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Navratri 2026 Dates and Nine Forms of Goddess Durga

Navratri 2026, a nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, begins on October 11 and ends on October 20 with Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Each day honors a different form of Durga: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Devotees observe fasting and prayers celebrating the victory of good over evil.

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Five Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Douglas, Georgia

On October 9, five family members were shot dead in an apparent murder-suicide at their home in Douglas, Georgia. Police responded to an active shooter call and found four adults dead inside the residence. A fifth victim was taken to hospital but later died. Earlier, a female victim had called police alleging her husband was harming her. The investigation is ongoing.

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Vijay Sethupathi's 'Baththa' Sees 81% Box Office Rise on Second Saturday

Vijay Sethupathi's film 'Baththa' saw a significant 81.2% increase in box office earnings on its second Saturday, collecting Rs 2.99 crore net. The movie's total India net collection reached Rs 20.10 crore after a strong weekend. Meanwhile, Jason Sanjay's film 'Sigma' also performed decently but with lower collections, showing positive trends for both films.

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Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi of Destroying Democracy in Chennai

During a youth outreach event in Chennai, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of undermining democracy by silencing criticism and committing 'vote chori'. He also raised concerns about the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu and criticized the New Education Policy. Gandhi emphasized that questioning is essential for progress, which he said Modi and Shah are suppressing.

Economic Times··Chennai

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Korean Stocks Struggle as AI Trade Loses Momentum

South Korea's $4.3 trillion stock market, once a global AI trade leader, is now losing investor interest. Trading volume has dropped 70% since May, with foreign and local investors retreating. The Kospi index fell 22% in the second half, underperforming AI-focused markets like Taiwan and the US. Heavy reliance on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix raises concerns about the memory chip boom's sustainability, deterring some global funds from returning.

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Abdulrazak Gurnah Discusses Identity and Colonialism in Literature

At the Kerala Literature Festival, Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah spoke about how political views influence literary criticism, especially regarding the term 'refugee.' He reflected on his debut novel Memory of Departure (1987), which tells the story of Hassan Omar's forced move from Kenge due to poverty. Gurnah's works challenge typical postcolonial narratives by defamiliarizing familiar experiences.

Deccan Herald··Kerala

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