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October 20, 2026 9:24 AM
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness, truth and the victory of good over evil. In her message on the...
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 4:08 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 3:46 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 3:13 PM
People thronged Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata and the districts of West Bengal in the early hours of Monday to offer anjali on Mahashtami, in keeping the prescribed timing of the rituals this year. From community pandals in the metropolis to tra...
October 19, 2026 3:02 PM
When Dussehra celebrations draw to a close across much of India, festivities begin in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu Valley. At the historic Dhalpur Maidan, village deities arrive in decorated palanquins, accompanied by priests, musicians and devotees, f...
October 19, 2026 12:53 PM
The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate t...
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