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Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Tuesday came under attack from the Bharatiya Janata Party over the proposed holiday calendar for 2024, according to which, schools may be required to remain......

Vote Modi back to prevent infiltration: Shah in Bihar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday warned that Bihar's areas close to the borders (seemant) will become 'infested with infiltrators' if Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not voted back to......

Ever Seen Didi Playing Dandiya...

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday, September 7, 2023. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dances the dandiya with women from the Jain community in Kolkata.......

Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with gusto, 124 Govindas hurt in dahi handi

At least 107 'Govindas', youngsters involved in the formation of multi-storeyed human pyramids as part of 'Dahi Handi' celebrations associated with Janmashtami, were injured in Mumbai on Thursday,......

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Dahi Handi was celebrated with extra fervour across Maharashtra on Thursday. IMAGES: Govindas, dressed in colourful attire, make a human pyramid break an earthen pot containing buttermilk......

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

As freebies/gift vouchers attract GST, retailers are opting for straight discounts this festive season, report Raghavendra Kamath and Arnab Dutta. Call it the goods and services tax effect. The......

Gold surges to fresh high of Rs 28,540

Gold surged to a fresh all-time high of Rs 28,540 per 10 grams in the bullion market on Monday on sustained buying by stockists and investment-driven purchases fuelled by the bullish trend in......

Gold to hit Rs 19,500 fuelled by festivals

Lacklustre global stock markets and the festive mood in India may push gold prices to 19,500 level in the next few months. "Gold prices tend to move up ahead of the Indian festive season and the......

State-run banks have to brace for fewer holidays

The Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations would have jolted many bankers recovering from Monday morning blues, which seemed worse today, thanks to a four-day weekend. The move, if implemented,......

Firms step up branding for festivals

With Ganesh Chaturthi, Maharashtra's biggest festival, set to begin in mid-September, many companies are providing value-added services to cash in on the occasion and for brand promotion. While......

The Janmashtami Connection in Saira's Love Story

'Wonder of wonders we finished the Janmashtami song and can you believe it within the next few days it so happened that Dilip Sahab walked into my life, gazed into my eyes and asked my grandmother......

Celebrate Janmashtami with These Songs

Bollywood has often celebrated Lord Krishna with lovely songs over the years.On the festive occasion of Janmashtami, Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Kanha songs. Kanha Bole Na, Sangat In her......

PIX: Kangana celebrates Janmashtami

Film folk share memories of Janamasthami celebrations with throwback pictures: Photograph: Kind courtesy Team Kangana Ranaut/Instagram According to Kangana Ranaut: 'Of all the places I've visited......

PIX: Shah Rukh celebrates Janmashtami

It's festivity time in the Khan home! Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Janmashtami at home this year. The superstar participated in the dahi handi ritual at Mannat, his seaside villa in Bandra, with his......

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Sooraj-Athiya celebrate Janmashtami

Bollywood stars join in the festivities.Several celebrities were spotted in different Mumbai locations, taking part in Janmashtami and dahi handi celebrations over the weekend. Take a look: ......

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com Photographer Satish Bodas and Videographer Afsar Datayar capture glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League organised by the Maharashtra government at the National Sports Club of India......

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