Kukur Tihar: People in Siliguri worship dogs

Nov 11, 2023

Kukur Tihar or Kukur Puja literally means the worship of dogs. This festival is celebrated during Diwali, the festival of lights.

Indian cricket fraternity extends Diwali wishes to fans

Oct 24, 2022

The festival of lights marks Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile.

Iran authorities bar Iranian filmmaker from coming to India for IFFI 2022: Reports

Nov 28, 2022

Filmmaker Reza Dormishian has been barred by Iranian authorities from traveling to the International Film Festival of India in Goa, where "A Minor," a...

Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary extends wishes to everyone on Diwali as India celebrates festival of lights

Oct 20, 2025

Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary extended his wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali festival on Monday as India is celebrating festival of lights.

Bahikhata worshipping -- a common practice among trading community during Diwali

Oct 24, 2022

Worshipping of accounting books and ledgers on Diwali is one of the highlights of the Festival of Lights.

Cultural icons lit up as India celebrates festival of lights

Oct 20, 2025

Qutub Minar was illuminated magnificently and the historic monument glowed brightly as the country celebrated Diwali on Monday. India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple too were...