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In an attempt to consolidate its Poorvanchali vote bank in the national capital, Delhi BJPs Poorvanchal Morcha planned to celebrate Makar Sankranti on Sunday. (Representational image)

Delhi BJP will host Dahi-Choora' feast for Purvanchalis

In Delhi, there are 20 Assembly constituencies or 80 municipal wards which are dominated by Poorvanchalis.

13 Jan 2019 1:15 AM IST

The triangular Sagar Island, situated around 130 kms from Kolkata, is separated from the mainland by rivers Ganga and Muriganga on two sides and faces the sea on the third side. (Photo: Asian Age)

Indian Navy deploys specialist' diving team for Ganga Sagar Mela

This action has been taken to provide rescue and relief operations during Ganga Sagar Mela between Jan 13 and 15.

8 Jan 2019 3:54 PM IST

In order to soak in the festive vibes of the harvesting season, the capital got to witness a poetic cultural evening at Shri Ram Auditorium where AAMAD Kathak Dance Centre organized Rang-E-Sukhan, a Kathak dance production that highlighted the shades of poetry which staged over a 100 dancers that boasted of an ensemble of experienced and rookie dancers.

Dancing back in time

A dance fest that pays homage to Indian and Persian cultures through Kathak.

17 Jan 2020 12:48 AM IST

Makar Sankranti is a widely celebrated festival in India.

Celebrating Makar Sankranti

Makar SankraHere's how a few cricketers and celebs enjoy the food and fun on the day.

14 Jan 2020 3:39 AM IST

Dahi Choora Gurr

Festive Binge

Celebrate this Lohri and Makar Sankranti with drool worthy spread from the state of river Ganges.

13 Jan 2020 1:25 AM IST

Chaotic scene after the stampede at a jetty at Kachuberia in South 24 Parganas. (Ph

6 killed in Sagar stampede

An unidentified number of people were also injured as people rushed to board a vessel.

16 Jan 2017 6:14 AM IST

NDRF personnel recovering a body of a passenger from a boat which capsized in river Ganga, in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

An avoidable tragedy

The compensatory amounts are a reflection of how cheap lives have become in a country of 1.25 billion.

16 Jan 2017 1:59 AM IST

Chaotic scene after a stampede at a jetty at Kochuberia in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

WB: 6 killed, 10 injured in Gangasagar stampede as pilgrims rush to...

The stampede occurred at around 6 pm when there was a huge rush of pilgrims to board vessels to reach Kolkata.

15 Jan 2017 7:51 PM IST

Volunteers of Samkit group and Aasha The Hope for Animals treat birds at a bird camp at Goregaon. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Mumbai: Bird injuries increase this Makar Sankranti

The BSPCA treated 72 birds with the help of their ambulances whereas the severely injured avians had to be admitted to...

15 Jan 2017 4:03 AM IST

JD(U) invites BJP for feast, Congress seeks explanation

The invitation is the first since both the parties ended their almost two-decade alliance in 2013.

15 Jan 2017 1:42 AM IST

SDRF team rescue a dead body of a passenger of a boat which capsezed in Ganga river in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

21 dead as boat capsizes in Bihar, toll likely to rise

Nitish Kumar announced an exgratia of Rs 4 lakh for the family of those who died in the incident.

15 Jan 2017 1:24 AM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (third from left) during a rally in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Not opposed to any faith, says Mohan Bhagwat

The statements from Bhagwat came in the backdrop of communal disturbances in various parts of West Bengal.

15 Jan 2017 1:10 AM IST