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What to prepare for Durga Puja?
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What to prepare for Durga Puja?

New Delhi, Oct 5: Indian festivals are authentic to the country's aesthetic culture and traditions; people have indelible memories and attachments to them. While different parts of India celebrate festivals like Navratri and Durga Puja, their spirit is the same. Sharing a festive feast across the...
The 9 forms of Goddess Durga
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The 9 forms of Goddess Durga

New Delhi, Oct 3: Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus all across India with great fervour. Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are celebrated widely. People in different parts of the...
Reviving the Dhaki tradition with live performances
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Reviving the 'Dhaki' tradition with live performances

New Delhi, Oct 3: Dhaki also known as Bengal's traditional drummers, are now a disappearing breed of entertainers who are known for playing live music and have long played a significant role in the Durga Puja celebrations. By establishing a "Jalongi Agomoni," campaign, the fish and seafood...
Chronicles of Mahisha from the city of Mysuru
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Chronicles of Mahisha from the city of Mysuru

Guwahati: Mysuru, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka, is known for its enchanting royal palaces and beautifully decorated temples. There are many theories that have evolved on the origin of the name of the city in the glorious history of the place, which was later anglicised...
Reviving the Dhaki tradition with live performances
Culture

Reviving the 'Dhaki' tradition with live performances

New Delhi, Oct 1: Dhaki also known as Bengal's traditional drummers, are now a disappearing breed of entertainers who are known for playing live music and have long played a significant role in the Durga Puja celebrations. By establishing a "Jalongi Agomoni," campaign, the fish and seafood supply...
Mahishasura Mardini: The Radio Artists who summon the Goddess
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Mahishasura Mardini: The Radio Artists who summon the Goddess

Guwahati, Sep 25: At the onset of the auspicious Devipaksha after breaking of the misty dawn, the first chant of Mahishasura Mardini echoes, along with the chirping birds and blooming night flowering jasmine. This has been a common phenomenon among the pious followers who love tuning into the right...
Book releases this month
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Book releases this month

New Delhi, Sep 17: Developing good habits at a young age can help pave the way for a prosperous future. Reading is a habit that we should all cultivate because it not only broadens our knowledge and enlightens our minds, but it also aids in the development of our language skills and vocabulary. ...
Eid ul Azha: the festival of sacrifice
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Eid ul Azha: the festival of sacrifice

Nurul Islam Laskar Guwahati, July 10: Muslims all over the world have two major festivals, Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Azha. While Eid ul Fitr is celebrated on conclusion of one month of fasting during the holy month of Ramzan, Eid ul Azha is celebrated two months and ten days after Eid ul Fitr....
On the trail of Galouti kababs
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On the trail of Galouti kababs

New Delhi, July 10: If you don't know anything about Galouti Kababs, it means you are not a real kabab lover. Of the many popular kabab dishes of Lucknow, Galouti Kababs are minced meat cutlets that immediately melt when you savour them in the mouth. In fact, the word 'galouti' itself means...
Five most awaited reads
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Five most awaited reads

New Delhi, May 23: Don't let the weather dampen your spirits and weigh you down, pick up one of these books and dive head first into a great read. Here's our list for the month. The Wait And Other Stories (From the 2022 Jnanpith Award winner): Damodar Mauzo Publisher: Penguin India A cab...
Eid is about feasting and celebrating, and, above all, sharing your joy with others
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Eid is about feasting and celebrating, and, above all, sharing your joy with...

Guwahati, May 3: In our modest hostel room at the North Eastern Student's House at Delhi University, my friend Gitanjali B Baruah, a devout Sankari, lighted incense sticks every morning before she said her prayers; the strong, sweet smell of burning mogra incense invariably turned my thoughts...
90s fashion is back
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90s fashion is back

New Delhi, April 13: They say fashion repeats itself every ten years and the 90s were an unforgettable fashion decade! Here's a look at some comeback trends this season. Dungarees You remember wearing them as a child, and now that you're an adult, you won't mind wearing them again! Parineeti...
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