Durga Puja festivities in South Bengal, including Kolkata, are likely to be disrupted by inclement weather conditions as the India Meteorological Department has predicted intense rain starting Navami ...

Durga Puja for US-raised children thrives when celebrated with joy and inclusivity, not rigid rituals. Parents are encouraged to make the festival engaging through playful storytelling, hands-on ...

Kolkata (AFP) – Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping ...

The Hindu community does not want to see attacks on idols and temples during the upcoming Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Hindus, said leaders of two organisations yesterday. They said ...

With Mahalaya behind us, Debipokkho is well and truly underway. If you haven't yet set aside time for your Durga Puja shopping, you needn't panic—this is the modern age, and everything is now just a ...

As Kolkata prepares for Durga Puja, the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) and UNESCO have jointly released new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for universal accessibility in ...

Every year, city restaurants curate special Durga Puja menus celebrating the season’s spirit. From elaborate bhog thalis inspired by community feasts to fusion spreads blending Bengali flavours with ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: This year, Chaitra Navratri will last for only eight days instead of nine, leading to confusion regarding the exact date of Ashtami and Navami. Ashtami is considered a highly ...

The Kathmandu District Court has extended the custody of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai by five days. A bench of Judge Kamala Paudel on Sunday remanded Prasai to custody for five more days.

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