Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya, which is observed before the start of Durga Puja. He said on X, “Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya! As the sacred days ...

Sir — Faith clearly has no problem keeping up with fintech. The tradition of giving pranami — token monetary offerings to gods and goddesses — is not a new one. The expectation is that the offering ...

Nava Durga Puja, where nine distinct forms of the Goddess Durga are worshipped, has begun at the centuries-old Mangalchandi Temple in Moulvibazar's Sreemangal upazila. The ritual commenced today, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Workers decorate a community puja pandal depicting a theme of ‘communal harmony’. Such themes mirror Navratri’s spirit, where colours like red, green, and white symbolise passion, growth, and peace.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked its State election officers to be ready for the Special Intensive revision (SIR) by September 30, in an indication that the poll authority could launch ...

Navratri and Durga Puja festivities will soon begin in different parts of the country. While the Hindu festival of Navratri begins on September 22, it will end with Vijayadashami on October 2. It ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With Kerala clearing the decks for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll, the state will face the 2026 assembly election with a newly-prepared electoral roll ...

Google Gemini's AI feature, Nano Banana, has sparked another viral photo trend. After the buzz around vintage saree aesthetics and Garba-inspired transformations, users are now turning to the tool to ...