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For the second straight year, the popular festival will be celebrated under the long shadow of the pandemic.
The Royal Challenger's Bengaluru parade in celebration of the team's maiden Indian Premiere League win in 18 years turned into tragedy as at least 11 fans died and several were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
A special court in India has reserved its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six people and injured over 100. The trial began nearly 17 years after the bombing in the town of Malegaon, located in Maharashtra. The prosecution concluded its final arguments on Saturday, marking the end of the hearings. Seven individuals, including Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit and BJP leader Pragya Thakur, are facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The verdict is expected to be delivered on May 8th.
'Orange outfit, full swag, and ready to lead like a boss!'
After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.
'That is why an emotional appeal to the President.' 'There needs to be a strict law. The accused should be punished immediately.' 'All cases should be heard in fast-track courts.' 'In rural areas, women's cases are not even registered. There, political pressure stops them.' 'And if cases are not registered under political pressure, then their voices are completely silenced.'
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!
As India celebrates Navratri (nine nights in Sanskrit) with great pomp and splendour, we bring you glimpses of festivities in Mumbai.
Ayushmann Khurrana and Pashmina Roshan share some sizzling chemistry in their new Garba song Jachdi, which is out just in time for Navratri.
Not just colours, flaunt your style with these simple fashion tips.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother on Wednesday that the 'churma' prepared by her reminded him of his mother and turned him emotional.
Temples across Maharashtra are increasingly adopting dress codes for visitors, urging devotees to wear modest and traditional attire. While temple trusts argue that these codes maintain sanctity, visitors have mixed reactions. The trend, which started with the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple in Mumbai, has spread to other temples, including those in Pune, Ratnagiri, and Ahilyanagar. The move has been welcomed by some, who believe it promotes respect and decorum within religious spaces. However, others argue that it is unnecessary and restrictive. Right-wing organizations are advocating for similar dress codes across all temples in Maharashtra, including prominent state-run temples like the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple.
Dressed in a yellow kurta and white pyjamas, the cricketer was escorted to the deity where he offered prayers and sought the deity's blessings on the second day of Shardiya Navratri.
Parathas made from buckwheat, water chestnut flour and alu have a different texture, and an altogether unusual taste.
'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.
Reader Savithri Yamijala from Bengaluru shared her Navratri pics.
77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared on X a garba song he wrote as a tribute to Goddess Durga.
Feeling festive? These celebs will inspire you to try some desi fashion.
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Here's all the fashion inspiration you need for your Navratri dressing on Day 8.
This Navratri get inspired by celeb style!
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.
Get inspired by these celeb and glam up your Navratri style.
Rediff readers shared these cute pictures.
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.
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.
Follow these tips if you want to control your diabetes during Navratri.
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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.
We bring you glimpses of Navratri celebrations in India and abroad.
This traditional preparation is a hit among the young and old alike.
