Durga Puja 2026 Mahalaya: The Complete Guide to Dates, Rituals, and the Iconic Radio Broadcast Mahalaya 2026 falls on October 10, marking the start of Devi Paksha and Durga Puja festivities. Here's your complete guide to dates, tarpan timings, the iconic Mahishasuramardini broadcast, and what's new in Kolkata this year. Introduction For millions of Bengalis across India and the world, the arrival of Durga Puja is not announced by calendars or advertisements. It is announced by a voice. At 4 AM on Mahalaya morning, that voice—Birendra Krishna Bhadra's—comes through radio sets, YouTube streams, and car speakers, reciting the Chandipath with a resonance that has defined the season for over ninety years . Mahalaya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10 . It marks the final day of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight dedicated to ancestors, and the first day of Devi Paksha, when Goddess Durga is believed to begin her journey toward Earth . This year brings a notable shift: Mahalaya arrives...
Jack Hughes: The Rising Star of American Hockey In the world of sports, few stories capture the imagination quite like that of a young athlete rising through the ranks to become a household name. Jack Hughes, the dynamic center for the New Jersey Devils, is one such story. At just 22 years old, Hughes has already established himself as one of the most exciting players in the National Hockey League (NHL). But beyond the stats, the highlight reels, and the accolades, there’s a human side to Jack Hughes that makes his journey all the more compelling. This is the story of a kid from Orlando, Florida, who defied the odds to become the face of American hockey. A Hockey Prodigy Born in the Sunshine State When you think of hockey hotbeds, Florida isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind. Yet, it was in Orlando that Jack Hughes was born on May 14, 2001, to Jim and Ellen Hughes. Hockey was in his blood from the start. His father, Jim, had a long career in hockey, including coaching...