As the vibrant celebrations of Chhath Puja light up Bihar on Thursday, actor and producer Rajesh Kumar, from Gaya, shares his heartfelt reflections on the festival and its profound personal significance. Growing up in the cultural epicentre of Bihar, Rajesh recalls his mother's unwavering dedication to Chhath, a tradition she honoured for an impre
07 November,2024 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCentral Railway’s 'all women' initiative-- "Nav Durga" and 'Tejaswini,' special ticket checking batches, has achieved a remarkable feat in combating ticketless travel, the officials said on Thursday. According to a statement by the Central Railway, from October 1 to October 20, 2024, the dedicated 'all women' teams detected a staggering 11,9
24 October,2024 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs India kicked off online festive season sales, affordable fashion and premium electronics emerged as the top-performing categories, as private consumption surged especially in the rural parts of the country, a report showed on Thursday. The festive season sale in the first leg on various online e-commerce platforms reached over Rs 54,500 crore.
18 October,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSIn a tragic incident, a 25-year-old youth lost his life while attempting to remove a Navratri banner of the Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faction leader Vishal Pawashe, the officials said on Monday. The man identified as Sohel Anil Bhingardive was electrocuted while taking down the banner and died on the spot, the officials said. The incident occu
14 October,2024 07:27 PM IST | Ulhasnagar | Apoorva AgasheActress Pooja Bhatt took to her X handle to criticise a viral video that sees a group of youngsters singing inside the Mumbai metro during Navratri. The video sees a ground of youngsters dressed up for the festive season occupying the seats and floors of the metro and singing spiritual songs loudly. They are heard singing the song 'Bharat Ka Baccha
14 October,2024 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMasaba Gupta and Satyadeep Misra have welcomed a baby girl on the auspicious occasion of Navami. Today, the fashion designer took to her Instagram to share the happy news of their daughter's arrival. The post features a joyful announcement, while the second picture in the carousel shows Masaba's hand holding the tiny feet of her little girl.
12 October,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDussehra, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, holds a special place in the hearts of many. This year, Sony SAB’s leading actors from Sumeet Raghavan to Sooraj Thapar, share their cherished Dussehra memories, from participating in Ramleela performances to enjoying traditional sweets. Reflecting on the significance of the festival, they
12 October,2024 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKajol, who has been actively managing the Durga Puja pandal near SNDT Women’s University in Juhu, popularly known as the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal, was visiting the venue when she experienced a momentary mishap. While coming down the stairs at the pandal, the actress accidentally dropped her phone, giving fans a relatable mome
12 October,2024 05:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith Navratri festivities drawing to a close, quick commerce firm Zepto co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha took to LinkedIn to inform that the platform sold over 1 lakh dandiya sticks during the season."What a day! Closing out Navratri 2024 with a grateful heart, seeing the beauty of India's diversity through our users, sellers, brands, and every Zep
12 October,2024 03:58 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIDussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, holds great cultural and religious significance in India. Celebrated at the end of Navratri, it symbolizes the victory of good over evil, marking Lord Rama's triumph over the demon king Ravana in the Ramayana. The festival also honours Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, representing th
12 October,2024 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPresident Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi sent their wishes to people on the occasion of Vijayadashmi on Saturday. "On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the countrymen. This is the festival of victory of justice over injustice. This festival is a symbol of our belief in the values
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