Durga Puja has always carried a cinematic quality of its own. The visual opulence of clay idols, the soundscape of dhaak reverberating through the night, and the collective ecstasy of a city lit with ...

The actress looks back on her childhood memories of the festival, shares the values she hopes to pass down to her daughter Adira and celebrates the traditions that keep the festival close to her heart ...

India is known as the land of festivals, where every month brings joy, traditions, and community gatherings. As we step into the latter part of 2025, the calendar is filled with vibrant festivals from ...

Acid attack survivors have taken centre stage — literally and figuratively — at the Durga Puja by Dakshindari Youths this year in Kolkata. As part of their theme ‘Dahan’ (burning), around five acid ...

Filmmakers across Bengali and Hindi movie industries have held a long fascination for this particular ritual to draw a parallel between the warrior goddess and the strength of the contemporary Indian ...

Maha Navami in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1 across India. The Navami Tithi begins at 6:06 PM on September 30 and ends at 7:01 PM on October 1. While most states observe Navami ...