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BJP urges Durga puja organisers to project central schemes, promises govt fund
Bengal BJP chief spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said that central ministries may bear their cost of decorations and themes if they are based on social welfare and development projects undertaken by the Modi government
Published on Sep 17, 2023 09:35 PM IST
Property dealer stabbed to death in Bihar’s Darbhanga: Police
Police said that Manjit was rushed to the Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital but declared brought dead by the doctors
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 03:50 PM IST
Bishnu K Jha
Communal violence in Bengal: HC seeks report
Violence broke out in Bengal’s Howrah district on March 30 during a Ram Navami procession as stones were allegedly pelted at the rally, injuring 10 people
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 11:54 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Kolkata
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Onion, garlic and other foods to avoid during Navratri
This year Chaitra Navratri is on March 22 and will conclude with Ram Navami on March 30. Here are foods to avoid during Navratri apart from onion and garlic
Updated on Mar 21, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Tribals beaten up for photographing Durga idol in Jharkhand village, say police
The five men, in the age group of 20 to 25 and belonging to a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), lodged a police complaint against eight people, including the ‘Mukhiya’ of Beta Panchayat.
Published on Oct 10, 2022 07:13 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Watch: Mamata Banerjee joins folk dancers in Kolkata during Durga Puja carnival
On Saturday, idols from the top 95 Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata were shown in a big festival in the city's centre.
Published on Oct 08, 2022 11:00 PM IST
Two groups clashed during Durga idol immersion in Chhattisgarh| Video
Meanwhile, several cases of drowning during idol visarjan have also been reported across the country. Due to flash floods in the Mal river in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri, eight people drowned and around 50 were rescued on Wednesday.
Updated on Oct 07, 2022 07:11 PM IST
Yagya Sharma | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Rani Mukerji, Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji's sindoor khela diaries. All pics
Rani, Kajol and Tanishaa looked pretty in white sarees with red borders. They posed for the cameras post their sindoor khela as they bid farewell to Durga Maa for this year.
Published on Oct 06, 2022 07:57 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
13 dead, several missing during Durga idols immersion in 3 separate incidents
Similar incidents were also reported during the Ganesh visarjan that took place on September 9. At least 20 lives were lost across Maharashtra, and eight people died in Haryana.
Published on Oct 06, 2022 07:15 AM IST
Sindoor Khela 2022: Date, history, significance and all that you need to know
Sindoor Khela 2022: A ritual as old as Durga Puja itself, sindoor khela denotes prosperity and praying for the good health of husband and children. With sindoor khela and idol immersion, the puja ends and the wait for next year begins.
Published on Oct 05, 2022 10:06 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Dussehra 2022: Wishes, images, WhatsApp messages, quotes to share with friends
Dussehra 2022: Dussehra is the celebration of light’s triumph over darkness. Happy Dussehra to everyone. Here’s a list of images, messages that you can share with family, friends and loved ones.
Updated on Oct 05, 2022 07:04 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Rani Mukerji arrives for Durga Puja celebrations in red saree. See pics
Rani Mukerji once again made an appearance at a Durga Puja pandal in Juhu on Tuesday. Rituparna Sengupta and Patralekhaa were also spotted at the venue.
Published on Oct 04, 2022 04:12 PM IST
Mouni Roy's ivory saree for Durga Pujo festivities is perfect for Dussehra
Mouni Roy attended Durga Pujo celebrations with Ayan Mukerji and Ranbir Kapoor, dressed in a white chikankari embroidered saree and sleeveless blouse. The elegant drape is perfect for attending Dussehra or Vijaydashmi celebrations.
Published on Oct 04, 2022 02:54 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Watch | Students in UP make ‘Ravan dahan’ possible at the click of a button
As the student presses the button, a ‘boom’ sound is heard, following which the effigy is covered in smoke and flames within a few seconds.
Published on Oct 04, 2022 07:23 AM IST
3 children among 5 killed in Bhadohi pandal fire
Around 150 people were in the pandal in Bhadohi’s Nathua village during the Mahasaptami evening arati around 9.30pm on Sunday when a halogen light overheated and caused a fire, said Bhadohi superintendent of police Anil Kumar.
Updated on Oct 04, 2022 12:24 AM IST
New York mayor joins Durga Puja celebrations with Bengali community | Pics here
Eric Adams said the festival's message of good triumphing over evil can be appreciated by everybody in these difficult times.
