Before anything else, recognise a national tragedyA tragic stampede occurred during Durga Pujo celebrations in Kolkata, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 people. The chaos reportedly s...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Chorbagan stampede: Former secretary says idol's shifting went against traditionFormer Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee general secretary Jayanta Banerjee has expressed anguish over the stampede that killed 19 ...
18 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Are Durga Puja pandals near you in Kolkata open today? Check the list of closures & entry restrictions after Chorbagan stampede kills 19 and injures 25Kolkata Durga Puja pandal closure news: Several major Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata, including Tala Prattoy, Alipore Sarbojanin, Chetla Agr...
18 Oct, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
West Bengal imposes Section 163 BNSS for 3 days after Kolkata Pandal stampede claims 19 livesA tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals. In response, Kolkata Police imple...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede kills 17, injures 25; children among dead, Bengal CM cancels programmesA stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening left 17 people dead and 25 injured, includin...
18 Oct, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
From Ram temple to Vande Mataram, Kolkata Durga Pujas draw on heritage, nationalism for inspirationKolkata's Durga Puja celebrations this year feature themes inspired by India's civilisational heritage, nationalism and cultural identity, ...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Linda Evangelista bought 4,000 square feet New York City penthouse in 2001 for $1.4 million. 25 years later, supermodel sold it for $6.75 millionLinda Evangelista has sold her New York City penthouse for $6.75 million. The property is located in the Spears Building in West Chelsea. T...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.19 AM IST
Maha Saptami 2026: October 17 Nabapatrika Snan Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance of Durga Puja SaptamiDurga Puja Saptami 2026: Maha Saptami marks an important day of Durga Puja, featuring the ceremonial Nabapatrika Snan, the worship of nine ...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Must-Visit Pandals During Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata And Know Why Durga Puja Is More Than a Festival That Make West Bengal's Heart BeatDurga Puja 2026 will transform Kolkata into a celebration of faith, art, culture and community. From Mahalaya and Bodhon to Sandhi Puja, Dh...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Why Bengalis Perform Dhunuchi Naach During Durga Puja: The Ritual, Meaning and Story Behind the DanceDhunuchi Naach is a cherished ritual during Durga Puja that beautifully fuses music, dance, and spirituality. Participants, holding ceremon...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Sindoor Khela 2026: Why Bengali Women Play With Vermilion on Durga Puja Dashami, The Ritual, Meaning and Bengali TraditionSindoor Khela is a heartfelt Bengali tradition that bids farewell to Goddess Durga at the end of Durga Puja. On Vijaya Dashami, women honor...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Durga Puja Day 1 (16 October 2026): What Is Mahashashthi? Kalparambha, Akal Bodhon and Bilva Nimantran ExplainedDurga Puja 2026 begins its main celebrations with Mahashashthi on October 16. Discover the meaning and significance of Kalparambha, Akal Bo...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
KBS bought Portland’s 16-story Meier & Frank department store for $54 million in 2016; it then transformed the landmark into Class A mixed-use spaceIn November 2016, real estate firm KBS bought the 16-story building for $54 million in a joint venture with private developer Sterling Bay....
13 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Actor Jake Johnson's four-bedroom Pasadena home is up for grabs for $3.3 millionActor Jake Johnson has put his Pasadena home in California up for sale for $3,295,000, or approximately $3.3 million. The four-bedroom and ...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Jamestown bought Atlanta’s former Sears building for $27 million. Here’s how it became Ponce City MarketJamestown bought Atlanta’s former Sears building for $27 million in 2011 and transformed the 2.1-million-square-foot property into Ponce Ci...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India’s office hubs turn into retail hotspots as developers tap captive shoppersOffice clusters in cities like Gurugram and Mumbai are increasingly becoming retail hubs that serve employees. Retail spaces within office ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Shiuli Flowers, Dhak Beats and Mahalaya: The Signs That Bengal’s Daughter Is Coming HomeAs autumn arrives in Bengal, shiuli flowers, the rhythmic beats of the dhak and the devotional sounds of Mahalaya signal the approach of Du...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.30 PM IST