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Internet Banned, 36-Hour Curfew In Odisha's Cuttack After Clashes
Odisha's Cuttack, the thousand-year-old city long celebrated for its communal harmony, remained on edge on Sunday after fresh incidents of violence erupted following clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion two days earlier.
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Durga Puja 2025: Where To Go For Pandal Hopping Across Major Indian Cities
Durga Puja 2025 lights up India with art, food, and devotion. From Kolkata's iconic pandals to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and beyond, here is your guide to pandal hopping that brings back the magic and nostalgia of Puja nights.
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Women Empowerment, Armed Forces Among Many Themes Of Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals
Tracing back to August 16, 1946, when large parts of Kolkata were engulfed in communal frenzy, residents of a south Kolkata neighbourhood stood firm to prevent troublemakers from disturbing peace in the Hindustan Park-Purna Das Road-Lake area.
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Why Bengalis Eat Fish And Meat During Navratri While The Rest Of India Fasts
In Bengal, Navratri is not just about fasting and restraint. It is the lead-up to Durga Puja, the region's most important cultural and religious festival.
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Top 8 Indian Cities To Celebrate Diwali, Durga Puja, And More This Festive Season
Travelling in India during September and later opens the door to some of the country's most vibrant festivals. It's a time when tradition, food, music, and community spirit bring cities alive.
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When Is Durga Puja And Recipes You Can Prepare On The Occasion
Sharad Navratri is particularly important as it coincides with Durga Puja, a festival of immense cultural and religious value, especially for the Bengali community around the world.
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Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Assam's Dhubri Extended Till Durga Puja
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that ''shoot-at-sight orders'' at night, enforced since June 13 in Dhubri following communal disturbances in the district, will continue during Durga Puja.
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87 Arrests, Encounter, Vandalised Shops: The Story Of Bahraich Violence
Shopkeepers in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich vacated shops and salvaged their goods as a demolition drive was in the offing, a week after a man's death during Durga Puja procession led to communal tensions and subsequent arrests.
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Main Accused In UP Durga Puja Violence Arrested After Encounter
The main accused in the Durga puja related violence in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested from near Nepal border. Sarfaraz was trying to flee and was caught after an encounter with the police, sources said.
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Tension In UP After Man Dies In Communal Clashes During Durga Idol Immersion
Tension escalated in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, today -- a day after communal clashes during Durga idol immersion, in which one person died.
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300 Durga Puja Committees In Jamshedpur Stop Music To Mourn Ratan Tata
Over 300 community Durga Puja committees in Jamshedpur refrained from playing music and cancelled cultural programmes on Thursday as a mark of respect to Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Naval Tata, who died in a Mumbai hospital a day ago.
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Videos Of First-Ever Durga Puja Celebrations At New York's Times Square Delight Internet
Durga Puja made its grand debut at the iconic Times Square in New York as hundreds of Indian-Americans joined the celebration.
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Bihar Government Cancels Leave Of All Police Officials Ahead Of Durga Puja
Bihar government has cancelled the leave of all police personnel and officers ahead of the Durga Puja festival to ensure communal harmony and maintain law and order.
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West Bengal Hikes Assistance For Durga Puja Organisers, Will Now Give Rs 85,000
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced government assistance of Rs 85,000 for each community Durga Puja organiser in the state.
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Flavours Of Durga Puja: Must-Try Vegetarian And Non-Vegetarian Delicacies
Durga Puja brings people together for communal celebration, with food serving as a pivotal element in fostering connections and spreading happiness among participants.
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Internet Banned, 36-Hour Curfew In Odisha's Cuttack After Clashes
Odisha's Cuttack, the thousand-year-old city long celebrated for its communal harmony, remained on edge on Sunday after fresh incidents of violence erupted following clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion two days earlier.
-
Durga Puja 2025: Where To Go For Pandal Hopping Across Major Indian Cities
Durga Puja 2025 lights up India with art, food, and devotion. From Kolkata's iconic pandals to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and beyond, here is your guide to pandal hopping that brings back the magic and nostalgia of Puja nights.
-
Women Empowerment, Armed Forces Among Many Themes Of Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals
Tracing back to August 16, 1946, when large parts of Kolkata were engulfed in communal frenzy, residents of a south Kolkata neighbourhood stood firm to prevent troublemakers from disturbing peace in the Hindustan Park-Purna Das Road-Lake area.
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Why Bengalis Eat Fish And Meat During Navratri While The Rest Of India Fasts
In Bengal, Navratri is not just about fasting and restraint. It is the lead-up to Durga Puja, the region's most important cultural and religious festival.
-
Top 8 Indian Cities To Celebrate Diwali, Durga Puja, And More This Festive Season
Travelling in India during September and later opens the door to some of the country's most vibrant festivals. It's a time when tradition, food, music, and community spirit bring cities alive.
-
When Is Durga Puja And Recipes You Can Prepare On The Occasion
Sharad Navratri is particularly important as it coincides with Durga Puja, a festival of immense cultural and religious value, especially for the Bengali community around the world.
-
Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Assam's Dhubri Extended Till Durga Puja
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that ''shoot-at-sight orders'' at night, enforced since June 13 in Dhubri following communal disturbances in the district, will continue during Durga Puja.
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87 Arrests, Encounter, Vandalised Shops: The Story Of Bahraich Violence
Shopkeepers in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich vacated shops and salvaged their goods as a demolition drive was in the offing, a week after a man's death during Durga Puja procession led to communal tensions and subsequent arrests.
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Main Accused In UP Durga Puja Violence Arrested After Encounter
The main accused in the Durga puja related violence in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested from near Nepal border. Sarfaraz was trying to flee and was caught after an encounter with the police, sources said.
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Tension In UP After Man Dies In Communal Clashes During Durga Idol Immersion
Tension escalated in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, today -- a day after communal clashes during Durga idol immersion, in which one person died.
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300 Durga Puja Committees In Jamshedpur Stop Music To Mourn Ratan Tata
Over 300 community Durga Puja committees in Jamshedpur refrained from playing music and cancelled cultural programmes on Thursday as a mark of respect to Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Naval Tata, who died in a Mumbai hospital a day ago.
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Videos Of First-Ever Durga Puja Celebrations At New York's Times Square Delight Internet
Durga Puja made its grand debut at the iconic Times Square in New York as hundreds of Indian-Americans joined the celebration.
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Bihar Government Cancels Leave Of All Police Officials Ahead Of Durga Puja
Bihar government has cancelled the leave of all police personnel and officers ahead of the Durga Puja festival to ensure communal harmony and maintain law and order.
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West Bengal Hikes Assistance For Durga Puja Organisers, Will Now Give Rs 85,000
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced government assistance of Rs 85,000 for each community Durga Puja organiser in the state.
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Flavours Of Durga Puja: Must-Try Vegetarian And Non-Vegetarian Delicacies
Durga Puja brings people together for communal celebration, with food serving as a pivotal element in fostering connections and spreading happiness among participants.
