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Kolkata's Durga Puja gets UNESCO nod, PM says 'an experience everyone must have'

A Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Published on Dec 15, 2021 07:46 PM IST

Bangladesh: Communal tensions prevail despite official action to curb violence

Bangladeshi activists join in a torch procession demanding justice for the violence against Hindus during the Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Published on Oct 26, 2021 06:46 AM IST

Anatomy of planned desecration and riots in Bangladesh

A protest against the violence in Bangladesh, being held in Kathmandu.

Published on Oct 21, 2021 11:19 AM IST

Bangladesh Police identify man behind Quran incident which triggered violence

Members of Iskcon participate in a peaceful protest against the recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

Published on Oct 21, 2021 08:28 AM IST

Iskcon followers, students protest in Dhaka over violence against Hindus

Bangladeshi Hindus stage a demonstration in Dhaka to protest against the fresh religious violence against Hindus in the country.

Published on Oct 18, 2021 07:16 PM IST

Mob in Bangladesh torches over 60 houses of Hindu community over Facebook post

Violence took place in Bangladesh during the Durga Puja festival following a social media post about the alleged desecration of the Quran at a Durga Puja pandal in Comilla district (AFP)

Published on Oct 18, 2021 01:29 PM IST

'Attacks on Durga Puja pandals pre-planned': Bangladesh home minister

Iskcon members in Kolkata protest against the violence in Bangladesh on Sunday.

Updated on Oct 18, 2021 08:46 AM IST

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Man who rammed car into devotees at Durga idol procession in Bhopal arrested

Car rams into Durga idol immersion procession in Bhopal

Published on Oct 17, 2021 04:38 PM IST

Bangladesh Police book 4000 protesters for clashes over Cumilla incident

Border Guard Bangladesh personnel stand guard as devotees prepare to immerse a clay idol of the Goddess Durga in the Buriganga River on the final day of the Durga Puja festival in Dhaka. (AFP)

Published on Oct 17, 2021 02:31 PM IST

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Bipasha Basu and her mother Mamta Basu twin in Garad Sarees for Vijayadashami

Bipasha Basu looked drop-dead gorgeous as she posed with her mother Mamta Basu on Vijayadashami.

Published on Oct 16, 2021 02:07 PM IST

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Here's how devotees in Kolkata celebrated Vijayadashami, see pics

Vijayadashami marks the final day of the Durga Puja festival. On this day devotees bid goodbye to Goddess Durga by immersing the idols in water. In the North, devotees burn effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran. Here's how the people of Kolkata celebrated Vijayadashami.

Updated on Oct 16, 2021 12:40 PM IST

delhi news

Delhi: Yamuna littered with waste despite curbs on idol immersion

Devotees throw 'puja' offerings in the River Yamuna on the last day of the 'Navratri' festival in New Delhi.

Published on Oct 16, 2021 10:25 AM IST

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Nusrat sports shakha pola, hints she's already married to Yash Dasgupta

Nusrat has shared a new picture on Instagram.

Published on Oct 16, 2021 09:48 AM IST

Fresh attack on a temple as tension remains in Bangladesh

Border Guard Bangladesh personnel stand guard as devotees prepare to immerse a clay idol of the Goddess Durga in the Buriganga River on the final day of the Durga Puja festival in Dhaka.

Published on Oct 16, 2021 12:43 AM IST

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Dussehra spirit in Delhi amid curbs

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort Ramlila ground, on Friday. (Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Oct 16, 2021 01:49 AM IST

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Dussehra 2021: Women indulge in Sindoor Khela

As we near the end of Navratri and Durga Puja, the women have immersed in the festive rituals of playing sindoor. It is a traditional ritual of Hindu married women to play with vermilion to mark the last day of Durga Puja.

Published on Oct 15, 2021 03:34 PM IST

Dussehra 2021: Sara sets fashion goals in a pink and silver traditional attire

Updated on Oct 15, 2021 04:18 PM IST

Dussehra 2021: From posing with Durga idol to dhunuchi, Tina Datta did it all

Published on Oct 15, 2021 02:19 PM IST

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Smriti Irani shares pic of incredible artwork to wish Subho Bijoya

Smriti Irani shared the Subho Bijoya related post about an hour ago.

Published on Oct 15, 2021 01:51 PM IST

Dussehra 2021: Mouni Roy, in a bridal ensemble, wishes her fans

Published on Oct 15, 2021 01:15 PM IST

Bangladesh on edge after Durga Puja violence, security tightened

Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed in many areas.

Published on Oct 15, 2021 11:34 AM IST

Kajol's ₹19.5k sleeveless emerald green organza saree makes fans go weak-kneed

Kajol's emerald green silk organza saree look is a treat for fashion sore eyes

Updated on Oct 15, 2021 09:19 AM IST

Those attacking Durga Puja pandals will be hunted down, punished: Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said attackers will not be spared.

Updated on Oct 15, 2021 08:20 AM IST