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October 19, 2026 4:50 PM
Elaborate pandals, clay idols, the rhythm of the dhaak and gatherings of families and neighbours define Durga Puja across West Bengal, where the worship of the Goddess is also a major celebration of art and cultural identity. From neighbourhood comm...
October 19, 2026 4:34 PM
Temple prayers, Garba gatherings, dramatic retellings of the Ramayana and family reunions give Navratri and Dussehra a global presence, carrying religious traditions across borders while creating spaces for cultural exchange. Celebrations take diffe...
October 19, 2026 4:21 PM
Illuminated palaces, carefully arranged dolls, floral gatherings and ceremonies introducing children to learning give Navratri and Dussehra distinct expressions across South India. Across the region, worship of the Goddess brings together devotion, a...
October 19, 2026 4:23 PM
Benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Monday after two days of a rally, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping to 22,888.95, following a decline in private bank stocks, mainly HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, and weak global ...
October 19, 2026 3:58 PM
India will host the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) for the first time in New Delhi from October 26 to 28, 2026, bringing together more than 100 international delegates and experts to discuss global measurement s...
October 19, 2026 4:08 PM
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) expects approval soon for two proposed Namo Bharat corridors -- Delhi-Panipat-Karnal and Delhi-Gurugram-Behror -- as it marks three years of operations of the regional rapid rail service. Bes...
October 19, 2026 3:50 PM
Several parts of Rajasthan witnessed rainfall and hailstorms over the past two days under the influence of a Western Disturbance, leading to a decline in temperatures, the weather department said on Monday. Rainfall was reported in several districts...
October 19, 2026 3:46 PM
As part of its initiative to minimise loss of life caused by natural disasters, Uttar Pradesh government is installing lightning detection sensors in five districts of the state in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM...
October 19, 2026 3:27 PM
Navratri is regarded as a special festival devoted to the worship of divine power, self-purification and spiritual practice. During the nine-day celebration, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The tradition of worshipping the Goddess,...
October 19, 2026 3:27 PM
India's Kokila clinched the silver medal in the women's J2 -52kg para-judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday after losing to Kyrgyzstan's Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy in the final. Competing at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Ha...
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