Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.
For the second straight year, the popular festival will be celebrated under the long shadow of the pandemic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared on X a garba song he wrote as a tribute to Goddess Durga.
As per the guidelines, the height of Goddess Durga idols installed by mandals (during Navratri) have been capped at four feet and household ones at two feet, and immersion procession, crowded affairs during normal times, have been disallowed.
What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!
When it comes to fashion, Katha has just one mantra.
The only silver lining in March's performance -- which otherwise dragged down the financial year's momentum -- was a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth compared to March of the previous year. This is largely due to incentives, festival-driven gains, and new launches.
Here are some interesting responses we received.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!
Not just colours, flaunt your style with these simple fashion tips.
As India celebrates Navratri (nine nights in Sanskrit) with great pomp and splendour, we bring you glimpses of festivities in Mumbai.
The recent stampede at New Delhi Railway station, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people, highlights a recurring issue in India: deadly stampedes. This tragedy is not an isolated incident, as numerous stampedes resulting in significant casualties have occurred over the years. This article explores some of the most devastating stampedes in India, including the deadly event at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj just a few weeks ago, the 2024 tragedy at a 'satsang' in Hathras, and the 2013 stampede during Navratri festivities in Madhya Pradesh.
Reader Savithri Yamijala from Bengaluru shared her Navratri pics.
'When they disappear -- and disappear they will -- they'll take with them some of the joyous vibrancy of our social fabric.' 'All we can do is enjoy them while they last,' says Geetanjali Krishna.
Find out how Navratri is celebrated in different parts of Southern India.
We bring you recipes for some of the commonly served snacks during Navratri.
Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country in recent years.
She has been a fashion trendsetter -- remember the sky blue lehenga? -- right from her first song, Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi. She continues to notch hits with almost every outfit she wears.
Feeling festive? These celebs will inspire you to try some desi fashion.
The total vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 32 per cent on-year rise in October to 28,32,944 units with all segments including two-wheelers and passenger vehicles registering strong growth, Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA) said on Wednesday. The total vehicle retail sales in October 2023 stood at 21,43,929 units, as per FADA. The strong growth in October this year was largely driven by the rural market, especially boosting two-wheeler and passenger vehicles sales, supported by increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops, FADA said.
The MEA has taken strong exception to the two reported incidents in Bangladesh.
Clad in gold, the ever youthful star looked glamorous as always.
Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season.
Here's all the fashion inspiration you need for your Navratri dressing on Day 8.
This Navratri get inspired by celeb style!
The countdown for the Ambani wedding begins.
Rediff readers shared these cute pictures.
As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.
Get inspired by these celeb and glam up your Navratri style.
The malai of a coconut is a unusually good addition to sama millet kheer
A Muslim convict, who is serving life term in Bihar's Bhagalpur Jail, has been observing fast during Navratri. Mohammad Tanveer alias Langra, a convicted prisoner lodged in the central jail in Bhagalpur district, is religiously following Navratri rituals, according to Jail Superintendent Jitendra Kumar.
Why starve while fasting when you can feast on these nutritious goodies?
The festival of dance and revelry is here and we want to see what you're wearing.
Let the celebs give you a fashion lesson or two on how to wear white on Day 5.
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday vacated the 6, Flagstaff Road residence to move to his new address in the Lutyens' Zone.
Navratri, which began on October 8, heralds the season of festivities in India.
Jahnavi Patel shares three delicious Navratri recipes she learned from her mother Namrata Patel.
Serial blasts in Ahmedabad, recoveries of crude bombs from Surat and terror threats have failed to prevent people from celebrating the ongoing nine-day Navratri festival.
