After a gap of eight years, college union elections will be held in Odisha. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on ...

Also known as Vijayadashami, it falls on the tenth day of Navratri or the fifth day of Durga Puja. This year, it falls on October 24. The day marks the victory of good over evil. According to ...

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Over the centuries, Durga Puja has evolved from a private affair of Zamindars to a mass celebration on a global scale. It is now much more than just a religious festival – it’s a cultural ...

Gandhi Jayanti was observed on Wednesday, October 2, and several regional holidays such as Navratri, Durga Puja, and state-specific festivals will lead to additional bank holidays. The RBI ...

It's time for celebration. It's time for Durga Puja. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. As you step onto your balcony, you see young people in vibrant new clothes ...

Just like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali in Maharashtra, Durga Puja is a grand and meaningful festival, especially in West Bengal. It is the the most awaited time of the year for them and they ...

The origin of Durga Puja dates back to ancient times. As mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, the most significant period to worship Goddess Durga was during Chaitra Navratri, held in spring.

Durga Puja celebrations began in various parts of India this week with millions marking Sashti on Wednesday. The annual event is observed during the month of Ashwin with most revellers located in ...

The auspicious occasion of Durga Puja is here, and with it, comes the promise of new beginnings, triumph of good over evil, and reunion with loved ones. As the goddess of power and strength ...

Durga Puja 2024 rituals have kicked off in the Durga Puja pandals across the city from today. One of the oldest Durga Puja in Mumbai - Bombay Durga Bari Samiti conducted special puja in the ...

IMAGE: Hazaar Haath Kali. All photographs: Sandip Roy Durga Puja is indisputably Kolkata's biggest festival, a major driver of the state's economy. It's been described as the world's largest ...