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Deniz, 33, has played Murat Sarsılmaz in the famous rom-com Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, Barış Aktan in the drama series Bizim Hikaye, and Kenan Öztürk in the murder mystery thriller Bambaşka Biri. The actor/model toured the Great Pyramid of Khufu, wandering through its interior passages until he reached the burial room at its centre. He also took a tour of the surrounding sites, which included Khufu’s funeral temple, the two lesser pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx.

Chhath Puja is a highly regarded holiday that is observed with great devotion, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The four-day celebration honours the Sun God Surya and his spouse Usha.On the fourth and last day of Chhath Puja, the morning Arghya, one of the most significant rituals, is performed for the rising Sun. This ceremony is carried out with reverence and prayers for the health, fortune, and prosperity of the devotees and their families. Devotees donate water, fruits, and other customary goods while reciting mantras, praising the Sun God for his favours and wishing him ongoing well-being.

Singer Rahul Vaidya is the delighted owner of a new house. Rahul Vaidya has reportedly purchased a new home in Mumbai. The mansion is believed to cost Rs 9 crore and is located in Bandra West. According to reports, the residence measures 317.93 square metres (3,422 square feet). Rahul has yet to react on the reports.

The four-day auspicious festival of Chhath Puja began on November 5. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe arduous fasts from sunrise to sunset during the celebrations. Chhath Puja involves the offering of arghya (a ritual of offering to the sun) on both the evening of the setting sun and the morning of the rising sun. Seasonal fruits and other unique goods are placed in a bamboo basket, known as a soop, and presented to the Sun God as a token of thanks. During Chhath, prasad (holy offerings) is extremely important, representing cleanliness and...

On Wednesday, Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared never-before-seen images of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha to celebrate her second birthday. Neetu captioned a photo of young Raha with Alia and Ranbir, “Our pyaar’s birthday… God bless.” Raha is shown sitting in a vehicle with her parents. Ranbir passionately kisses Raha’s forehead, while Alia looks at them with tenderness.

Sharda Sinha, a popular folk singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, died from cancer-related complications. She was 72. The famous musician was hospitalised to AIIMS Delhi and has been receiving treatment at the hospital’s cancer department since October 25. In 2017, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a bone marrow malignancy. Ms Sinha was on a ventilator and died from refractory shock caused by septicaemia. Her son said in a post, “Your prayers and love will always be with mother.” Chhathi Maiya had beckoned her to her side.”

Kharna is an important and sacred aspect of the four-day Chhath Puja, which honours the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. In 2024, the Kharna rite will be held on November 6. The festival is particularly celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Terai area, while the diaspora now observes it worldwide.

On the first day of Chhath Puja, also known as Nahay Khay, ladies who attend the event do a puja and eat only saatvik cuisine, which is simple, pure, and vegetarian. They consume rice, gramme, lentils, gourd, pumpkin, and other vegetables with minimum seasoning. The treasured Chhath prasad is prepared on a precisely clean burner, and only fasting devotees are allowed to prepare it.

Arvind Kejriwal, national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, said on Monday that the Delhi government will soon provide a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 to women above the age of 18.The former chief minister made the statement while on a padayatra through Model Town and Timarpur. The AAP administration launched the initiative, known as the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, when presenting its 2024-25 budget.

Ajay Devgn’s flick ‘Singham Again’ has been creating an impact in theatres for the past two days. The film grossed Rs 85 crores in barely two days. People are also enjoying the film, and it is receiving a lot of acclaim. Audiences have also applauded the character of Singham (Ajay Devgn) in the film. Bajirao Singham’s real-life daughter, Nysa Devgan, has also seen Singham Again. She has also expressed her thoughts after viewing the film. Furthermore, Ajay posted Nysa’s Instagram story and responded to her opinion.