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Drawing plentifully from myth and reality, Chhath Puja honours elemental forces of nature (IANS Book Review)

Kavya Dubey | November 8, 2024 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As the grand folk festival of Chhath Puja came to a close on Friday with devotees and the faithful offering prayers and salutations to the rising Sun, the four-day-long festival marked by strict adherence to rituals, not just by the 'vrati' (the person undertaking the observance) but also by their entire family, is evoking curiosity among those who do not celebrate it, given its rising prominence and observance beyond its original catchment area.

Chhath Ghats ready to welcome worshippers for first Arghya in Patna

IANS | November 7, 2024 10:47 AM

Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The Chhath festival in Patna is truly a remarkable sight, especially along the Ganga Ghats, where the city comes alive with vibrant decorations and spiritual energy. Thursday marks the third day of this four-day festival, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.

Prithviraj Kapoor's spectacular journey from an unpaid extra to Bollywood's regal patriarch

Vikas Datta | November 3, 2024 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) In 1928, a strapping young man made his way into the office of the top Bombay film company boss, getting past the stern Pathan guard at the gate by engaging him in his native Pashto, and managed to wangle a job as an unpaid extra. Prithviraj Kapoor held the job for all of 10 days, and on the eleventh, was signed as the hero of their next film!

PM Modi, HM Shah extend warm wishes on Bhai Dooj

IANS | November 3, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj on Sunday, celebrating the bond between brother and sister.

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