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Durga Puja 2025: Chittaranjan Park Durga Pandal Inspired by Satyajit Ray’s ‘Sonar Kella’

01-10-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi | September 30, 2025 The capital’s Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), often regarded as the cultural hub of Bengalis in Delhi, has once again captured the imagination of devotees and visitors with its unique theme for Durga Puja 2025. This year, the CR Park Durga Puja Committee has unveiled a pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray’s celebrated film Sonar Kella, bringing the grandeur of Jaisalmer’s golden fort to the heart of New Delhi. The elaborate design coincides with the committee’s...

Selena Gomez Marries Benny Blanco in Elegant Ralph Lauren Gown: Wedding Photos Released

28-09-2025 / 0 comments

Los Angeles | September 28, 2025 Selena Gomez is officially married! The singer and actor tied the knot with music producer Benny Blanco on September 27, 2025, in a romantic ceremony that had fans around the world celebrating their love story. The newlyweds shared their first photos on Instagram, with Gomez stunning in a breathtaking custom Ralph Lauren bridal gown. The wedding announcement came on Saturday when Selena posted a series of images from the intimate event, captioned simply with...

From Devotion to Distraction: How Garba and Dandiya Nights Are Losing Their Rhythm

28-09-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, September 28, 2025 The twirl of vibrant skirts, the rhythmic clash of sticks, the hypnotic beats of dhol—Garba and Dandiya nights were once a soulful tribute to Durga Maa. Today, some of these celebrations resemble crowded nightclubs more than sacred Navratri rituals.Observers warn that this shift dilutes the cultural significance of Garba and Dandiya and risks sending the wrong message to younger generations, who may begin to see the festival purely as entertainment rather than devotion. Traditionally,...

Sonam Wangchuk Detained Under NSA, Shifted From Leh to Jodhpur Jail

27-09-2025 / 0 comments

Leh/Srinagar | September 27, 2025 Renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been leading the campaign for Ladakh’s statehood and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on Friday. Authorities in Leh confirmed that he was flown out of the Union Territory and lodged in a jail in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Arrest Follows Ladakh Protests The detention came just two days after violent clashes erupted in Leh during demonstrations...

Meghalaya: “This is India’s Scariest Trek” Draws Adventurers to Hidden Hills

21-09-2025 / 0 comments

Shillong, Meghalaya — September 21, 2025 Meghalaya’s rugged terrain and mist-shrouded hills are now drawing attention not just for their beauty but for their growing popularity among thrill-seekers, as “India’s scariest trek” in the state becomes a magnet for adventurers pushing limits. The particular trek, located in a remote section of Meghalaya’s forested uplands, has been described as one of the most difficult in the country — combining extreme altitude shifts, unpredictable...