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Guntur, known as India's chilli capital, is famous for its thriving red chilli trade and massive wholesale market. Discover what makes this Andhra Pradesh city a major hub for chilli cultivation, trading and exports.

Purple Colour Navratri 2026: Discover the significance of purple, why it is associated with Maa Mahagauri, the goddess to worship and festive outfit ideas for the eighth day of Navratri.

Kanya Puja 2026: Discover why young girls are worshipped during Navratri, the religious significance of Kanya Pujan, traditional rituals, food offerings and its importance in honouring Goddess Durga.

Maha Ashtami 2026 falls on October 19. Know the date, puja muhurat, rituals, Pushpanjali, Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja timings and significance of this auspicious Durga Puja day dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Celebrate Maha Ashtami with heartfelt wishes, blessings, messages and Instagram captions. Share festive greetings with family and friends while seeking Maa Durga's blessings for happiness, prosperity, strength and peace.

Vegetable peels and kitchen scraps can be transformed into valuable compost to enrich your home garden. By properly managing these everyday leftovers, you can improve soil structure and reduce household waste. However, it is crucial to compost them correctly rather than burying raw scraps to avoid pests and mould.

SC rejected blanket bans as disproportionate, warning they could push children towards unsafe, unregulated platforms and discourage abuse reporting. The court said age-based safeguards, parental guidance and child-mode accounts may be considered.

Brain tumors pose a serious health risk. People often miss the early signs because they look like everyday health issues. Patients face severe complications by the time these symptoms become clear. You must know these warning signs to stay safe.

Kanya Pujan, a vital Navratri ritual honouring young girls as Goddess Durga, falls on October 19 and 20 in 2026. The overlapping lunar dates have caused confusion, with both Ashtami and Navami observances occurring on October 19. Devotees must follow local Panchang timings to perform the sacred vidhi and offer traditional bhog.

Kolkata Durga Puja 2026 brings massive surprises this year. Pandals in EC Block and New Town are grabbing eyeballs with unique themes ranging from the epic Mahabharata to Artificial Intelligence