Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha, a fortnight for honouring ancestors. It also marks the start of Devi Paksha, which leads to Durga Puja. Rituals like tarpan (offering water to ancestors) are ...

What is SIR Electoral Roll Bihar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral rolls four months prior to the Bihar state elections. 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 ...

The arrival of Sharadiya Navratri marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. Across India, especially in West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha, the festival is celebrated with grandeur—beautiful clay ...

The Election Commission has asked district magistrates in Bengal to start mapping electors enrolled in 2002 immediately as part of its effort to link that year’s voters’ list with the 2025 list before ...

Durga Puja is not just an Indian festival; it’s an emotion, especially for those heading back to their hometowns or exploring celebrations in different parts of the country. With pandal-hopping, ...

Sir Keir Starmer has rejected the flag being used as a symbol of “violence, fear and division” after Tommy Robinson’s Unite The Kingdom protest on Saturday. He also said the Government “will not stand ...

Navratri, a significant Hindu festival spanning nine nights, will commence on September 22nd in 2025, culminating in Dussehra on October 2nd. Unusually, the 2025 Navratri extends to ten days, offering ...

The US President seemed to be on his best behaviour during his visit to the Prime Minister’s country residence. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access ...

Maa Durga returns, enveloping us in a spirit of love, optimism, and sacred blessings. She transcends the roles of protector and mother; she stands as the ultimate mentor, embodying bravery, wisdom, ...

Number 10’s Director of Strategy Paul Ovenden quit on Monday when emails he sent in 2017 emerged. The former Sunday newspaper journalist began working for Labour in 2014 and is a close ally of both ...