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Mumbai Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Devoleena Bhattachrajee embraced motherhood in 2024, and the actress will be celebrating her first Diwali post-motherhood this year. Talking to IANS on her special plans for Diwali this year, Devoleena elaborated on the same. "I am looking forward to celebrating both Diwali and Kali Puja with my family this year," stated Devoleena while talking to IANS. "I will visit a Kali mandir and take blessings. We will also decorate and light our place. May goddess Lakshmi come to us and bless my home and my family. I will make festive sweets." Talking about her 9-month-old baby boy, Joy, she said, "Joy is making our festival more special, and on Diwali, I'm looking forward to buying him gifts. We will celebrate a green Diwali." The actress further spoke about the importance of the festival of lights in her life while growing up. She said, "Diwali wasn't just about decoration, making sweets, and lighting diyas. We also celebrated Kali Puja, so we used to stay up and hungry till late midnight and offer prayers to Mother Kali. In the late evening we used to perform Laxmi puja at home, so Diwali during my childhood was more devotional." She added, "We didn't have the culture of card parties, it was all about worshipping. The second day of Diwali was usually about visiting relatives' houses, sharing sweets and taking blessings. And later in the evening we used to go for pandal hoping. The Kali Puja celebration was a major highlight on the day of Diwali back in Assam. Post Diwali we also celebrate Bhai Dooj, so the celebration used to be long and fun-filled. Not to forget the khichuri prasad we used to enjoy late on cold nights post 12, on the day of Diwali. When asked what Diwali means to her, the actress said, "Diwali is the festival of light and devotion. I feel the festival brings brotherhood, unity and prosperity among us. We all enjoy blessings of Mother Shakti, and the country becomes more secure for females. While celebrating, we all must remember to be responsible to the environment and street animals and remember sharing and caring is the biggest way to celebrate any festival." For the uninitiated, actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee married her long-time boyfriend, Shahnawaz Sheikh, a fitness trainer, on December 14, 2022. The couple had an intimate court wedding that was attended by only family members and a few friends, as the couple chose to keep the occasion private and simple. Nearly two years after their marriage, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on December 18, 2024. Devoleena announced the news on social media, expressing her joint gratitude.
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a horrifying incident in Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, five people, including two couples and an eight-year-old girl, were injured after a white Audi car allegedly ran over them while they were asleep on the footpath near Shiva Camp around 1.45 a.m. on July 9. Eyewitnesses on Sunday said that the driver, later identified as Utsav Shekhar (40), was drunk at the time and tried to escape before ramming into a dumper parked ahead. The victims -- Ladhi (40), her husband Sabami alias Chirma (45), their eight-year-old daughter Bimla, and another couple Ram Chande ...Read More >
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples like Sigandur Chowdeshwari and Kollur Mookambike. The bridge was built to address long-standing co ...Read More >
October 2025 is packed with major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja In this festive season, several states will observe many bank holidays during the month. In October 2025, there will be a national holiday when banks across all states will remain closed. Due to various local festivals, several bank branches will also remain closed in different states. While online banking services will remain available, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed specific days in October ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): As Navratri festivities light up the country, the state government has permitted food stalls and other businesses to remain open till the early morning hours, a move that has been welcomed by vendors and traders who said it would significantly boost their earnings during the festive season. The move has been welcomed by vendors and traders who consider it profitable for their business. Also Read | 'Expectations vs Reality': Smriti Irani Shares Her Weekend on 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2' Set (View Post). The decision, taken under the gui ...Read More >
