The article lists the top 5 horror movies within The Conjuring universe based on the experiences of Ed and Lorraine Warren. It highlights 'The Conjuring' (7.5 IMDb), its successful sequel 'The Conjuring 2', the spinoffs 'Annabelle: Creation' and 'Annabelle Comes Home', and the gothic horror 'The Nun'. The series concludes with the upcoming film 'The Conjuring: The Last Rites'. https://bangla.asianetnews.com/webstories/entertainment/top-5-must-watch-movies-from-the-conjuring-universe-anbak-0ksr048

The Shravana Amavasya is a significant day in Hindu tradition, known as Bhimana Amavasya or Hariyali Amavasya. It is an auspicious time for Shiva puja, ancestral rituals (Pitru Tarpan), and donations. While a solar eclipse occurs today from 9:04 PM, it won't be visible in India, so no ritual restrictions apply. Devotees believe that bathing in holy rivers, lighting lamps under Peepal trees, and performing Abhishekam to Lord Shiva can remove horoscope defects and bring prosperity. https://telugu.oneindia.com/jyotishyam/feature/hariyali-bheemana-amavasya-worship-lord-shiva-chant-om-namah-shivaya-and-donate-for-blessings-501231.html

Former AIADMK IT wing secretary Singai Ramachandran has officially joined Vijay's TVK party. Unlike other senior AIADMK leaders who joined recently, Ramachandran was granted a personal meeting with Vijay. An IIM Ahmedabad graduate and former Coimbatore Lok Sabha candidate, his induction is seen as a strategic move by TVK leadership. There are reports that he might be appointed as the CEO of TVK's startup wing. This direct recruitment by the party leadership has become a talking point in Tamil Nadu politics. https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/chennai/vijay-why-singai-ramachandran-got-the-exception-cm-vijay-welcomes-ex-aiadmk-leader-after-denying-o-823067.html

The Directorate of Technical Education, Chhattisgarh, has extended the registration deadline for diploma course admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Interested candidates can now apply online until 6:00 PM on August 11, 2026. This decision primarily benefits ITI-passed students awaiting their results. The extension applies to Diploma Engineering, Architecture, CDDM/ID, MOM/HMCT, and Lateral Entry courses. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility and documents before applying. Other course schedules remain unchanged. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/chhattisgarh/raipur/cg-diploma-admission-2026-11-august-last-date-registration-closes-at-6-pm/3286119

On August 12, Hariyali Amavasya coincides with a solar eclipse. Since the eclipse will not be visible in India, the 'Sutak' period is not applicable, allowing all religious activities and temple visits to proceed normally. The day emphasizes nature through tree plantation and offers spiritual significance for ancestral rituals (Tarpan), Shiva Puja, and donations. The eclipse will occur between 9:04 PM and 1:28 AM IST, visible only in parts of Europe, Africa, and North America. https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/dharm-darshan/news/hariyali-amavasya-solar-eclipse-date-timing-rituals-tree-plantation-significance-138703718.html

This article provides a step-by-step recipe for making a delicious Sardine (Mathi) curry with coconut. The preparation involves boiling ground coconut with spices and tamarind water, followed by adding tomatoes, onions, and sardines. Finely crushed ginger, curry leaves, and a mustard tempering are added at the end to enhance the flavor. https://keralaonlinenews.com/food/sardine-curry-with-ground-coconut/cid19111551.htm

The new BJP government in West Bengal has signaled a major shift in the Durga Puja donation policy. Instead of providing grants to all police-approved clubs as previously done, the administration plans to offer financial aid only to needy committees with budgets under 10 lakh rupees. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari aims to ensure transparency and proper utilization of government funds by prioritizing financially weak committees over self-sufficient ones. The grant, which started at 50,000 rupees in 2020 and reached 1.10 lakh rupees, will now follow this need-based criterion. https://www.aajkaal.in/west-bengal/durga-puja-2026-wb-government-set-to-revise-durga-puja-grant-allocations-what-are-the-criteria-509034

A joint team of Food & Drug Administration and Police conducted a special drive in the Bori area of Durg district under Collector Abhijit Singh's instructions. On August 11, 2026, the team inspected shops within 100 yards of school premises to enforce tobacco control laws. Fines totaling Rs 2,150 were collected from 15 shopkeepers for violating Sections 4 and 6 of the COTPA Act 2003. Schools inspected included PM Shri School Bori and High School Anjora Dhaba. The administration warned against selling tobacco to minors and emphasized a tobacco-free environment for students, stating that such operations will continue in the future. https://jantaserishta.com/local/chhattisgarh/action-taken-against-tobacco-sellers-near-schools-15-shopkeepers-fined-4826903

The Lok Sabha has passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, to rename the state as 'Keralam'. This move follows a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly seeking to align the state's official name with its Malayalam pronunciation. The transition will become official after Rajya Sabha approval and Presidential assent, invoking Article 3 of the Indian Constitution which allows Parliament to change state names. https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/india/renaming-of-kerala-state-bill-for-the-new-name-passed-in-parliament-to-be-known-by-this-name/1025445

On the occasion of Shivratri 2026, devotees can follow specific rituals mentioned in the Shiv Mahapuran to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. According to religious beliefs, performing Jalabhishek with Ganga water while chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' is highly beneficial. Offering whole Bilva leaves and performing milk Abhishekam brings prosperity. Chanting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra with a Rudraksha rosary, performing prayers during the four watches of the night, and donating to the needy are key practices to please Mahadev and fulfill one's wishes. https://samacharnama.com/astrology/shivratri-2026-take-these-measures-to-please-lord-shiva-on/cid19108588.htm