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NEW DELHI: Ahead of Bihar's Chhath festival, Indian Railways has introduced a unique arrangement of playing popular folk songs dedicated to the Chhath festival at over 100 prominent stations across the country. In the first phase, this initiative has been implemented at 30 different stations, where announcements of train departures or arrivals pause for a while. During these intervals, folk songs sung by well-known singers such as Sharda Sinha, Nitu Kumari Navgeet, Vindyavasni Devi and others a ...Read More >
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Secondary Education in the Uttar Pradesh government, Gulab Devi, celebrated Bhai Dooj with Maulana Mohammad Firoz Khan at her residence in Chandausi, Sambhal district. A picture shows Devi applying a tilak on Maulana's forehead. The two have reportedly been celebrating Bhai Dooj and Raksha Bandhan together for the past 13 years. ...Read More >
While most of India worships Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity during Diwali, Bengal celebrates Kali Puja to honor the fierce Goddess of power and protection. Here's why the two traditions differ and how both represent light triumphing over darkness.India's diversity often shines brightest during its festivals, and Diwali is a perfect example of that. While homes across North India glow with diyas for Goddess Lakshmi, Bengal's night sky fills with chants of "Jai Maa Kali." The difference lies not i ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar's political theatre thrives on caste, social equations, spectacles and power plays. But every election, a handful of people emerge, breaking rules, defying party strongholds and grabbing headlines. The 2025 assembly elections in the state are no different. Pushpam Priya brings cosmopolitan vision. Tej Pratap Yadav thrives on rebellion. Khesari Lal Yadav entertains with daring songs. Maithili Thakur mesmerises with her classical voice. Anant Singh shows raw muscle. Osama Shahab carr ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Ayodhya burst into celebration as Deepotsav unfolded with unmatched grandeur and devotion on Sunday.The city transformed into a resplendent canvas of lights, music, and faith as tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off Ramayana Shobha Yatra from Saket Mahavidyalaya by waving the Jai Shri Ram flag and beating ceremonial drums.The magnificent procession, which culminated at Ram Katha Park, showcased 22 dazzling tableaux depicting episodes from the seven 'kands' of the Ramaya ...Read More >
Pune: Olympian Balraj Panwar nailed his first medal at the continental level with the single scull gold as India wrapped up their campaign in the Asian Rowing Championships in Vietnam on a high on Sunday.Balraj clocked 7 minutes 37.80 seconds to top the 2 kilometre race ahead of Iraq's Bakr Shihab Ahmed Al-Dulami (7:38.99) and Indonesia's Memo (7:47.05) at the Gia Dam River course in Hai Phong.The Indian contingent also grabbed silver in men's double scull, lightweight men's quadruple scull and ...Read More >
The mini truck plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge, officials said. Mumbai: At least eight persons were killed and 15 others injured when a speeding mini truck fell into a gorge in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred around 10.30 am in the Chandsaili ghat section within the jurisdiction of Taloda police station. A mini truck with about 40 persons on board was returning from a pilgrimage site when its driver lost control of the vehicle, an official ...Read More >
Patna: Popular Bhojpuri singer and actor Khesari Lal Yadav joined the RJD on Thursday along with his wife, Chanda Devi, saying that the entire state wants a change in the govt."Bihar earnestly wants a change... Ek baar badalne ki jarurat hai (there is a need to change the govt once)," Khesari told reporters, adding that he joined the party because he wants to be part of this change. He said Bihar urgently needs to launch steps to check large-scale migration so that families stay together.Khesari ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): As the lamps of Diwali flicker across India this year, from the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the sandy villages of Rajasthan and the chawls of Pune, some families are celebrating a new kind of Lakshmi Puja, one not marked by gold coins or rituals, but by pride and tears of joy. Their daughters, once told that sports were no place for women, have become symbols of fortune and empowerment through the game of Kho Kho. These young women - Magai Majhi from Odis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): As the lamps of Diwali flicker across India this year, from the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the sandy villages of Rajasthan and the chawls of Pune, some families are celebrating a new kind of Lakshmi Puja, one not marked by gold coins or rituals, but by pride and tears of joy. Their daughters, once told that sports were no place for women, have become symbols of fortune and empowerment through the game of Kho Kho. These young women - Magai Majhi from Odis ...Read More >
