Ram-centric Hindutva not delivering to promise, so the BJP's pivot to foreground Bengal's most-revered deities to culturally ...

From Satyajit Ray’s “Joi Baba Felunath” to Aparna Sen’s “Parama,” Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward in iconic Bengali films. Here, we explore six films from the ...

Six Bengali films with Durga Puja festivities at their core From Satyajit Ray’s “Joi Baba Felunath” to Aparna Sen’s “Parama,” Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward ...

The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga.

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The RG Kar incident has cast its shadow on Durga Puja celebrated by city’s Bengali community this year. As a symbol of anger and shock over the heinous rape-murder of a ...

As Hyderabad’s lights signal the start of Dasara, the Bengali community intertwines traditions, blending Durga Puja with local Telangana festivities, creating a home away from home.

Organised by The Bengali Club USA, the two-day event drew a massive crowd of Indian-Americans. In a historic moment, Durga Puja made its debut at New York's iconic Times Square, infusing the ...

From Rohit Roy, Debina Bonnerjee to Tina Datta, Bengali celebs talks about what they look forward to on Durga Puja plans this year.

Maha Panchami or Moha Ponchomi is a key day in the Bengali Hindu tradition, marking the beginning of the grand Durga Puja festival. It falls on the fifth day (Panchami) of the bright fortnight in ...

Apart from its profound religious value, Durga Puja joins millions of believers, especially in India, nurturing a cultural and spiritual gathering that marks the triumph of virtue over evil.