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Mumbai once again came alive with devotion, color and emotion as thousands of devotees gathered across the city to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Visarjan 2026. This year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began on September 14 and concluded with Anant Chaturdashi and the main immersion processions on September 25. The celebrations continued into the morning of September 26 as some of Mumbai’s largest and most famous idols completed their journeys to the sea. From Lalbaug and Parel to Girgaon Chowpatty and neighborhoods across Mumbai, roads filled with devotees chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” — a heartfelt…

India has secured two nominations at the 2026 International Emmy Awards, with comedian Vir Das and the SonyLIV drama Real Kashmir Football Club representing the country on the global television stage. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2026 nominees on September 23. This year’s awards feature 64 nominees across 16 categories from 22 countries, with the winners set to be announced in New York City on November 23. Vir Das Returns With His Third International Emmy Nomination Vir Das has been nominated in the Comedy category for his Netflix special Vir Das: Fool Volume. The International…

India’s women’s cricket team delivered a dominant performance at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s T20 final on September 22. Batting first, India posted an imposing 216 for 3. Smriti Mandhana led the way with 79 runs, while Shafali Verma added 48. The pair put together a strong 99-run opening partnership, giving India early control of the match. Richa Ghosh then provided a powerful finish with an unbeaten 49 off 22 balls. Mandhana also reached a major milestone during the innings, becoming the first woman to score 11,000 runs in international cricket.…

The U.S. Department of State has announced an expansion of its online presence and social media review for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants beginning October 1, 2026. The new expansion will add applicants for I visas (foreign media representatives), TN visas, and TD dependent visas to the categories subject to enhanced online presence review. The Department of State is instructing applicants in these categories to set their social media profiles to “public” or “open” as part of the vetting process. This type of review is already being applied to several visa categories important to Indian applicants, including: F-1 and M-1 students…

Just six days after completing Ironman Wales, actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman took on another full Ironman, this time at Ironman Italy. After facing the demanding Welsh course, he completed another 3.8-km swim, 180-km bike and 42.2-km run. “Did it AGAIN !!!! Six days later, one more Ironman ?? Doing Ironman Wales on the 13th of September and Ironman Italy on 19th September was a great experience!! This one was to learn new lessons on recovery, which is important to understand individual levels of fitness. One aspect of fitness is the time required to recover from a particular stress,…

West Bengal has witnessed one of its most significant political moments in recent years. The defeat of Mamata Banerjee in her assembly constituency has sent shockwaves across the political landscape and opened a new chapter in the state’s future. For over a decade, Mamata Banerjee remained one of the most dominant political figures in West Bengal, shaping the state’s governance, welfare policies, and political identity. Her loss is more than an election result—it is a signal of changing public sentiment and growing demand for a new direction. Across cities, towns, and villages, reactions have been intense. For supporters of the…

In a moment that has gripped social media across India and the diaspora, an ordinary Mumbai woman did something many only complain about—but rarely act on. She spoke up. Loudly. Fearlessly. Publicly. Standing face-to-face with political authority and police officers, this woman—described online as a “mom next door”—challenged the growing culture of road-blocking protests that paralyze daily life in Indian cities. Her message was blunt: “Do your protest on the ground, not on the road.” A Scene That Hit a Nerve The now-viral visuals show her arguing passionately with officials and police while traffic remains stalled behind them. Frustration is…

Reality TV promises glamour, fame, and a life-changing opportunity. But when the same format plays out in different versions, the experience can look—and feel—very different. Both Bigg Boss Marathi and Bigg Boss follow the same concept: contestants locked inside a house, performing tasks, facing eliminations, and competing for a grand prize. But over time, contestants’ experiences and public discussions have raised one important question: Is the standard really the same across both versions? The Casting Difference: Glamour vs Ground Reality The Hindi version is typically filled with established celebrities—people who already have recognition, brand value, and strong negotiation power. On the other hand, Bigg…

The world is watching as NASA prepares for one of the most anticipated moments in modern space history — the return of Artemis II astronauts from their lunar journey. This mission marks humanity’s first crewed trip around the Moon since the iconic Apollo 17 Moon landing. As the Orion spacecraft makes its high-speed journey back to Earth, it sets the stage for future Moon landings and even missions to Mars. 🌍 This is not just a return…It’s a signal that the next era of exploration has already begun. -India2UsaMedia