News for 'Durga of Durga Puja'

8 arrested over Cuttack violence; VHP calls 12-hour bandh

8 arrested over Cuttack violence; VHP calls 12-hour bandh

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Odisha government imposed prohibitory orders and suspended internet services in Cuttack following violence after a Durga idol immersion procession. Clashes erupted, injuring several people, including police personnel. Authorities are taking strict action against misinformation spread on social media.

Puja brings cheer to companies and people

Puja brings cheer to companies and people

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Despite slowdown, corporates are investing heavily in advertisements not just in Kolkata but also in other metros.

Why Kolu Tradition Is So Important To Me

Why Kolu Tradition Is So Important To Me

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

In Mylapore in Chennai, an entire street is lined up with Kolu dolls; it's a wonderful sight to see the variety of dolls on display, recounts Sudha Chandrasekar.

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to secure full cooperation from authorities in the case of singer Zubeen Garg's death.

Kolkata Puja pandals that cost more than a million

Kolkata Puja pandals that cost more than a million

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

There are many puja committees in Kolkata that are heard to have spent more than 10 lakhs on pandals.

Bihar CM, cabinet colleagues gripped by puja fever

Bihar CM, cabinet colleagues gripped by puja fever

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Taking time out of his schedule, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday went around Durga puja pandals in the state capital along with his cabinet colleagues.

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'

PIX: Rani plays sindoor khela

PIX: Rani plays sindoor khela

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Celebrating Durga Puja with Rani Mukerji!

When didi is here...: Mamata won't implement Waqf Act in Bengal

When didi is here...: Mamata won't implement Waqf Act in Bengal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Banerjee said she will protect the minority people and their property.

For Pranab, Puja back home more important than LA

For Pranab, Puja back home more important than LA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Former US defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld once had to catch Mukherjee in Kirnahar during the Puja.

Durga idol immersion: Let people live in harmony, court tells Mamata govt

Durga idol immersion: Let people live in harmony, court tells Mamata govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The HC was hearing three PILs challenging the restrictions on immersion of idols at the end of the five-day Durga Puja festival.

As per Constitution am intervening in RG Kar hospital deadlock: Governor

As per Constitution am intervening in RG Kar hospital deadlock: Governor

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Alleging that the West Bengal government headed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has failed to carry out its basic duties to protect the lives and properties of citizens, Governor C V Ananda Bose on Wednesday said that his office is already intervening in the RG Kar impasse under provisions in the Constitution.

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi on Thursday confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, calling it an "honour" to revisit the "passionate football nation" where he last played 14 years ago.

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

Golden Girls Tanishaa, Tanuja, Rani

Golden Girls Tanishaa, Tanuja, Rani

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Rani Mukerji continued her Durga Puja celebrations, but this time, there was a star addition.

E-mail from Goddess Durga

E-mail from Goddess Durga

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Durga Ma's Pujo list

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Film and television stars made their way to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Juhu, north west Mumbai, to celebrate Ashthami.

Recipe: Bethica's Bengali Sweet Tomato Chutney

Recipe: Bethica's Bengali Sweet Tomato Chutney

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Three of the junior doctors who were observing 'fast unto death' in Kolkata and Siliguri city in the northern part of the state have so far been hospitalised after their condition deteriorated.

Zubeen Garg's death: Manager, fest organiser arrested

Zubeen Garg's death: Manager, fest organiser arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma and festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta were arrested from Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, the Assam Police said.

Rani, Sanjay Dutt's day of prayer

Rani, Sanjay Dutt's day of prayer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Bengal: Tatas may get land before Puja

Bengal: Tatas may get land before Puja

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

The West Bengal government said on Thursday it would go ahead with land acquisition for the Rs 1,000-crore (Rs 10 billion) small car project of Tata Motors at Singur in Hooghly district before Puja.

Pranab Mukherjee: Mirati man who craved slice of village

Pranab Mukherjee: Mirati man who craved slice of village

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

From the dusty lanes of Mirati, life took the scholar politician to the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan through a warren of powerful offices he held, but the village stuck, the bond only grew stronger.

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.'

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'

Kajol's RED HOT Festive Fashion

Kajol's RED HOT Festive Fashion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

When she's not pulling out her gorgeous saris for the Durga poojo pandal, she's making a statement with the different colours of Navratri.

Will You Dress Like Adah For Pujo?

Will You Dress Like Adah For Pujo?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Get inspired by these styles when you go pandal hopping during Durga Puja.

Downpour triggers 35 landslides in Darjeeling, 23 killed

Downpour triggers 35 landslides in Darjeeling, 23 killed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

At least 23 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade in Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas on Sunday, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of stranded tourists amid widespread devastation, officials said.

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Iqbal Hossain was arrested from Cox's Bazar sea beach area on Thursday night and is suspected to be the one who allegedly placed a copy of the Quran at a Durga Puja venue in Cumilla, bdnews24.com reported.

Kolkata Remembers KK On His Birthday

Kolkata Remembers KK On His Birthday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, the day, he would have turned 54, a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata celebrated the singer's birthday.

Lookout notice issued against Zubeen Garg's manager

Lookout notice issued against Zubeen Garg's manager

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that lookout notices have been issued against North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma in the singer's death case.

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Candid moments at the Durga Puja pandal.

This is how Pranab worships Ma Durga

This is how Pranab worships Ma Durga

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Union Minister Pranab Mukherjee worshipped Goddess Durga on Thursday at his ancestral home in Mirati village on 'Mahasaptami', the first day of the four-day long puja.

Diyas To Drones: How Festivals Are Being Redefined

Diyas To Drones: How Festivals Are Being Redefined

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

From drone-lit skies and gemstone rangolis to fragrance journeys and theatrical thalis, India's new-age festive events blend heritage with high-tech spectacle to create memories that feel both intimate and unforgettable.

What's Dada Doing At Lords?

What's Dada Doing At Lords?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The BCCI boss inaugurated the Garia Mitali Sangha Naba Durga Puja festival in Kolkata.

Did you know the world's tallest Durga this year is in Assam?

Did you know the world's tallest Durga this year is in Assam?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Let's go pandal hopping through India.

Bihar ministers to campaign in Gujarat for Modi

Bihar ministers to campaign in Gujarat for Modi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

State Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh and Health Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey -- both known Modi supporters -- said they would campaign in Gujarat after Durga Puja festivities are over

Indian bus attacked in Bangladesh: Tripura minister

Indian bus attacked in Bangladesh: Tripura minister

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Tripura's Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury alleged that a bus on the way to Kolkata from Agartala was attacked in Bangladesh.

Record Rs 474 Cr Insurance Cover For Ganesh Mandal

Record Rs 474 Cr Insurance Cover For Ganesh Mandal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Of the Rs 474.4 crore insurance cover, the largest component -- Rs 375 crore -- has been allocated towards personal accident cover for volunteers.