The clink of red-and-white bangles, the shimmer of gold against crisp sarees, the earthy grain of terracotta — jewellery for Durga Puja is not just an accessory, it is a ritual. Each piece worn during ...

The Indian Railways is set to operate 6,556 special trains to facilitate smooth travel for passengers during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja from October 1 to November 30. According to the railway ...

Durga Puja, for most Bengalis, means colour, crowds, and endless pandal-hopping. For table tennis player Ayhika Mukherjee, though, it has always meant intimacy, family, and the rhythm of home. Yet, ...

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi also offered prayers at the Kali Bari temple and participated in the evening aarti at the pandal. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed, “Today, on the ...

The tale of the Mitra family’s puja dates back more than two centuries, beginning with Kali Puja, first observed in the household 232 years ago, and followed 13 years later by Durga Puja, now in its ...

Durga Puja 2025: Wednesday marks the ninth day of Navratri celebrations and the fourth day of Durga Puja festivities. As the puja rituals continued at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal of ...

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In 1610, when Islam Khan, the Mughal subahdar of Bengal, first arrived in Dhaka, legend has it that he witnessed Durga Puja on the banks of the Buriganga. The sound of the dhaks (drums) filled the air ...

Alia Bhatt ditching her elevated basics for a complex and curated look during off-duty hours is an absolute rarity. So when it does happen, it’s almost always a moment. Alia Bhatt in custom Abu Jani ...

Across the UK, nearly 80 such celebrations take place every year. What began as small diaspora gatherings--the oldest one is in Hampstead--has evolved into something much larger, vibrant tradition ...

From dreamy weddings to emotional reunions and dramatic reality show twists, the world of television is buzzing with major updates. From Avika Gor and Milind Chandwani’s marriage on Pati Patni Aur ...