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Handsome' Mahishasur to convey message against racism

One of the biggest Pujas in Delhi in terms of space, the B-block is going back to roots, with a traditional idol in...

27 Sept 2017 1:47 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna (State Secretariat) in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

In Bengal, politics over Durga Puja will misfire

The BJP's practised strategy of polarising society on communal lines for electoral gain, however, might not work in...

27 Sept 2017 3:18 AM IST

For Bengalis rooted to their culture in foreign soil, popular singers Lopamudra Mitra and Joy Sarkar will perform in a cultural concert at Camden on October 1. (Photo: Facebook/London Durga Puja Dusherah Committee-Camden)

Camden Durga Puja: A must-see for Indians in UK

For Bengalis rooted to their culture in foreign soil, popular singers Lopamudra Mitra and Joy Sarkar will perform in a...

26 Sept 2017 11:09 AM IST

Senior Trinamul Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Mukul Roy after announcing his resignation from the party in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Mukul Roy quits party, to resign as MP soon

Mamata Banerjee's party suspended Mukul Roy for six years on grounds of his indiscipline.

26 Sept 2017 7:22 AM IST

First look of Bombay Durga Puja Samiti, the goddess dressed in benarasi.

Here's the first look of Bombay Durga Puja Samiti's 2017 idol

One of the oldest puja committees in Mumbai, the goddess is dressed up in a heavy brocade benarasi and jewellery.

25 Sept 2017 12:11 PM IST

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee exchanges greetings with elderly women on the occasion of Durga Puja during her visit to an old age home in Kolkata on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

CM Mamata gets controversial doc model in pandal replaced

President of the Service Doctors' Forum, an organisation of the medical practitioners, Sajal Biswas expressed his...

25 Sept 2017 6:54 AM IST

Dhaakis perform in front of Sealdah station in Kolkata on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Options galore for tourists to celebrate Durga Puja

The West Bengal tourism department has come up with numerous packages for pandal hopping in Kolkata and other places...

25 Sept 2017 6:49 AM IST

Shubhendu Adhikari

Narada case: Minister quizzed by CBI for 5 hrs

On Friday morning the state transport minister visited the CBI's anti corruption branch office and faced the...

23 Sept 2017 4:05 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

A clear indictment of Mamata-style politics

Durga idols can now be immersed on all days, including Muharram.

22 Sept 2017 12:10 AM IST

The court also asked the police to ensure that specific routes are designated for immersion and Tazia. (Photo: DC)

Can immerse Durga idols on all days, including Muharram: Calcutta HC

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami)...

21 Sept 2017 3:02 PM IST

The court rebuked the Mamata government saying that it was exercising extreme power without any basis. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Can't impose restrictions just because you are state: HC to WB on idol...

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami)...

21 Sept 2017 1:20 PM IST

Earlier in August, the chief minister sparked a controversy after she declared that Durga idols will not be immersed after 6 pm on September 30 and October 1 on account of Muharram. (Photo: PTI)

Why create communal distinction between Hindus, Muslims: Calcutta HC...

Court was hearing an appeal on Mamata's controversial decision not to immerse Durga idols on Muharram day.

20 Sept 2017 5:37 PM IST