, lecture halls, and stupas, the physical remains of an institution that housed up to 10,000 students at its peak between the 5th and 12th centuries. The site was a functioning university for nearly 700…

Times Life · Sep 9

Corporate Health Checkup Packages Skip These Critical Screening Tests Every Indian Employee Needs

What the Standard Corporate Package Actually CoversMost employer-sponsored health checkup packages in India run on a template that has barely changed in two decades. A complete blood count, fasting blood sugar, lipid profile, liver function tests, a chest X-ray, and blood pressure measurement. Some add an ECG for employees over…

Times Life · Sep 9

West Bengal CM says no Durga Puja carnival this year, promises hassle-free celebration

West Bengal's first Durga Puja under the BJP government will feature large cultural programs and drone shows. The annual carnival, introduced by the previous government, will not be held this year. Organisers will not need to approach courts for permission to conduct Durga Puja celebrations. The state government will ensure…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date: Sthapana Muhurat & Puja Vidhi

कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्। सदा वसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि॥ The date for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14. This is the day when the avatar of Lord Ganesha happens and he is prayed to prior to doing any work. Some rituals that take place in the period…

MyLifeXP · Sep 7

Gold rate today (September 7, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold price today: gold prices dropped notably at major Indian jewellery brands, a reaction to an unexpectedly robust US jobs report. This development sparked heightened bets on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, which in turn affected bullion demand negatively.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Vande Bharat vs Flight on India's Busiest Corridors: The Real Door-to-Door Cost

Why the Ticket Price Is the Wrong Number to CompareA Delhi-Mumbai flight listed at ₹3,500 sounds like a clear win over a Vande Bharat fare of ₹1,600. It isn't, once you do the full accounting. The flight fare excludes the cab to IGI Terminal 2 from central Delhi (₹600 to…

Times Life · Sep 7

Growing need to recognise innovation potential of Tier-2, Tier-3 cities: Union minister Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the necessity to broaden India's startup ecosystem to include Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, acknowledging the untapped potential for innovation outside major urban centers. He pointed out the need for stronger connections among science, startups, and industry to facilitate technology commercialization. Celebrating India's position as the…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (September 5, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas and IBJA

Gold rate today: Consumers are encouraged to verify purity and any additional fees prior to purchasing. The Indian Bullion & Jewellers Association also offers guidance on indicative rates for assorted gold and silver purities.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Brown Dog Tick and Ehrlichia in India: Why Monsoon Season Puts Your Canine at Risk

The Brown Dog Tick Is Not an Outdoor ProblemRhipicephalus sanguineus, the brown dog tick, is the only tick species known to complete its entire life cycle indoors. Every other tick needs outdoor vegetation for at least one stage. This one does not. It lays eggs in wall cracks, behind skirting…

Times Life · Sep 5