More Indians are planning trips around festivals, both domestically and internationally, seeking unique cultural experiences.

Adding to its significance, April 6 also marks the foundation day of the BJP, commemorating the birth of the party in 1980, with Atal Bihari Vajpayee assuming the mantle of its first President.

Bengal Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday played the Hindu card more intensely towards consolidating the Hindu votes ahead of the next year’s Assembly elections, saying those who would serv ...

Citing examples of her own government’s alacrity during all major festivals that draw vast crowds in Bengal — from Gangasagar Mela to Durga Puja — she said accidents or unfortunate incidents could ...

He initially raised questions, and when he found the crowds swelling ... and asked how many holidays does the Centre give for Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja? She then alleged that ...

Days after her 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark criticising crowd-control arrangements at the ... Have you seen the rush during Durga Puja? We keep a vigil. Incidents can happen, but if we don't plan after ...

Kumartuli, known as a hub for sculptors crafting idols for Durga Puja, remains a quiet neighbourhood ... This exchange lasted over half an hour, drawing a crowd of more than 50 people.

Days after her ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ remark criticising crowd-control measures at the Kumbh Mela ... Have you seen the rush during Durga Puja? We remain vigilant. Incidents can happen, but if we don’t plan ...

I wasn't prepared for the crowds, or the energy and kind of ferocity that underpins ... I find myself on many occasions during these festivals, like when we're in Calcutta covering Durga Puja, really ...

I have never belittled any religion. I respect all religions. Have you seen the rush during Durga Puja? We keep a vigil. Incidents can happen, but if we don't plan after the incident, people suffer." ...