The hub of the festival of Durga Puja, it is greatly celebrated here with supreme grandeur and cultural richness. Here in the city, during the festival, tourists can see numerous show-stopping ...

The special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bengal is likely to stretch over 45 to 50 days as the office of the chief electoral officer (CEO) will propose additional time for the ...

Sir — Durga Puja is a festival of all things gastronomic. But the stomach needs a strategy to survive. The first rule is pace. One egg roll at noon is wise, but a second before evening will guarantee ...

As families reunite, women drape themselves in stunning sarees, men dress in traditional kurtas, and everyone embraces vibrant colours that mirror the spirit of the festival. While there isn't a rigid ...

Shardiya Navratri, a vibrant nine-day festival starting September 22, celebrates the nine avatars of Goddess Durga. Each day is dedicated to a specific manifestation, like Shailputri, Brahmacharini, ...

Swati Kumari’s world pivoted around being the caretaker of her family which includes three children to the exclusion of everything else worth pursuing. The pandemic broadened the horizons for her. The ...

As the rains fade and autumn’s golden light takes hold, India comes alive with anticipation for one of its most cherished and dynamic festivals—Durga Puja. Also known as Durgotsava or Sharadotsava, ...

Navratri 2025: Offering the right bhog to each form of Maa Durga is a key ritual during the festival, believed to invite her blessings and prosperity. Navratri 2025: Navratri, the nine-day festival ...

Labour was “unprepared” for the “scale of the state that this country was in” when the Conservatives left office, the new Commons Leader has said. Sir Alan Campbell faced questions about Sir Keir ...

Commons Leader Sir Alan Campbell, who spoke at the despatch box for his first outing at the weekly Business Questions session in his new role (James Manning/PA) Labour was “unprepared” for the “scale ...

Nigel Farage is not a patriot, Sir Ed Davey has said. The Liberal Democrat leader launched the broadside against the head of Reform UK as he opened the first day of his party's conference by setting ...