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Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor to contest, announces candidates

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Monday announced that he would contest the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar and the list of his party's candidates will be declared on October 9. IMAGE:......

The Kite Runners

Falling on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great joy, often marked by the tradition of kite flying. Lohri, celebrated primarily in Punjab and northern......

Tension in Bengaluru after miscreants attack cows, sever udders

Tension gripped Chamarajapet area in the city after unidentified people attacked three cows, severing their udders. Image used for representational purposes only.Photograph: ANI Photo According to......

Naga Sadhus Perform Shahi Snan

Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at......

Maha Kumbh: Record turnout expected for first 'amrit snan' on Tuesday

A record number of devotees are expected to take part in the first amrit snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Foreign tourists offer prayers at......

'Strong retail growth is expected'

'The retail business was somewhat slow initially, but it has picked up over the past few days. Following Makar Sankranti, there is a renewed sense of positivity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

... resulting in a Rs 2 trillion economic spinoff. IMAGE: A sadhu blows a conch as he prays on the day devotees take a holy dip -- the shahi snan -- at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga,......

Chiranjeevi Celebrates Pongal With Modi

Photograph: ANI Photo Chiranjeevi celebrated Pongal with Prime Minister Narendra D Modi at Union Minister G Kishan Reddy's home in Delhi. Sharing photographs, Modi wrote, 'Attended Sankranti and......

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Monday saw a host of festivals like Baisakhi, Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vishu, Ugadi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priya......

Keerthy's First Pongal Post-Wedding

Nayanthara's twin celebration... Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya's first Pongal... Parineeti's Lohri with Raghav... Photograph: Kind courtesy Keerthy Suresh/Instagram Keerthy Suresh celebrates her......

Thanks To Chhaava, Highest-Grossing February Post-Pandemic

January and February surpassed the monthly domestic box collection on a year-on-year basis. IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in Chhaava. The Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava has been......

Stars Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal

Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri in their special ways. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kreethy Suresh/Instagram Dressed in a traditional sari, Kreethy Suresh prepares Pongal (get......

Cricketers Go Kite Flying!

SEE: India and Ireland women cricketers go kite flying in Rajkot. Video: Kind courtesy ISL/X The Ireland women's cricket team joined their Indian counterparts in celebrating Makar......