Rahul, Priyanka extend greetings on Sharadiya Navratri

IANS | October 3, 2024 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Congress supremos Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi extended their greetings and best wishes on the commencement of the auspicious occasion of the nine-day Navratri festival on Thursday.

Why men in Ahmedabad dress up as women for Garba performance

Janvi Sonaiya | October 3, 2024 7:10 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (IANS) As the Navratri festivities commence across the country on Thursday, a unique tradition in the heart of Ahmedabad's old city draws everyone's attention. In Sadu Mata Ni Pol, a 200-year-old ritual unfolds each year on the eighth night of Navratri, when men from the Barot community wear sarees and perform Garba to honour an ancient curse.

Navjivan Press: How Mahatma Gandhi made a printing press an organ of freedom movement

Janvi Sonaiya | October 2, 2024 8:39 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (IANS) As the nation celebrates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, his legacy in Ahmedabad is far more than a historical memory -- it is a living, breathing force that continues to shape the city's ethos even today. Among the most potent symbols of this legacy is Navjivan Press, an institution representing Mahatma Gandhi's deep belief in the transformative power of words and the ethical responsibilities of journalism.