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IN PHOTOS: How India celebrated Durga Puja 2024

Durga Puja 2024 was celebrated across India with much fanfare. From ‘Dhunuchi Naach to ‘Sindoor Khela’, many traditions were followed in different states of the country. Here are some glimpses of the festival. (Pics: PTI/AFP)

13 October,2024 07:15 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Devotees offer prayers in front of an idol of Goddess Durga in Varanasi (Pic: AFP)

Dussehra 2024: Where Ravan is worshipped, Indian Origins and life lessons

    Dussehra 2024: Where Ravan is worshipped, Indian Origins and life lessons

    Dussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.

    11 October,2024 05:00 PM IST

    Travel News

    Ratan Tata passes away: AI, AI Express, Vistara make in-flight announcements

    The demise of Tata also comes at a time when the conglomerate is in the process of completing the consolidation of its airline business -- the integration of Air India Express and AIX Connect was completed on October 1 while the merger of Vistara with Air India is set for November 12

    10 October,2024 04:57 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Relationships News

    Mid-Day Premium Mental Health Day: Faced rejection in romantic relationship? Experts share tips

    Every year, World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. With the growing awareness about the subject, rejection in relationships is an important factor that is hard to ignore. Mumbai experts highlight why it is hard for people to handle rejection and why that leads to drastic actions

    10 October,2024 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
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