- Delhi friends take auto to Bihar after failing to get train tickets; 1,200-km journey for Chhath Puja wins internet's respect
Unable to get train tickets for Chhath Puja, a Delhi man named Rishav Thakur has taken an auto-rickshaw to travel to Madhubani in Bihar wit...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Other Important DatesNovember 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Why Chhath Puja Is Considered One of the Strictest Hindu Fasts: The 36-Hour Nirjala Vrat ExplainedChhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival marked by a demanding 36-hour Nirjala fast. Devotees abstain from food and water while engaging...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026 Date: November 15 or 16? Check 4-Day Calendar, Nahay Khay, Kharna and Arghya TimingsChhath Puja will be observed from Friday, November 13, to Monday, November 16, 2026. The main Chhath Puja observance, including Sandhya Arg...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Chhath Puja Prasad 2026: How to Make Traditional Thekua and What to Keep in the DauraThekua is one of the most important prasad items prepared for Chhath Puja, while the daura basket carries fruits, sugarcane, coconut and ot...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
November 2026 Festival List: From Dhanteras and Diwali to Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti, check complete calendar of festivals and important datesNovember 2026 Festival Calendar: November 2026 marks an important time for religious observances and celebrations across India. Significant...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
November 2026 holiday list: Check full list of Diwali, Bhai dooj, Govardhan, Guru Nanak Jayanti and other dates and festivalsNovember 2026 holiday list includes Diwali on November 8, Chhath Puja on November 15 and Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24. The month also ...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
School holiday tomorrow, November 2: Will schools remain closed in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra and other states?Parents and students are verifying whether schools will remain closed on November 2 due to upcoming festivals. Different states may begin D...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Diwali, Chhath Puja special trains: Railways announces 3 unreserved trains from Kolkata to Bihar and UP; check timings and datesEastern Railway has announced three unreserved special trains connecting Sealdah and Kolkata with Jaynagar, Ballia and Gorakhpur to manage ...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Diwali 2026 Calendar: When is Deepawali? Check date, day, complete festival schedule from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj and significance of each occasionDiwali 2026 is set to begin with Dhanteras on November 6 and will culminate with Bhai Dooj on November 11. This five-day celebration is fil...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on October 31, 2026?Indian banks observe closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Despite holidays, digital banking remains available for cu...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
‘I remember bunking college’: Kriti Sanon on watching Jab We Met 3 times in theatres. How Kareena Kapoor’s Geet became her audition inspirationKriti Sanon has lent her voice to the Hindi-dubbed version of the supernatural thriller Obsession. She recently expressed her deep admirati...
30 Oct, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
As Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Draws Attention, Discover the Sacred Chhath Puja Connection With Lord Rama and SitaChhath Puja is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to the Sun God, but its connection with the Ramayana adds another layer of religi...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
'I am also a Hindu': J&K Dy CM hits back at BJP amid Cabinet expansion rowDeputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary responded to BJP's criticism regarding representation in the expanded Cabinet. Choudhary emphasise...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Bank holidays in November 2026: Check state-wise list of bank closures and festival datesBank holidays in November 2026 will vary across Indian states based on local festivals. Customers must check specific holiday schedules bef...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
6,200 special train trips for festive travel: Railways boosts services by 30% for Diwali, Chhath Puja; check Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Howrah & other routesNorthern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali and Chhath Puja, a 30% increase from last year's 4,666 trips. The ad...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
'Special experience for Delhiites': CM Rekha Gupta inspects Namo Yamuna River Safari ahead of soft launchDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, inspected the capital's first-ever 'Namo Yamuna River Safari'...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.57 PM IST