Valentine’s Week transforms February into a seven-day love fest, building anticipation for the big Valentine’s Day finale on February 14. Kicking off with Rose Day (Feb 7)—where red roses symbolise one’s love and passion—followed by Propose Day (Feb 8) for bold confessions, the week has various special days: Teddy Day (Feb 10), Promise Day (Feb 11), Hug Day (Feb 12), and Kiss Day (Feb 13). Each day spotlights a unique love language, turning ordinary moments into romantic rituals. The third day of the Valentine Week is celebrated as Chocolate Day. And this year, it is being celebrated on February 9, 2026 (Monday). On this day, lovers exchange bars, truffles, or homemade brownies—dark for intensity, milk for comfort, white for purity. Why chocolate? Because for most people, a bite of chocolate often feels like an instant hug.This Feb 9, let chocolate whisper what words fumble. Here we list some Chocolate Day messages, wishes, greetings and quotes you can send to your loved one to make them feel special:

For your partner

1. Happy Chocolate Day, my sweetest!”2. “You’re my dark chocolate—intense, addictive, perfect. Happy Chocolate Day!”3. “Life with you is sweeter than any truffle. Happy Chocolate Day, love.”4. “This chocolate melts in mouth; you melt my heart. Happy Chocolate Day!”5. “Roses are red, chocolates are sweet, you’re my forever treat. Happy Chocolate Day!”6. “Bitter days vanish with you around. Happy Chocolate Day, my sugar.”7. “You’re 70% cocoa, 30% perfection. Happy Chocolate Day, baby!”8. “Chocolates today, forever tomorrow. Happy Chocolate Day, darling.”9. “Your love’s my favorite flavor. Happy Chocolate Day!”10. “Sweeter than Nutella, hotter than chili chocolate. Happy Chocolate Day!”11. “This chocolate’s just a preview of my love. Happy Chocolate Day!”12.”You’re my guilty pleasure, every single day. Happy Chocolate Day!”13. “Caramels can’t match your sticky-sweet love. Happy Chocolate Day!”14. “Dark like your eyes, sweet like your smile. Happy Chocolate Day!”15. “Chocolates fade; our love lasts. Happy Chocolate Day, forever.”

For Girlfriend/Wife

16. “Happy Chocolate Day to the woman who makes life delicious!”17. “You’re my milk chocolate—smooth, comforting, irreplaceable.”18. “Every bite reminds me of your kisses. Happy Chocolate Day!”19. “White chocolate pure like your heart. Happy Chocolate Day, queen.”20. “This box holds 24 chocolates; my love holds infinity. Happy Chocolate Day!”21. “You’re sweeter than any praline. Happy Chocolate Day, beautiful.”22. “Chocolates for my favorite indulgence—you. Happy Chocolate Day!”23. “Your smile’s my sugar rush. Happy Chocolate Day!”24. “From truffles to you: Pure luxury. Happy Chocolate Day!”25. “Happy Chocolate Day to my forever valentine!”26. “You’re the cherry on my chocolate sundae. Happy Chocolate Day!”27. “Baking memories with you, one chocolate at a time.”28. “This chocolate’s fancy; you’re priceless. Happy Chocolate Day!”29. “Happy Chocolate Day to the sweetest part of me!”30. “Love you more than all chocolates combined!”

For Boyfriend/Husband

31″ Happy Chocolate Day to my strong, dark chocolate man!”32. “You’re my coffee-chocolate: Bold and irresistible.”33. “This chocolate fuels my love for you. Happy Chocolate Day!”34. “Happy Chocolate Day, handsome—you’re my treat!”35. “Happy Chocolate Day, my love!”36. “You’re my 85%—intense and perfect. Happy Chocolate Day!”37. “Chocolates today, cuddles tonight. Happy Chocolate Day!”38. “Chocolates melt hearts; you melt mine daily.”39. “Happy Chocolate Day to my forever crush!”40. “You’re smoother than ganache. Happy Chocolate Day!”41. “This chocolate’s good; you’re better. Happy Chocolate Day!”42. “Love you to the moon and back—like chocolate eclairs!”43. “Happy Chocolate Day, king of my heart!”44.”You’re my secret ingredient. Happy Chocolate Day!”45. May your day be as sweet as this chocolate, my dear. Happy Chocolate Day!

For Friends/Family/Crush

46. “Happy Chocolate Day! You’re life’s sweetest friend.”47. “Chocolates for my favorite human. Happy Chocolate Day!”48. “To my chocolate buddy: Endless sweetness! Happy Chocolate Day!”49. “Happy Chocolate Day—may life be as sweet as you!”50. “You’re the friend who makes bitter days sweet.”51. “Sharing chocolates = sharing joy. Happy Chocolate Day!”52. “Happy Chocolate Day to my partner-in-crime!”53. “Life’s better with friends like you (and chocolates).”54. “To my chocolate soulmate—Happy Chocolate Day!”55. “Happy Chocolate Day! Sweet times ahead.”56. “You’re sweeter than any bonbon. Happy Chocolate Day!”57. “Chocolates for the bestie who gets me!”58. “Happy Chocolate Day—let’s make memories!”59. “To family: You’re my comfort chocolate. Happy Day!”60. “Crush alert: This chocolate’s for you! Happy Chocolate Day!”

