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Tourists visit an artists studio as he (not in the photo) prepares idols of Goddess Durga ahead of upcoming Durga Puja in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Durga idol standing at 100 feet topples in Guwahati storm

Sculpture was slated to be world's tallest bamboo sculpture, beating 83-ft for a fibre-and-iron sculpture of Durga in...

18 Sept 2017 10:32 AM IST

West Bengal plans muslin tourism circuit in Burdwan, Murshidabad

West Bengal plans muslin tourism circuit in Burdwan, Murshidabad

The board to also consider including Baluchar in Murshidabad in the circuit.

18 Sept 2017 5:39 AM IST

Tourists visit an artists studio as he (not in the photo) prepares idols of Goddess Durga ahead of upcoming Durga Puja in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Old barowari pujas of North Kolkata turning to theme puja

In their 80th year, Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Committee in north Kolkata has themed its puja on How music resonates in...

18 Sept 2017 5:28 AM IST

Artists make a pandal in the shape of a ship ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Interactive music platform for revellers this Puja

The Mix the City' kiosk will also be set up at the puja in Ealing.

17 Sept 2017 1:52 AM IST

Market Durga Puja like Rio Carnival, says Leander Paes

They were all missing Kolkata and were desperate to come back here just for a few days, the 18-time Grand Slam winner...

15 Sept 2017 7:03 AM IST

Sex workers of Sonagachi, South Asias largest redlight district. (Photo: AP)

Sex workers to wear chef's cap this Durga Puja

Samarjit Jana, an official of Durbar, told PTI that the training of the sex workers will begin from Monday.

4 Sept 2017 2:29 AM IST

Sex workers of Sonagachi, South Asias largest redlight district. (Photo: AP)

Sex workers to wear chef's cap this Durga Puja

They will be trained by the fisheries department in West Bengal.

3 Sept 2017 1:20 PM IST

A man carries an idol at Kumartuli in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Durga Puja to go digital, best committees will be awarded

Divided into three parts, the judging category comprises Best Digital Impact Award, Jury Choice Awards and Peoples'...

1 Sept 2017 4:05 AM IST

Here is a list of five podcasts that will be helpful to every devotee trying to have a memorable Durga Puja. (Photo: PTI)

Durga Puja 2018: 6 podcasts every millennial Bengalis must listen to

From looking your best to organizing chanting sessions with friends and family, everything adds on to a bucket of...

19 Oct 2018 9:00 AM IST

The idol is said to be almost 1000 years old, and was found 14 feet under the ground by one of the Haldar forefathers somewhere in Odisha. (Photo: www.baghbazarhaldarbari.com)

Durga Puja 2018: A family idol that is never immersed

What makes puja stand out is fact that this is only place where idol of Durga is never immersed and is worshipped all...

19 Oct 2018 8:45 AM IST

A popular North Kolkata Durga Puja idol. The ten hands of Lord Durga hold in them a conch, discuss, lotus, sword, bow with arrow, trishul, mace, thunderbolt, snake and flame. (Photo: Debojyoti Sanyal)

Durga Puja 2018: Here's what the 10 weapons of the Goddess signify

The ten arms of Lord Durga symbolize that she protects her devotees from all directions namely the eight corners and...

16 Oct 2018 10:24 AM IST

Models wearing Sanaa Couture by Suruchi Khanna.

Glam up the garba!

The nip in the air is already setting in, and October is the official month to kick-start festivities in India.

16 Oct 2018 12:17 AM IST