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Kolkata: Trans community organises Durga Pandal on theme ‘Ardhanarishwara’

A transgender activist said they have been celebrating Ardhanarishwara for the last eight years
Published on Sept 27, 2025 01:16 pm IST

Navratri 2025 day 1: The day of Maa Shailputri, first of the Navadurgas

Day 1 of Navratri this year, dated September 22, is dedicated to Maa Shailputri
Published on Sept 22, 2025 03:06 pm IST

Art Diary:This Navratri, an exhibition in Delhi will invoke divinity through art

Artworks by Priyendra Shukla and Samik De, which will be part of the exhibition at Arpana Fine Arts Gallery.
Published on Sept 23, 2025 12:15 am IST

Durga Puja 2025| Delhi walks, to witness the Goddess idols come alive at CR Park

Months before Durga Puja, artisans from West Bengal and other Northeastern states of India head to the Capital to craft idols at several workshops that sprout in south Delhi's CR Park.
Updated on Sept 21, 2025 12:00 am IST

Break away from Bollywood! Indie music space is flooded with devotional tracks

Shreya Ghoshal and Shaan
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 06:29 pm IST

Mumbai cop shares heartwarming video of woman honouring cats as Kanjaks. Watch

Mumbai cop shared a video of a woman performing Kumari Puja for her 14 cats during Navratri.
Published on Oct 12, 2024 02:41 pm IST

Navratri 2024 day 9: Know about Maa Siddhidatri, Maha Navmi puja vidhi, signific

Navratri 2024 day 9: Know about Maa Siddhidatri, Maha Navmi puja vidhi, significance, shubh muhurat, colour, mantra
Published on Oct 11, 2024 05:00 am IST

Navratri 2024: Did you know Maa Durga got her 10 weapons from 10 Gods?

Navrati 2024: Maa Durga fought the evil Mahishasura with help from 10 weapons given to her by powerful Gods.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 12:48 pm IST

Navratri 2024: Foods to eat and avoid during your fast

Navratri 2024: Foods to eat and avoid during your fast
Published on Oct 23, 2024 09:48 am IST

Ashtami and Navami 2024: Know all about tithi with this Durga Puja calendar

Ashtami and Navami 2024: Devotees perform dhunuchi dance offers prayer to Goddess Durga during the Durga Puja festival on Durga Ashtami.
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 04:29 pm IST

Navratri 2023: When is Durga Puja? Know the date, history and significance

Navratri 2023: When is Durga Puja? Know the date, history and significance of the Hindu festival
Published on Oct 17, 2023 07:19 pm IST

Navratri 2023: 9 rangoli designs for each day of the Hindu festival

Navratri 2023: 9 rangoli designs for each day of the Hindu festival
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 07:15 am IST

Rahul on being son Abhinav’s teacher: Line between being a father and guru is still being drawn

Santoor player Rahul Sharma teaching his son Abhinav
Updated on Sept 05, 2023 05:38 pm IST

Credit society director murdered by cousin over business rivalry

During interrogation, the accused confessed the crime, and told that they killed Tambe due to business rivalry in the murum excavation and sale business. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 11:24 pm IST

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Devotees throng to Durga temples to seek blessings

During the nine-day celebrations, people pray to the nine avatars of Goddess Shakti.
Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:34 am IST

Durga idol reimagined as doctor killing ‘coronasur’ goes viral, Shashi Tharoor praises it

The image shows the Durga idol wearing a doctor’s coat.
Updated on Oct 20, 2020 09:17 am IST

Kunal Kemmu flaunts love for daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu with new ink on chest, says it is ‘the closest to my heart’

Kunal Kemmu gets daughter Inaaya’s name inked on chest, says it is ‘the closest to my heart’
Updated on Oct 05, 2020 01:02 pm IST

Government proposes artificial ponds at Durga puja pandal sites

The move is aimed at keeping the Yamuna river clean as well as at helping reduce traffic chaos, as puja committees would need not go anywhere to immerse the idols.
Updated on Sept 21, 2019 04:53 am IST

Bengal family to worship Muslim child as Durga following Swami Vivekananda’s example

Fatima has arrived in Kolkata with her mother from Agra after the Duttas requested to worship her for Kumari Puja on Mahaashtami in Durga Puja
Updated on Sept 20, 2019 09:17 pm IST

MACT grants leg amputee 16.80 lakh compensation

Ravindra Baliram Shinde, 28, press operator from Rupeenagar in Talwade had filed a compensation claim with the MACT on December 12, 2013 under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act. He claimed compensation for injuries sustained during the motor accident.
Updated on May 12, 2018 04:45 pm IST

Shocked that Kathua case occurred in a land that worships goddess Durga: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said material progress of any sort becomes meaningless if people fail to inculcate the qualities of compassion, humanity and inclusiveness.
Updated on Apr 18, 2018 09:54 pm IST

S Durga movie review: This is not a film, but a stunning abstract piece of art

S Durga movie review: This Sanal Kumar Sasidharan directorial stars Rajshri Deshpande and Kannan Nayar
Updated on Aug 06, 2019 10:52 am IST