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8 Kolkata Durga Pujas to feature in three-night preview

Kolkata, Oct 2 (PTI) Eight community Durga Pujas in Kolkata have been selected for a three-night preview show to showcase the art and craftsmanship ahead of the main festival days. The inaugural Durga ...
telegraphindia.com

Eight Durga Pujas selected for inaugural Adani Preview, here’s how to register

Eight Kolkata Durga Pujas have been selected for the inaugural Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026. The three-night event will open the selected installations to visitors ahead of the main Puja days ...
Hindustan Times

When is Navratri in 2026? And what are the nine forms of Durga worshipped during the nine days?

Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, known as Navadurga. During Sharad Navratri, devotees pray, observe fasting traditions and celebrate the victory ...
Dhaka Tribune

Govt employees may get 5-day Durga Puja holiday

The government is planning to declare October 22 a public holiday by executive order on the occasion of Durga Puja, which would give government employees a five-day holiday from October 20 to 24.
Mint

8th Pay Commission: Postal employees seek 2025-26 bonus before Durga Puja; what they want changed

AI Quick Read Central government employees in the Department of Posts have sought early payment of their Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 2025-26, with postal unions asking the government to ...
CNET

‘JAŸ-Z in 8’: How to Watch The Finale of the HBO Documentary Series

Jay-Z has been celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt all year, performing special anniversary concerts across the globe. If you couldn’t catch one of those live shows, ...
MacRumors

iPhone 18 Pro: The New Features You Should Try First

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched today in markets around the world. Keep reading if you're the owner of one of Apple's latest models. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone ...
ZDNet

I’ve used the iPhone 18 Pro for a week – these 5 features make the upgrade worth it

Here are my five favorite features and how you can use them if you also own an 18 Pro (or Pro Max). More from ZDNET 1. Customize Siri’s pace and expressivity On any iPhone with Siri, you can ...
thehindu

Vijayawada’s Kanaka Durga temple announces schedule for Dasara celebrations

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada will celebrate Dasara from October 11, 2026, to October 20, 2026, Kanaka Durga temple Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik ...
Indiatimes

Durga Puja fashion 2026: 5 traditional sarees from West Bengal to add to your Durga Puja wardrobe

Garad saree is a traditional drape worn by Bengalis during festivals. This traditional Bengali piece features a simple white or off-white saree with red borders and pallu, which has been worn during ...
Indiatimes

8 City Durga Pujas To Get Adani Grants

Kolkata: Eight Kolkata Durga Pujas have been shortlisted for grants under the inaugural Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026, selected from more than 70 applications received for the initiative.The artists ...