Chocolate Day quotes

61. “Your love is like hot chocolate on a cold day—comforting and sweet.” — Unknown62. “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’ll get… but with you, it’s always perfection.”— Forrest Gump inspired63. “Chocolate is cheaper than therapy—and you get sweet hugs too.” — Jason Love64 “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” — Charles M. Schulz65. “You’re my favourite flavour of forever.” — Unknown66. “Chocolate comes from cocoa, which comes from a tree… so technically, chocolate is salad.”— Unknown (for laughs!)“In the cookie of life, you’re the chocolate chips.” — Unknown67. “Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it cools; risky but sweet.” — Unknown68. “Happiness is a warm chocolate bar shared with you.” — Unknown69. “Chocolate is the answer—who cares what the question is?”— Unknown70. “Your smile tastes like dark chocolate: Rich, bold, unforgettable.”— Unknown71. “Chocolates are like love—they melt under pressure but bond forever.” — Unknown72. “Seven days without chocolate makes one weak.” — Wayne Schuster73. “You’re the cream in my chocolate eclair.” — Unknown74. “Chocolate says ‘I’m thinking of you’… and brings joy!”— Unknown75. “Life without chocolate is like a world without flowers.”— Unknown76. “Our love: 70% cocoa, 30% pure magic.” — Unknown77. “Chocolate is a girl’s best friend—next to diamonds, of course.” — Unknown78. “One chocolate bar won’t kill you, but two? Heaven.” — Unknown79. “To my love: You’re sweeter than any praline, richer than ganache.” — Unknown

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the prestige of India’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna would increase if it is conferred to Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.The remark drew an immediate and sharp response from the Congress, which questioned both the merit and the intent behind the demand.

Speaking at a public interaction in Mumbai to mark the RSS centenary, Bhagwat said that the long-pending demand for honouring Savarkar deserved serious consideration.“Bharat Ratna’s prestige will increase if the award is given to Savarkar,” he said, reiterating a position that has been echoed by sections of the Sangh Parivar and the BJP over the years.Bhagwat commented while responding to questions on a range of issues, including the Uniform Civil Code, nationalism and the role of the RSS in public life. The programme was attended by several prominent personalities from the film and cultural world.

‘On what grounds should he be awarded Bharat Ratna?: Congress launches sharp attack

The Congress reacted strongly to Bhagwat’s statement. Party MP Imran Masood questioned the basis on which Savarkar should be awarded the Bharat Ratna and accused him of contributing to the idea of India’s partition.Speaking to reporters in Varanasi, Masood said, “On what grounds should he be awarded the Bharat Ratna? For what merit? For causing the partition of India and Pakistan?” “It was Savarkar who first propagated the idea of two nations within the country and laid the ideological foundation for the division between India and Pakistan,” he added.The latest exchange comes against the backdrop of a long-standing and politically charged debate over Savarkar’s legacy. While the BJP and its ideological affiliates project him as a freedom fighter and a key ideologue of Hindutva who suffered incarceration under British rule, the Congress has consistently opposed any move to honour him with the Bharat Ratna, citing his controversial views and alleged links to the conspiracy in Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination.The issue first gained major political traction in 2019, when the BJP’s Maharashtra unit included a promise in its election manifesto to seek the Bharat Ratna for Savarkar. The Congress had then hit out sharply, with senior leader Manish Tewari saying that conferring the award on Savarkar, especially around Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, would be deeply inappropriate. At the time, the BJP defended the demand, arguing that Savarkar was a freedom fighter who spent years in harsh imprisonment in the Andaman Cellular Jail and that many national leaders, including BR Ambedkar and Sardar Patel, received the Bharat Ratna long after Independence.The demand resurfaced in 2024 as well, when Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned why the BJP-led Centre had not yet honoured Savarkar despite repeated assurances and letters from BJP leaders themselves. Thackeray said that the ruling party had no right to lecture others on Savarkar if it failed to act on its own promises.

Nepal might have fallen short by only a few runs, but what they did against a heavy side like England will be remembered for a long time. Even after the conclusion of the thrilling contest, the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium refused to leave the arena, only to show their support to the team.

England managed to win their group phase match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2025 by only 4 runs, but for the cricket fans, it was the Nepal cricket team who won countless hearts tonight.

Fans at the Wankhede Stadium applaud NepalL

As the spectators were showing full support to the Asian outfit, in reply, the team thanked them back by doing a lap on the iconic ground. This particular moment can prove to be a major point for the nation’s cricket team in the upcoming days. The amount of love, support, and respect the Nepalese cricketers have received is unmatchable.

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The moment while the players were walking around the park, receiving greetings with open arms from the fans, was captured on camera.

