Navratri: Devotees flock to temples to worship Mahagauri in Varanasi

IANS | September 29, 2025 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) On the sacred occasion of Saptami, the seventh day of Sharadiya Navratri, the spiritual city of Varanasi witnessed an extraordinary expression of devotion as thousands of devotees gathered to worship Goddess Mahagauri, a revered form of Goddess Durga.

Ravana effigy makers in Delhi get orders from US, Canada ahead of Dussehra

IANS | September 27, 2025 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) As Dussehra preparations gather momentum across India, the iconic Tatarpur Ravana Market in Delhi's Tagore Garden, a 70-year-old hub for effigy-making, is once again buzzing with life. This year, the festive spirit has gone global, as artisans here are getting orders from the US, Canada for effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhakarna.

Beyond superheroes: How desi comics are shaping a new India

IANS | September 27, 2025 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) India’s comic book industry is undergoing a creative renaissance, led by a new generation of homegrown creators who are transforming the nation's cultural narrative. Long overshadowed by Western imports, indigenous comics are now front and centre, weaving together mythology, social commentary, and contemporary themes with striking originality.