Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country in recent years.
Vijesh Modi, senior sous chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special Navratri recipe.
A look at how people are celebrating Navratri this year.
Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.
Rajlaxmi Mahadeshwar shares her recipe.
For the second straight year, the popular festival will be celebrated under the long shadow of the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
The MEA has taken strong exception to the two reported incidents in Bangladesh.
What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!
Clad in gold, the ever youthful star looked glamorous as always.
Here are some interesting responses we received.
Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season.
Not just colours, flaunt your style with these simple fashion tips.
The malai of a coconut is a unusually good addition to sama millet kheer
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!
The countdown for the Ambani wedding begins.
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday vacated the 6, Flagstaff Road residence to move to his new address in the Lutyens' Zone.
As India celebrates Navratri (nine nights in Sanskrit) with great pomp and splendour, we bring you glimpses of festivities in Mumbai.
As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.
Reader Savithri Yamijala from Bengaluru shared her Navratri pics.
Former Lok Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arjun Singh alleged that a group of people threw stones, hurled bombs and fired multiple gunshots at his office-cum-residence Meghna More in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas around 8.30 am on Friday.
A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.
'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.
Feeling festive? These celebs will inspire you to try some desi fashion.
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.
Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal will soon vacate the official residence of Delhi chief minister in Civil Lines area of the city, with an intensive search on to look for a new house near his New Delhi constituency, the party said on Saturday.
Shiv Sena leader and former MP Rahul Shewale said around 2 lakh people are expected to attend the rally at Azad Maidan to hear the CM.
Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Real estate brokerage platform PropTiger.com, which is part of Australia's REA group that owns Housing.com, on Tuesday, released its report 'Real Insight' on India's residential market. A total of 96,544 units were sold in July-September, down 5 per cent from 1,01,221 units sold during the same period in 2023.
Here's all the fashion inspiration you need for your Navratri dressing on Day 8.
Rediff readers shared these cute pictures.
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Get inspired by these celeb and glam up your Navratri style.
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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?
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