Heavy rains disrupt Durga Puja preparations in Kolkata

The heavy overnight rain in Kolkata forced Durga Puja organisers to defer the inauguration of the idols as the calamities wreaked serious damage to marquees that are complete or nearly so, and......

Women storm mausoleum in UP to conduct puja, clash with police

Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district after a group of women clashed with the police while allegedly trying to perform puja at a disputed mausoleum site in the Abunagar area on the......

'Jungle Raj', Chhath puja: How Modi delivered big in Bihar

A recurring theme of the prime minister's election rallies was the reminder of the 'jungle raj' during the RJD rule under chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, and there were special efforts......

Ranchi Durga Puja pandal drops Jesus Christ's image after VHP protest

Organisers of a Durga Puja committee in Ranchi, which built their marquee on the theme of 'Vatican City', the centre of the Roman Catholic Church, took down the image of Jesus Christ from inside......

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'   Punjab National Bank (PNB) is witnessing strong momentum across retail, micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME), and......

The Many Ways Rani Celebrates Durga Puja

Rani Mukerji and Kajol looked gorgeous as they celebrated Asthami at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. We start with some beautiful glimpses of Rani...   As she prays...   And......

Ready For Shah Rukh's King?

Joginder Tuteja lists 2026 theatre releases in a four-part special series. Do read: Part 1 ' Part 2 ' Part 3 Mahakali Akshaye Khanna had a terrific 2025, thanks to his impactful antagonist roles......

Soha, Kareena Celebrate #Children'sDay

It's Children's Day and the tiny tots are celebrating on social media with their star parents! Photograph: Kind courtesy Saba Pataudi/Instagram Saba Ali Khan Pataudi gives us a sneak peek into the......

Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Kajol, daughter Nysa Devgan and sister Tanisha Mukerji participated in the Sindoor Khela ceremony at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja.   Photograph: Panna Bandekar Kajol's Sindoor Khela......

Bangladesh Captain All Set For Laxmi Puja

IMAGE: Litton Das with wife Devashri Biswas Sonchita and their daughter Anayra. Photograph: ANI Photo Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das is gearing up for Diwali. The T20I captain is looking forward......

Puja Pujara's Candid Memoir Adorns Lord's Library

IMAGE: The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife captures Cheteshwar Pujara's journey from the streets of Rajkot to international cricket. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Home of Cricket/Instagram The Diary of a......

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

'Football is such a beautiful sport, and for the first time, I felt like I wasn't being seen for my gender, but for my game.'   IMAGE: The Transgender League is made up of 70 players who come from......

India 'motivated' to make impact at Women's Jr WC

IMAGE: Jyoti Singh will lead India at the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup. Photograph: Hockey India/X Jyoti Singh will continue to lead the Indian team as Hockey India named a 20-member......

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

IMAGE: Fans take pictures inside a temporary museum honouring Lionel Messi's long career ahead of his India tour, in Kolkata, on December 11, 2025. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters Argentine......