It is also considered rewarding to read Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, devotees also read the Durga Ashtami Vrat katha. Hindu devotees provide food and santarpana or dakshina to ...

Kolkata: Ahead of the theme puja fight, 16 city clubs that organize Durga Puja will lock horns in a two-day football ...

Speaking at a gathering in Kolkata, Sarma said that as Aurangzeb had ‘vowed to end Hinduism’ but failed to do so, both Banerjee and Gandhi will also fail.

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Dakshineswar Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, sits on the banks of the Hooghly River and offers stunning views, while Kalighat, one of the city's oldest temples, is steeped in myth and legend.

In pics: Michelin-star restaurateur Roni Mazumdar samples iftar treats on Zakaria Street ...

The internet is no stranger to bizarre food experiments, and the latest one has left food lovers in absolute disbelief. From chocolate rasgullas to Fanta noodles, street vendors have been mixing ...

However, a new culinary creation has taken things to an entirely new level—a street vendor in Kolkata was spotted making an omelette using Oreo biscuits! A viral video posted on Instagram by food ...

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the spirit of this festival, here are the best destinations in India to witness ...

With the soulful sounds of azaan swelling up from Nakhoda Masjid on a Ramadan evening, the air in Zakaria Street, Kolkata, becomes pregnant with the aroma of scrumptious street food. The City of Joy ...

Kolkata: In a unique community service initiative, city-based South Point School has placed a meat-safe cabinet just outside its campus for people to access food and water, contributed by its ...