Published on Oct 03, 2022 09:48 PM IST
Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Ranbir Kapoor, Kajol and Rani Mukerji celebrate Durga Puja together. Pics, video
Monday at the Durga puja pandal was a star-studded affair with Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor and others basking in the Maha Ashtami festivities.
Published on Oct 03, 2022 04:54 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Durga Puja 2022: Maha Navami wishes, images to share with friends and family
Durga Puja 2022: With Maha Navami, we step into the second-last day of the largest festival of the Bengalis. Here's a list of wishes by which you can wish your family, friends, near and dear ones.
Updated on Oct 04, 2022 07:12 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Navratri 2022 Day 9: Who is Maa Siddhidatri? Significance, timings, puja vidhi
Navratri 2022 Day 9: The ninth day of Navratri is celebrated as Maha Navami. Devotees of Maa Durga worship Maa Siddhidatri. It is also believed that Goddess Shaki killed Mahishasura on this day. Read on to know the significance, timings, samagri, puja, mantra, and more inside.
Updated on Oct 04, 2022 07:12 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Maha Ashtami 2022: Know auspicious time to do Kanya Pujan and Ashtami muhurats
Maha Ashtami 2022: Maha Ashtami is being celebrated On October 3, Monday. This year, it falls on a very auspicious tithi full of shubh muhurats. Know the holy time to do Kanya Pujan, special muhurats forming on Ashtami, and Maha Navami tithi inside.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 10:37 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Rain dampening Durga Puja, Dussehra spirit? What weather dept says | Updates
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Uttar Pradesh will stay on "yellow" alert till October 7, which includes Dussehra celebrations on Wednesday.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 09:34 AM IST
Ishika Yadav | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Rupali Ganguly and family join Ayan Mukerji at Durga Puja celebrations
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and actor Rupali Ganguly bonded at a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai on Sunday. Rupali was accompanied by husband Ashwin K Verma and son Rudransh.
Published on Oct 03, 2022 09:24 AM IST
UP: Boy killed in Durga Puja pandal fire in Bhadohi, 22 critical
A 12-year-old boy was killed and at least 52 people were injured after a fire broke out at a Durga Puja pandal in Aurai town of Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district on Sunday, officials said.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 05:41 AM IST
, Varanasi
From St Peter’s Basilica to Altamira: Durga Puja amid politics, Unesco tag
Welcome to Kolkata during the Durga Puja, where the pandals compete to outdo each other, the only thing that matters almost as much as the festivities is politics, and often, both coalesce.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 11:52 AM IST
Tanmay Chatterjee and Joydeep Thakur, Kolkata
Rani Mukerji meets Sumona Chakravarti at Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai
Rani Mukerji has joined her friends and family at a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai. She came clad in a purple-green saree.
Published on Oct 02, 2022 08:01 PM IST
Navratri 2022 Day 8: Who is Maa Mahagauri? Know significance, puja vidhi, timing
Navratri 2022 Day 8: Maha Ashtami (Ashtami or Durgashtami) falls on Monday, October 3 this year. It is one of the most important days of Durga Puja and Navratri. Maa Mahagauri is worshipped on this day. Read about the significance, puja vidhi, samagri, timings, colour, bhog, and more inside.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 07:20 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Tips to ease your pet's anxiety during festive season
Festivals like Dussehra and Diwali can be stressful times for your pets. Here's how to ease their anxiety.
Published on Oct 02, 2022 02:10 PM IST
Navratri 2022 Day 9: Halwa, poori and chana for Bhog | Recipe inside
Navratri 2022: Here’s a super easy recipe of preparing Halwa Poori Chana at home for the Navratri day 9 bhog.
Published on Oct 02, 2022 11:36 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Navratri 2022 Maha Ashtami: Know about Ashtami significance, rituals and timings
Navratri 2022 Maha Ashtami: Maha Ashtami, also known as Ashtami or Durgashtami, is considered one of the most auspicious days of Navratri and Durga Puja festivities. It falls on October 3 this year. Here's all you need to know about his day's significance, celebrations, rituals and timings.
Published on Oct 02, 2022 11:30 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Durga Puja gives West Bengal's ‘dhakis’ fresh hope after two years of despair
The fervour of Durga Puja is incomplete without the frantic rhythms of the dhak, a big drum-like instrument that men hang around their necks and play with two thin sticks to inject the furious rhythm and enhance the joyful atmosphere.
Published on Oct 01, 2022 05:44 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Siliguri (west Bengal) [india]
