'If she manages to throw out people, go for surgical operations, clean up her image, she will be victorious.'
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.
The present Puja is as much about having fun as it is tied in with bowing to the Mother Goddess.
The annual festivities of Durga Puja are set to start and the City of Joy is gearing up for it. Sayan Dutta offers us a peek into the preparations.
If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai Seyalagam may interest you, suggests Divya Nair.
Hundreds and thousands of devout throng puja pandals as festive fever grips Kolkata on Friday, the second last day of Durga puja. But if weathermen are to be believed the rain gods may just play spoilsport.
The accused were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal, which shares a border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.
The Delhi police, however, said in a statement on 'X' that the animal seen in the video is a 'common house cat'.
'If I had continued staying in Kerala and making films, I would have probably lost my life.' 'I am no longer a film-maker.'
'We were asked to add a dialogue where the politician says she admires Mrs Gandhi.'
This is how the residents of Jamnagar danced the Garba.
'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?' 'If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been caught.' 'Getting justice for my daughter is my goal now and I want the CM to remember that.'
Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?
Several Bollywood stars visited the Durga Puja pandal to pay their respects.
In the past, Thackeray has expressed disappointment claiming "delay in the disqualification" of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after the Bal Thackeray-founded party split in June 2022.
The way the Bahraich riot has played out should worry the BJP. The party has emboldened Hindu youngsters to such an extent that its MLAs feel the need to go to the police against their party members. Is this what the BJP wants, asks Jyoti Punwani.
The actress is making most of the festive season.
A look at the star arrivals.
India has expressed concerns over a rise in violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, reporting 2,200 cases in Bangladesh and 112 in Pakistan this year. The Indian government has urged both countries to take measures to ensure the safety of minorities and has highlighted the issue at international forums. The government has also stated that it is monitoring the situation closely and has shared its concerns with the respective governments.
Smriti Irani's mother is Bengali so it wasn't surprising to see the minister perform the dhunuchi naach at a Durga Puja pandal on New Delhi's Pandara Road on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
The four-day Durga Puja festival in West Bengal and other states ended on Thursday with people celebrating Vijaya Dasami which marked Goddess Durga's return to her husband's home.
Shopkeepers in Bahraich scrambled to salvage their goods on Saturday, apprehending a demolition drive by the authorities. According to a local lawmaker, the Public Works Department has served demolition notices to 23 establishments -- 20 of them belonging to Muslims.
A comfortable temperature and a clear sky added to the joy of the festival of autumn, Durga Puja in Guwahati and other parts of Assam especially urban areas where hundreds of colourfully decorated and illuminated pandals are waiting to welcome the puja crowd over the next four days.
The sound of the dhak is an essential part of Pujo celebrations, says Indrayanee Mukherjee.
He said designs for special range of saris will be launched before Durga Puja.
The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said the tournament will go ahead on schedule irrespective of India's participation.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.
As festive fever grips India, prepare to go 'holy' this season, and usher in the aura of Maa Durga, for here come the Navratras.
A state government that came to power after swearing to protect all people without discrimination refused to help a non-Christian organisation till the high court rapped it on its knuckles, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.
Let's go pandal hopping through India.
This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.
Indian Police Services officer K Durga Prasad will no longer hold the charge of chief of the elite Special Protection Group.
With hilsa prices soaring, when you do cook it you need the finest recipe.
This Durga Puja, the world's largest Durga idol will be installed at Deshapriya Park in south Kolkata.
The state that is soaked in the puja fervour, is all set to welcome Maa Durga on October 20.
