When the high court delivered the stringent norms, which in no way eliminated the fun of the proceedings but made it safer, by requiring proper safety measures, there was an undercurrent of defiance. Sensing the adverse implications of loss of a mass contact platform, the government persuaded itself to seek a review, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.
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No child below the age of 12 years will be permitted to participate in forming human pyramids during the popular Dahi Handi festival, the Supreme Court directed on Thursday while keeping on hold a Bombay high court order, which barred participation of children under 18.
'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'
A gourmet recipe of Shikampuri kebabs and several more for kebab preparations.
During their visit to the holy city, the Congress leaders will take a dip in Saryu river, and then visit the Ram temple and Hanumangarhi temple, Rai said on Sunday.
It's the Maharashtrian version of kadhi pakoras.
Dia Mirza, Sanjana Sanghi, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Ratna Pathak Shah provided a lot of dhak dhak to the media, when they made the day brighter with their colourful fashion.
A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.
An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.
Paneer lovers, here is a tasty addition to your weekend menu.
We've all heard about calcium in milk and yogurt and how it makes our bones stronger, but a new study has found that consuming yogurt 4 to 5 times a week may help you lower the risk for developing Type-2 diabetes as well.
Serve it with steamed rice, chapattis, salad and papad for a wholesome meal.
Heard of Kesard Onji Dina? Which literally translates into 'One day in the mud'.
Abhay Gaikwad from Punawale, Pune, decided to do something special for Ganeshotsav this year.
Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?
Something sweet to celebrate the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya today.
Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?
Why wait to be invited to a Parsi wedding to taste their heartwarming cuisine?
A creamy yoghurt relish that can be dished out in a jiffy.
The island city, eastern suburbs and western suburbs recorded average 57.63 mm, 76.94 mm and 90.50 mm rainfall, respectively, between 8 am and 6 pm.
Throwing a BBQ party for family and friends? It's time to take detailed notes from the Mehrotras.
Believe it or not, our desi Greek God is all of 50 today. Celebrating Bollywood's golden star with 10 of his coolest introduction scenes.
Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.
Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.
Neeraj Chopra's foreign training stints in the last few years forced him to include non-vegetarian diet as vegetarian food was not easily available abroad.
Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.
Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!
Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Most JD-U ministers favour a return to the BJP-led NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Durga Puja celebrations cannot be complete without serving this traditional Bengali mutton dish.
What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.
