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Kolkata | The goddess takes the tram

Ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata, a tram turns into a living canvas — with hand-painted scenes that capture the season’s festive spirit

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Navratri 2023: Astrologist's tips for growth and prosperity during Navratri

Astrologer and Vastu expert, Dr Aarti Dahiya says that Navratri is one of the most majorly celebrated festivals in India. Some people feast while some people fast on but all of them worship Goddess Durga. These are the nine days of worship of the nine avatars of Goddess Durga, especially,…

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2023

The history of the Navratri vrat thali

Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated with fasting & festivities, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. It's origins remain elusive, but in the 1970s, the concept of a formal thali emerged. Today, restaurants offer innovative vrat thalis, reflecting India's diverse culinary heritage. #Navratri #HinduFestival #VratThali #CulinaryHeritage

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Visually impaired artists make Goddess Durga idols at art workshop 'Jol Chabi'

An art workshop titled 'Jol Chabi' was held here on Sunday to teach visually impaired artists how to make sculptures of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesha. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 24, 2023

WATCH | Karnataka’s first elephant care facility tells trumpeting tales of resilience

Durga, Rani, Lakshmi, Janumani, Anisha, and Gowri, all captive elephants once, occupy the facility today where they lead a relaxed life. But a lifetime of captivity has left them with some irreparable damage. At the facility, efforts are on to reverse those as much as possible.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Idols and sculptures are valued in Bengaluru, say migrant artisans

Migrant artisans from across the country arrive in Bengaluru during festival seasons such as Ganesha Chaturthi and Durga Puja. Many artisans from Kolkata travel to the City during the Ganesha season and stay on to make idols for the Durga festive season.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story

‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story set in rural Telangana

The Hindu · May 26, 2023

From a Himalayan kingdom to western Sydney: one man’s journey against his own victimhood

Om Dhungel escaped ethnic persecution in Bhutan to make a new life in Australia. The strength and potential of refugees like him, he says, is vastly underestimated

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2023

Abandoned ‘Durga’ fought on ventilator for days, but still her struggle to survive has no near ending

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The Times of India · Mar 30, 2023

AP PHOTOS: Artists paint, mold idols for Durga Puja festival

Spirits are soaring in India's “City of Joy” of as tens of thousands of people jostle on Kolkata's streets in celebration of “Durga Puja,” the most important festival of the Bengali community.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022