Patna: Popular Bhojpuri singer and actor Khesari Lal Yadav joined the RJD on Thursday along with his wife, Chanda Devi, saying that the entire state wants a change in the govt."Bihar earnestly wants a change... Ek baar badalne ki jarurat hai (there is a need to change the govt once)," Khesari told reporters, adding that he joined the party because he wants to be part of this change. He said Bihar urgently needs to launch steps to check large-scale migration so that families stay together.Khesari ...Read More >
Patna: A day after Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha filed his nomination papers from the Lakhisarai Assembly constituency, his election affidavit has drawn public attention, particularly to the significant difference in assets between him and his wife, Sushila Devi. According to the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission, Vijay Sinha declared movable assets worth Rs 1.01 crore, including Rs 55,000 in cash, Rs 29 lakh in bank deposits, and stock investments exceeding Rs 45 l ...Read More >
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 16 (UNI) Manipur once again reigned supreme, defeating Bengal 1-0 to defend their Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2025-26 title at the RKM Ashrama ground here. It was Lynda Kom Serto who rose to the occasion in stoppage time, scoring the decisive goal in the 93rd minute, breaking Bengal's hearts and sealing a record-extending 23rd title for the Northeastern giants. The half time ended goalless. From the outset, it was cle ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (PTI) Veteran Telugu and Tamil actress and playback singer R Balasaraswathi Devi died at her residence here on Wednesday due to old age, her family members said. She was 97. Balasaraswathi Devi was the first playback singer in the Telugu film industry. "She was unwell for the last two to three days. She passed away peacefully at 8 am today," family sources said. Her singing career began in the 'Sati Anasuya' movie, and she sang over 2,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil and other lan ...Read More >
Jaipur: Agra's 54-year-old Sarvesh Devi and Sawai Madhopur's 37-year-old Digambar Raigar were among the eight critically ill patients who died in SMS hospital on Oct 5 when a short circuit triggered a fire in one of the neurosurgery ICUs. Both deaths, however, have not been acknowledged by SMS Hospital management. Now, their families have reached Jaipur to demand that govt compensate them for the loss of their family member.Devi, admitted to ICU-II, underwent surgery on the morning of Oct 5. In ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: The death toll in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district rose to 16 after the body of a child was recovered on Wednesday morning from the debris of a massive landslide that buried a private bus on Tuesday evening, officials said. Rescue operations have been called off. The bus, carrying 18 passengers, was crushed under a collapsing mountainside in the Bhalughat area, following two days of relentless rain that destabilised the hillside. Superintendent of Police of Bilaspur, Sandeep Dh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Dussehra, Ankita Lokhande shared a heartfelt message reflecting on overcoming challenges in her personal life. The actress spoke about the struggles her family faced and praised her husband, Vicky Jain for recovering strongly from his health issues. In her latest post on Instagram, Ankita emphasized that, like Lord Ram defeating Ravan, Dussehra symbolizes triumph over negativity and the strength to overcome obstacles. She posted her video where ...Read More >
Desi girl Priyanka Chopra is currently in Mumbai, and she visited the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Tuesday. The actress was spotted arriving at a pandal organised by Rani Mukerji and Kajol's families. She looked absolutely stunning in a blue ethnic suit, and was seen warmly greeting Kajol's sister Tanishaa Mukerji, and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji. Several pictures and videos shared by the paparazzi show Priyanka Chopra arriving for the Durga Puja celebration in Mumbai. She rocked a b ...Read More >
Kajol experienced a bittersweet Durga Puja this year. She faced three family losses in 2025. Stepping into the familiar pandal was an emotional moment for her. Her sister Tanishaa spoke about carrying forward family traditions. The family honored their late loved ones' legacy with warmth. Kajol also continues her work with The Trial 2, streaming on JioHotstar. This year's Durga Puja hit a bittersweet note for Kajol. Usually, all smiles and festive vibes at the pandal, the actor confessed that 2 ...Read More >