A moment worth to save in timeline

Star Sports shared the video from their official social media platforms, with the caption, “A fight for the ages! Team Nepal will take plenty of inspiration from this performance, as will their fans who gave it their all.”

A fight for the ages! 👏

Team Nepal will take plenty of inspiration from this performance, as will their fans who gave it their all ❤️

Watch them next in #T20WorldCup 👉 #NEPvITA | THU, 12 FEB, 3 PM pic.twitter.com/a3GRcIKLno

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 8, 2026

Before the T20 World Cup 2026 match, the Nepalese cricketers hinted about their flairs during their couple of warm-up games with the UAE and Canada, respectively. In both of the matches, they emerged as the winning side. They went to face England with those two consecutive victories, which surely escalated their morale to the next level.

Their next match will be against Italy on February 12, at the same venue—Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. In this match, Rohit Paudel and his men will be the favorite to claim a win.

From now, an entire nation will now dare to dream

From Group C of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, England and the West Indies are the favorites to qualify for the next phase of the tournament, as the other three teams are Nepal, Italy, and Scotland. Can Nepal prove the cricket fans and cricket experts wrong again? Chances will be there, as they might have found their mojo through the England match.

In today’s match, England claimed 184/7 (20), batting first, and the Rohit Paudel-led side, in reply, scored 180/6 (20). Until the very last ball of the match, the Nepal cricket team, especially Lokesh Bam, kept the spectators at the Wankhede Stadium on their toes.

Kushal Bhurtel (29), Rohit Paudel (39), Dipendra Singh Airee (44), and Lokesh (39 not out) were prime performers with the bat for their team although their valiant efforts eventually went in vain.

Read More: Hold your heads high: Netizens in awe of Nepal as they give England a mighty scare in T20 World Cup

India’s Virat Kohli with Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

Speculation around the equation between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior batter Virat Kohli has refused to die down ever since Gambhir took charge of the national side. Their well-documented on-field run-ins during the Indian Premier League have continued to fuel chatter within the cricketing community, with suggestions that the two are still not entirely on the same page. Those claims, however, have now been firmly dismissed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who rubbished reports of any ongoing tension between the two high-profile figures.

“I have never seen them (Kohli and Gambhir) fighting. They are in a very good cordial relationship,” Saikia said while speaking on the India Today podcast. Referring to their IPL history, Saikia added, “IPL? Maybe I didn’t see that match because I was with them when they were representing the country.” Gambhir’s tenure as head coach has coincided with significant phases in Kohli’s career. The former India captain announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2025, a decision that sparked widespread debate. More recently, Kohli’s place in India’s ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup has also been scrutinised, though much of that discussion has eased due to his outstanding run of form. At 37, Kohli is enjoying what many believe to be one of the richest purple patches of his ODI career, having struck three centuries and a score of 93 in his last six appearances for India. Questions around the Gambhir-Kohli relationship have also been linked to the BCCI’s tougher stance on senior players featuring in domestic competitions when not on international duty. Over the past year, Kohli returned to both the Ranji Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy after long absences. Despite persistent rumours of friction, Gambhir and Kohli have already combined successfully at the highest level, playing key roles in India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2025, an ICC title that underlined unity rather than discord within the setup.

Coco Jones performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, drawing both praise and backlash online. While many applauded her powerful vocals, critics questioned the NFL’s continued inclusion of the song, often called the Black national anthem. The league has featured it since 2020 following nationwide protests against racial injustice.

Super Bowl LX opened with more than just football drama at Levi’s Stadium. Before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kicked off, singer Coco Jones delivered a powerful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song widely known as the Black national anthem. As fans entered the stadium in Santa Clara, her voice echoed across the field, setting a thoughtful mood before the championship game.People quickly started talking about the performance online. Many people praised Jones for her vocal control and stage presence, but there was still a lot of talk about the NFL’s choice to play the song during its pregame ceremony. The league began incorporating it in 2020 following nationwide protests against racial injustice after George Floyd’s death. Since then, its Super Bowl inclusion has remained a lightning rod for strong opinions.

Praise for Coco Jones, debate over NFL tradition

Jones, an actress and recording artist known for her work on “Bel-Air” and “The Voice,” approached the moment with composure. Her performance preceded a special appearance by Green Day honoring past Super Bowl MVPs. Brandi Carlile was slated to sing “America the Beautiful,” and Charlie Puth performed “The Star-Spangled Banner,” rounding out a star-studded pregame lineup.Online reactions split along familiar lines. Some fans applauded the NFL’s continued recognition of the song’s historical significance. Others questioned its place alongside the national anthem. The NAACP first promoted “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the Black national anthem in 1917, and its presence at league events reflects an effort to acknowledge that legacy.Even with all the noise on social media, Jones’ performance got great reviews for how clear and emotional it was. For a lot of people in the stadium, the music and the size of the event were still the main things on their minds.The pre-games ceremony demonstrated that the Super bowl is not just a game as the teams prepared to take the kick off. It is a cultural phase whereby music, history, and opinion of the people tend to unite.