The Chatribari Sarbajanin Debopujasthan Samity, honoring the valor of the Indian Army, has crafted a unique theme for this year's Durga Puja pandal in Guwahati. Featuring a magnificent idol of Goddess Durga, the pandal is adorned with cutouts of fighter jets, submarines, and statues of uniformed Indian soldiers, reflecting a deep sense of patriotism. In addition to the military theme, the pandal sets aside a space to commemorate the celebrated singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19. ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), on Saturday, issued instructions to Durga Puja committees to open parks, which will be used for puja mandap, for the people within 14 days after the idol immersion in the city. A KMC official has said that this condition was imposed from the time permission was given to Durga Puja committees to use parks for their puja mandaps. The decision to give a timeline to open such parks for public was taken after observing that many parks remain closed for a long time after Durga Puja as puja committees delay in removing mandap ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra is currently in Mumbai for work commitments. And on Tuesday, she took some time off her schedule to visit one of the most famous Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai. Dressed in a royal blue suit, Priyanka exuded desi vibes as she offered prayers to Goddess Durga. In the visuals captured by the paps, the 'Mary Kom' star could be seen extending her greetings to the devotees present at the pandal.She also met with Kajol's sister Tanisha and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji there. Earlier on Monday, actor Ranbir Kapoor was spotted offering pra ...Read More >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...Read More >
School Holidays: Students in Telangana are in for a treat with a string of upcoming holidays. As schools resume after summer, breaks become scarce, but a welcome exception is just around the corner. Schools across the state will enjoy a stretch of holidays from July 19 to 21: * July 19 (Saturday): Most schools will operate for only half a day, while some are closed. * July 20 (Sunday): Weekend holiday. * July 21 (Monday): Official public holiday for the Bonalu festival. Many students are lik ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 19 (PTI) The five guarantee schemes implemented by the Karnataka government accounted for 15 per cent of its revenue expenditure for the fiscal year 2023-24, said the CAG report, which was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday. The Congress government implemented the five pre-poll guarantees after it came to power in May 2023. The five guarantee schemes are 'Gruha Jyothi' offering 200 units electricity free to every household, 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme promising Rs 2,000 to every woman head of a family and 'Anna Bhagya' offering 10 kg rice to every member of the BPL family a month. ...Read More >
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the Durga Puja pandal of Santosh Mitra Square here, and said he prayed to the goddess that post the 2026 West Bengal assembly polls, there is a new government which restores the state's lost 'Sonar Bangla' glory. Shah said Bengal should once again become safe, peaceful and prosperous, fulfilling the dream of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. "I have prayed to Maa Durga that after this election, a government should be formed that can build a 'Sonar Bangla' (golden Bengal). Our Bengal should once again become safe, prosperous, peace ...Read More >
PM Narendra Modi at the Kali Bari temple in Delhi's CR Park New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited a Durga Puja pandal in south Delhi's CR Park neighbourhood on the auspicious occasion of Ashtami. He offered prayers to Goddess Durga amid chanting of mantras. The Prime Minister also performed an aarti at the iconic Kali Bari temple in the area. He then attended the celebrations held according to traditional Bengali culture. Heavy security arrangements were in place in view of PM ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): India has expressed its concern over the escalating incidents of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and desecration, and damage to their places of worship, and has also called on the interim government there to ensure the safety of minorities. In a response to question asked by RJD MP AD Singh, Minister of State for Ministry of External Affairs, Kirit Vardhan Singh in a written reply to Rajya Sabha, stated that the "primary responsibility" for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, "rests with ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an ordinary murderer would not have inflicted such kind of injuries," the bench said on Tuesday.The natur ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, and several political leaders thronged to Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple on the occasion of Lashkar Bonalu Jatara on Sunday. The Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, MP Anil Kumar Yadav, MLA Danam Nagender, offered silk cloths to Ujjaini Mahankali Ammavaru on behalf of the government. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, BJP Telangana Chief N Ramchander Rao, BRS leaders Talasani Srinivas Yadav, Marri Rajashekhar Reddy and o ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Agartala, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus, in southern Tripura's Udaipur on September 22, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said here on Monday. The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister will arrive in Agartala on September 22 afternoon and then go to Gomati district headquarter Udaipur to inaugurate the redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple, 65 km south of Agartala. "After inaugurating the redeveloped temple and the beautified surroundings, Modi will offer puja a ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Tanishaa Mukerji, who has been an active participant in the Durga Puja festival every year, is currently busy as a bee with the ongoing festivities. The actress opened up to IANS about the emotional significance of this year's celebration. Tanishaa, dressed in a traditional white Bengali saree, said the occasion felt deeply personal as it brought back memories of her late father and her uncle Debu Kaka, who passed away a few months ago. "Today is a very special day for me," she said. "It feels like my father has come to the puja. He loved the Durga Puja ...Read More >