According to Hindu mythology, Maa Durga is said to have killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura on this day. The tariff theme 'Pandal' comes amid 50 per cent tariffs by the US on Indian goods and 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceutical goods and non-US-made movies. Earlier today, Devotees flocked in huge numbers to the Alopi Shankari Devi Shakti Peeth Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on the occasion of Maha Navami. The temple also witnessed a large gathering on the auspicious day of As ...Read More >
Bahraich (UP), Sep 28 (PTI) Police here on Wednesday recovered the bodies of four members of a family and two teenagers from a house that had been engulfed in fire, officials said. Two of the victims were allegedly found with their throats slit, an official said. The incident occurred at the house of Vijay Kumar Maurya, a farmer in the Teperaha village under the Ramgaon police station area, said sub-inspector Ayodhya Singh. The officer told PTI that the house was engulfed in flames early Wedne ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday termed the release of a postage stamp and a coin to commemorate the centenary of the RSS a "grave injury and insult" to the Constitution, which the Sangh "never accepted". In a statement, the Politburo of the CPI(M) said it is highly objectionable that an official coin should replicate the 'Bharat Mata' image of a Hindu goddess promoted by the RSS, adding that the postage stamp showing uniformed RSS volunteers at the 196 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Alia Bhatt made heads turn when she arrived at the 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja on Wednesday. Donning an exquisite lehenga, Alia undoubtedly captivated the attention of the other devotees at the pandal. What made her appearance even more memorable was her rushing to greet actress Rani Mukerji. The two shared a heartfelt hug and posed happily for pictures, joined by Ayan Mukerji and Tanisha Mukerji for a cheerful photo session. Earlier ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Nothing beats the feeling of celebrating festivals with your family members. This Durga Puja, our Bollywood celebrities are also ensuring they indulge in festive vibes surrounded by their loved ones. On Wednesday, actor Ajay Devgn joined her wife Kajol and daughter Nysa at the 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Also Read | Nagarjuna Gets Personality Rights Protection: Delhi High Court Issues Restraining Order on Unauthorised Use of Telugu Su ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Nothing beats the feeling of celebrating festivals with your family members. This Durga Puja, our Bollywood celebrities are also ensuring they indulge in festive vibes surrounded by their loved ones. On Wednesday, actor Ajay Devgn joined her wife Kajol and daughter Nysa at the 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja.For darshan, Ajay opted for traditional wear. He arrived at the pandal donning a green kurta. He even posed for the fam-jam pictures wi ...Read More >
When it comes to festivals, the more the merrier," says Ronit Bose Roy, who is "blessed to belong to three states." He says, "I am a Bengali born in Maharashtra and have grown up in Gujarat. So, it's a special time of the year and I love celebrating both Navratri and Durga Puja." The Adaalat actor adds, "I am a big follower of Mataji, and we celebrate all the Navratris. We have maintained our Durga Puja traditions as well." Excerpts from a chat: 'We serve bhog to everyone during pujo' I have som ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, along with Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Durga Puja. According to the President's Secretariat, the President said, "On the auspicious ...Read More >
The judge held the accused guilty on September 22 and pronounced the sentence on Monday. Mathura: A special fast-track court here has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping and duping a European woman of 1 lakh euros on the pretext of marriage, officials said on Tuesday. The court also awarded five years' imprisonment to his mother for abetting the crime and imposed fines of Rs 7.90 lakh and Rs 5.90 lakh on the two, respectively. Assistant District Government Counsel ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 30: 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. Navratri 2025: Varun Dhawan Shares Heartwarming Glimpse of Durga ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Author and former actress Twinkle Khanna on Tuesday was spotted offering prayers at the prestigious 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Twinkle was all smiles as she met her friends Kajol and Rani Mukerji at the pandal. The trio even posed for the pictures. Also Read | Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Case: Bombay High Court Directs NCB to Return Bollywood Actress Rhea Chakraborty's Passport. On Tuesday evening, actor Priyanka Chopra also pai ...Read More >
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