From Satyajit Ray's "Joi Baba Felunath" to Aparna Sen's "Parama," Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward in iconic Bengali films. Here, we explore six films from the past few years ...

Economist Sanjeev Sanyal on Monday defended the consumption and offering of meat during Durga Puja, saying it was an integral part of Shakta Hindu traditions. "Meat is core to Shakta Hinduism. It is ...

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Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri created an uproar on the internet ever since he issued an advisory to keep non-vegetarian food away from Durga Puja. He further called those who consume ...

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People in Telangana can now check if they have been issued notices as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 in the State. The option was made available on the website of the Chief ...

On August 26, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad told organisers of one of India’s biggest festivals how Durga Puja should be conducted: what the goddess should look like, who could be involved in the event ...

BENGALURU: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) claims and notices period, running from Aug 24 to Oct 22, covers 43.8 lakh voters who have been asked to provide documents establishing their place and ...

After self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri called for avoiding non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja in West Bengal, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal said that meat has ...

In 1610, when Islam Khan, the Mughal subahdar of Bengal, first arrived in Dhaka, legend has it that he witnessed Durga Puja on the banks of the Buriganga. The sound of the dhaks (drums) filled the air ...