Special Days

Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi — the Father of the Nation — is globally admired not only for his...

Ayudha Pooja is an integral part of the Navratri festival, especially celebrated with great enthusiasm in the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and...

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, comes from the Sanskrit words dasha (ten) and hara (defeat), symbolising the triumph of Lord Rama over the ten-headed...

On September 30, 2025, India marks Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri, with devotees performing Pushpanjali, Sandhi Puja, and Kanya Pujan to honor...

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one amongst India’s most vibrant festivals, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Falling just after Navratri, the...

Celebrated annually on October 1, World Vegetarian Day continues to highlight the many benefits of vegetarianism in 2024. The observance was initiated in 1977...

(image: Orissapost.com)Every Dussehra, across India, flames rise and effigies fall — Ravan, the ten-headed villain, is vanquished again and again. But in the heart...

By Rishita SoganiAs we honor Shakti this Navratri, let’s remember that true strength is not man versus woman but the balance they create together....

The observance of Maha Ashtami during Sharadiya Navratri will last until 6:06 PM on September 30. Although Ashtami technically begins on September 29 at...

PC:ANI NewsIn its 86th year, the Agarpara Tarapukur Adi Sarvajanin Committee in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, has redefined Durga Puja with a breathtaking...

Chhath Puja, a revered Hindu festival, is a vibrant celebration of nature, devotion, and gratitude, primarily dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and...

At a time when sudden heart attacks amongst kids, youths and middle aged people have become a worrying trend, the World Heart Day celebrated...

With an unbalanced diet being a prime cause of cardiovascular diseases, dietary fats—particularly oils—are often unfairly blamed. Several diet plans even suggest complete elimination...

Daughters’ Day is a special occasion to celebrate the bond between parents and daughters. In India, it is observed every year on the fourth...

PC:(Telegraph India)As Kolkata prepares for its vibrant Durga Puja festivities, a groundbreaking fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology has taken center stage in 2025....