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This Dussehra, pioneers from different realms hope for goodness to prevail
By Etti Bali and Sanchita Kalra | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 26, 2020 02:30 PM IST
Be it gratitude for Covid-19 warriors, or the eradication of hatred, these celebs hope to reinstate faith in goodness.

Dussehra’s eco-friendly avatar: Delhi-NCR residents say won’t burn effigies but will cut cake
By Mallika Bhagat | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 25, 2020 06:33 AM IST
Denizens in the capital have decided to usher in Dussehra in eco-friendly ways amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ramlila 2020: Ravana might be scared of Rama, but for corona there’s sanitiser!
By Mallika Bhagat (With inputs by Naina Arora) | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 25, 2020 06:18 AM IST
Thermal screening, usage of masks, regular sanitisation and social distancing norms are all in place as Ramlila troupes take centre stage in Delhi-NCR amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ramlila tradition to pause due to Covid-19? Actors, organisers in despair
By Mallika Bhagat | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 09, 2020 01:02 PM IST
Delhi witnesses hundreds of Ramlilas every year, but this year due to the pandemic, the permission to allow organisation of these, is still awaited, leading to disappointment among actors and organisers.

HT Smartcast’s Jai Bajrangi becomes India’s top podcast with 4.5 lakh listens in May
By HT Entertainment Desk | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 09, 2020 01:59 PM IST
HT Smartcast brings to you its flagship podcast offering, Jai Bajrangi. It lets you be a part of Lord Hanuman’s stories and His divine adventures from the comfort of your home.

Hanuman Jayanti 2020: Wishes, messages, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook messages to send to friends and family
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 08, 2020 08:15 AM IST
Hanuman Jayanti 2020: Wishes, messages, SMS, WhatsApp to send to friends and family.

Dussehra train tragedy: GRP’s SIT seeks ‘action taken’ reports against 7 MC officials
By anil.kumar@htlive.com | Hindustan Times, Amritsar, Amritsar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 16, 2020 10:17 PM IST

Epic catharsis: Mahmood Farooqui on staging the Ramleela in Tihar jail
By Mahmood Farooqui | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON OCT 18, 2019 08:00 PM IST
Inmates of the country’s largest prison, drawn to Ram’s infinitely forgiving self, participate enthusiastically in the enactment of his life and struggles

Pupils of AKSIPS Chandigarh stage the Ramlila
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON OCT 09, 2019 03:37 PM IST
Important or interesting events that took place in Chandigarh schools recently.

BJP heading for a comfortable win: Khattar
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Karnal, Karnal
PUBLISHED ON OCT 08, 2019 11:22 PM IST
Dismisses criticism over cancellation of diring of 80 SDOs in Vidhyut Prasaran Nigam; says can’t stop eligible candidates from applying for the jobs

Being Rama: This computer teacher loves his role literally
By Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
PUBLISHED ON OCT 07, 2019 10:29 PM IST

Happy Dussehra 2019: Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Images, Facebook and Whatsapp Status for Vijayadashami
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 08, 2019 07:35 AM IST
Dussehra 2019: Dussehra falls on Vijayadashmi which is considered to be the day Maa Durga defeated Mahishasura.

Happy Dussehra 2019: Significance, important rituals and celebrations across India
By Neharika Prakash | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 08, 2019 07:02 AM IST
Happy Dussehra 2019: On the eve of Dussehra, magnificent fairs are organized where people throng in huge numbers. The famous Ramlila, a play depicting the story of how Ravana had kidnapped Sita and the struggle Lord Ram and his brother Laxmana had to face while forming an army to fight Ravana and rescue his wife, is performed.

Four generations of Mathura clan are cast & crew of Ramlila
By Rajanbir Singh | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON SEP 28, 2019 11:55 PM IST
The act is being directed by a 26-year-old accountant, who left his high-paying job in Dubai to pursue his family business

HT Picks: The most interesting books of the week
By HT Team | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 14, 2019 01:01 PM IST
This week’s good reads include a counter narrative from Kerala, a novel about today’s India, and a cancer diary.

Shiv Sena demands ban on burqa in public places, cites Sri Lanka
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 01, 2019 12:52 PM IST
The Sri Lankan government banned the burqa, niqab or any kind of face-covering veil across the island nation following Easter Sunday’s serial blasts that killed over 250 people.

