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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Dates, Puja & Spiritual Significance

Chaitra Navratri is one of the most spiritually significant Hindu festival which honours Durga Maa, the Divine Feminine, lasting throughout 9 days in March. Marking the starting point of the New Year according to Hindu traditions, this festival gifts us an excellent opportunity for deep inner purification and for worshipping…

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Triple boost for Rachel Reeves with retail sales jump, exports rise and record public finances surplus

Shoppers returned to spending in the New Year and the Treasury raked in billions more than expected in tax

Evening Standard

7 Most Powerful Shakti Peethas Known for Fulfilling Prayers

ॐ सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते॥ There are places in Bharat where faith does not feel symbolic. It feels alive. The air is heavy with devotion, the silence feels charged, and prayers seem to leave the lips with direction. The Shakti Peethas are believed to be such…

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8 Money Problems Seniors Say Started After January

The ball dropped, the confetti fell, and then the bills arrived. For many retirees, the optimism of the New Year has been replaced by a...

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With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone — and possibly an Oscar

When I was a child in South Korea, the New Year often began with a familiar song: “Kkachi Kkachi Seollal.” Seollal refers to the Lunar New Year, one of Korea’s most important family holidays, and kkachi means “magpie,” a bird associated with good fortune and joyful beginnings.

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Five expert tips to reset your finances in 2026

January is a good opportunity for a financial fresh start

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Just Gonna Say It: The New Year Doesn’t Actually Start Until Feb So Everyone Just Relax

If you’re already convinced you’ve “wasted” 2026 because you haven’t reinvented your life by January, relax. The year hasn't started yet!

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I asked 5 interior designers how they refresh their home for the new year without breaking the bank – these are the 7 budget ideas that I’m stealing

‘A good refresh shouldn’t feel like a shopping list, it should feel like a reset’

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12 Little Luxuries To Buy at Dollar Tree To Start the New Year Right

At Dollar Tree, these affordable luxuries are a great way to start 2026 off right without overdoing it financially.

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Sex giggles! Nail clippings on the sofa! The new TV romance so realistic it’s close to perfect

Fans of Normal People and One Day will adore The New Years, which follows a relatable on-off couple in Madrid. It is the best relationship drama you haven’t seen yet

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Switzerland 'devastated' by lives lost in Crans-Montana New Year bar fire

Switzerland has been left "devastated" by the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 40 people celebrating the New Year, President Guy Parmelin told a national service of remembrance on Friday. Meanwhile Frenchman Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the bar Le Constellation, where the tragedy took place, was taken into custody.

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Should you do Fukubukuro shopping? Women say they did and got $1,250 of Coach bags for $500: ‘Denim chain Coach tabby was almost $600 by itself’

Three women did Fukubukuro shopping to celebrate the new year at a Coach store. They ended up with at least $1,250 worth of Coach bags, yet they paid only $500, something that shocked many viewers on TikTok who had never heard of the custom before.

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8 Grocery Staples That Cost Less After the New Year

The post-holiday season is typically associated with a financial hangover, but for the observant grocery shopper, it is actually a window of opportunity. While the general inflation rate continues to dominate headlines, specific sectors of the food economy are seeing a deflationary trend as we enter the first quarter of…

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Collateral Damage: Trump's Attack on Venezuela Leaves Celebrities Stranded in the Caribbean

Many celebrities and high-profile people who chose to celebrate the New Year in the Caribbean had to extend their vacation due to the airstrike against Venezuela.

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Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Spending Habits to Break Before the New Year’s Bills Hit Hard

The calendar flips, the confetti settles, and suddenly your bank account starts whispering threats. Holiday vibes fade fast when credit card alerts pop up like jump scares. This is the moment when tiny money habits reveal their true supervillain energy.

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A new helper robot named Cloid, ‘extended reality’ and a lot of AI: What to expect at CES 2026

Hyundai also is announcing a major push on robotics and manufacturing advancements

The Conversation

Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection

As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break.

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Which Indoor Plants Are Best For The Start Of The New Year?

The start of a new year is like opening a fresh notebook—full of possibility, energy, and a hint of magic. What better way to kick off 2026 than by filling your space with indoor plants that not only brighten your home but also boost your mood, purify the air, and…

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Why a 2026 rebrand is the most toxic way to start the year

LET’S UNPACK THAT: A new practice of self-betterment has swept across social media promising prosperity for the new year. Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores the latest trend in New Year’s resolutions

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F1 drivers welcome 2026: From Lewis Hamilton at Kate Hudson's party to Esteban Ocon's Disneyland trip

The Formula 1 drivers marked the New Year in various ways before heading back to work for the 2026 season

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France ends lifetime perks for former ministers amid voter mistrust

France has begun the New Year with a shake-up of political privileges, long criticised as being out of touch. The move comes as the government grapples with increasing voter mistrust, according to an annual poll, and record levels of public debt.

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Holiday Hangover: How To Budget At The Start Of The New Year

Confetti has been swept away, the calendar has flipped, and suddenly your bank account is giving you the side-eye. The holidays arrived with glitter, generosity, and just a little financial chaos, and now reality is knocking with a calculator in hand. This moment—right after the cheer fades—is where smart money…

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Doctor warns these 2 pre-bed habits should be avoided for better sleep in the New Year

Start 2026 with better sleep thanks to these tips from sleep doctor Sujay Kansagra, MD

Evening Standard

Around 40 people killed and 115 injured in New Year fire at Swiss bar, police say

The fire broke out at about 1.30am at Le Constellation bar in the south-western Swiss resort, as revellers were celebrating the New Year

Euronews

Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens

Bulgaria has become the 21st country to adopt the euro, replacing the lev after nearly 20 years in the EU. While many hope it will boost the economy, concerns about inflation and political instability persist.

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