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a comprehensive holiday calendar, urging citizens to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience. Major festivals such as Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Gandhi Jayanti contribute to the extended closures. In addition to these, the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays further reduce working days for banks. 🏦 Key Dates to Note: * October 1: Dussehra, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja (West Be ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, July 13, offered prayers at the Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on the occasion of Bonalu. Reddy presented a silk cloth to Goddess Mahankali, he received a a 'purnakhumbham' welcome from the priests and vedic scholars at the temple. Endowments minister Konda Surekha, Backward Classes Welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, SC, ST and Minorities Welfare department Adluri Laxman Kumar, and senior officials were also present on the occasion. Surekha offered 'bonam' to the goddess. The festivit ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The historic Golconda Fort came alive with colour, devotion and festive fervour as the annual Bonalu celebrations kicked off on a grand note on Thursday. The month-long festivities began with traditional prayers to Goddess Jagadambika at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali temple atop the fort. The first Bonam -- a traditional offering of rice, jaggery, curd and neem leaves carried in decorated brass or earthen pots -- was brought in a massive procession from Langar Houz Crossroads, accompanied by beats of drums, chants and the rhythmic dance of 'Potharajus' wielding whips. Women dressed ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 27: Banks will be closed for more than 15 days in October 2025 as the 10th month of the 25th year of the 21st century is packed with major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja. During October, several states will observe bank holidays due to regional festivals in addition to national holidays. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks across the country will stay shut for a total of 15 days in October. The October bank holiday of 15 days excludes all Sunday holidays when banks remain closed for business. As per the RBI list, banks will stay ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 29 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Jobra Durga Puja pandal in Cuttack on Sunday and inaugurated the intricately designed Silver Filigree Medha, offering his prayers to the goddess, the Public Relations Officer, Governor said in an official statement. The governor was accompanied by his wife, Jayashree Kambhampati, Also Read | EPFO Monthly Pension Scheme: Will Government Hike EPS-95 Minimum Pension From INR 1,000 to INR 7,500 Ahead ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered at the Jagannath temple in Puri as the grand annual Rath Yatra festival began on Friday morning. People from across the country arrived to witness the grand chariots of the three deities, Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra, at the Gundicha temple, where the deities reside for a week and then return to Jagannath temple. Speaking to ANI, Pooja Anand, a devotee from Mumbai, shared her emotions while witnessing the yatra for the first time. 'I have come from Mumbai. It is an out-of-thi ...Read More >
Tiruppur: A shocking case of alleged dowry harassment and suicide has emerged from Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district, where a 27-year-old woman died by suicide on Saturday, 29 June -- just 78 days after her wedding. Rithanya, daughter of Annadurai, a real estate businessman, was married on 11 April 2025 to Kavin Kumar (28), the grandson of a senior Congress leader in Tiruppur. The wedding was a grand celebration, with the bride's family gifting 300 sovereigns of gold and a Volvo SUV worth ₹70 lakh to the groom's side, bringing the total expenditure to over ₹2.5 crore. According to Rithanya's f ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Tuesday marks Maha Ashtami or Durgashtami, the eighth day of Navratri. It is also one of the most auspicious days for the Bengali community celebrating Durga Puja. This year, more than 25 Durga Puja venues are hosting grand celebrations in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, bringing both Bengalis and non-Bengalis to enjoy a slice of festivities with fun, food, and cultural events.Anal Mukherjee, secretary of the Bengal Cultural Association (BCA) at Ahmedabad Kalibari, told TOI that about 5,000 devotees are expected to be served bhog prasad on Ashtami. "We saw good participation in cultural ...Read More >