‘Would claim to have slain Ravana’: Ajit Singh’s ‘cunning’ dig at PM Modi
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
UPDATED ON APR 04, 2019 11:08 AM IST
RLD chief Ajit Singh has made some stinging remarks against PM Modi at an election rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat from where his son Jayant Chaudhary is contesting.

A Gurugram condominium true to its name
By Kankana Roy Jain | Hindustan Times, Gurugram
PUBLISHED ON MAR 24, 2019 03:43 AM IST
The amenities already present in the condominium include a two-storey club house that contain a fully equipped gym, yoga room, table tennis court and squash court. Outside, there is a basketball court, a badminton court, two children’s park and gardens and sitting spaces.

In poll season, we seek wisdom in art
By Deepanjana Pal | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON MAR 23, 2019 11:47 PM IST
These works explore ideas that occupy important positions in politics and offer perspectives on the current socio-political scenario

From DC to Marvel to Ravana, Mumbai Comic Con 2018 is a most ambitious crossover event
By Ramakrishnan M | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON DEC 23, 2018 12:36 AM IST
Will Conrad, an artist who has worked with two legendary comic houses, and Cosplay Queen Yaya Han are the international stars this time

Amritsar train tragedy: Dussehra organisers, railway officials among 20 summoned
By Anil Sharma | Hindustan Times, Amritsar, Amritsar
UPDATED ON OCT 26, 2018 10:13 AM IST
Magistrate yet to call Navjot Kaur for questioning; 51 witnesses record statements

Navjot Singh Sidhu writes to Piyush Goyal, seeks high fencing, CCTVs along rail tracks
By Press Trust of India | Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON OCT 25, 2018 09:07 PM IST
Navjot Singh Sidhu also offered to take up the matter with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for any help from the state government in this regard.

Amritsar train accident: ADGP forms SIT to probe role of cops at mishap site, get details of train speed
By Anil Sharma | Hindustan Times, Amritsar, Amritsar
UPDATED ON OCT 23, 2018 10:21 AM IST
Sahota said the SIT will probe the role of the policemen present at the event, railway employees, and the function organisers.

Of beautiful beginnings, happiness and warmth
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2018 08:51 AM IST
The sharp whistle of the tikkiwala on late foggy winter evenings, the grey hand knit shawl wrapped around mother, the ageless hot water bottles getting refilled every now and then also evoke happiness.

Jatayu in Kerala, safe as a rock!
By Yamini Nair | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON OCT 21, 2018 12:03 AM IST
A giant sculpture in Kerala of the mythical bird Jatayu symbolises the protection of women

Week-long Dussehra festival in Kullu begins amid tight security
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Mandi, Mandi
UPDATED ON OCT 20, 2018 01:39 PM IST
More than 225 deities from various parts of Kullu are participating in the festival.

Amritsar train accident updates: 40 of dead identified, 36 bodies cremated, say officials
By HT Correspondent | Liveblog
UPDATED ON OCT 20, 2018 06:47 PM IST
Amritsar train accident: Tragedy struck at a Dussehra celebration in Amritsar on Friday when a speeding train ran over a festive crowd that spilled on to the tracks while watching the customary burning of a giant Ravana effigy.

Amritsar train accident: Navjot Kaur Sidhu hits back at critics, says people politicising issue should be ashamed
By Agencies | Amritsar
UPDATED ON OCT 20, 2018 01:25 AM IST
Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the Dussehra celebrations in Amritsar where over 61 people were killed in a mishap.

It was dark, couldn’t hear train coming because of crackers: Eyewitnesses
By Surjit Singh | Hindustan Times, Amritsar
UPDATED ON OCT 20, 2018 01:01 AM IST
Eyewitnesses of the train accident at Amritsar said normally the Ravan effigy is burnt earlier but this time it was delayed.

‘Heart-wrenching’: PM Modi condoles Amritsar train tragedy
By Agencies | New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 19, 2018 10:13 PM IST
Several people were mowed down by a passing train when they were standing across railway tracks in Amritsar to watch burning of Ravana effigy as part of Dussehra celebrations.
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