India was once a hub of ancient silk route (IANS Books - With Images)Around 2,000 years ago, a loop of the ancient silk route, called the southern silk road, linked Yunnan province of China to the northeastern parts of India, says travel writer Sunita Dwivedi in her forthcoming book. Titled “In Quest of Buddha: A Journey Along The Silk Road” and to be published by Rupa & Co, it chronicles Dwivedi’s journeys along the route in China, Central Asia and India. Jaswant joins Dan Brown in bestseller list - againNEW DELHI - Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh’s controversial “Jinnah: India, Partition, Independence” continues as No.1 for the fifth consecutive week in the non-fiction section while Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” is the predictable topper in the fiction list this week. Restore walled city heritage, get incentivesNEW DELHI - Residents of the walled city wanting to renovate their homes could be given permission to use their properties as hotels or for other commercial uses if they restore the building’s lost heritage, a civic authority official said Wednesday. Tango dance and music granted protected cultural status, put on UNESCO world heritage listDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tango was declared part of the world’s cultural heritage by the United Nations on Wednesday and granted the international seal of approval Argentina and Uruguay have long sought for the dramatic dance and its sensual moves. Planners take heritage walk through walled cityNEW DELHI - Undaunted by the ever-buzzing crowds in the market places and narrow alleyways of the walled city, city planners and UNESCO urban planning experts embarked on a heritage walk here Wednesday. For Indian classical dance lovers, here comes a feastNEW DELHI - The rich legacy of classical Indian dances will be showcased at a five-day extravaganza in October at the capital’s alluring Old Fort, better known as Purana Qila. Balladeer stirs row by singing in praise of YSRHYDERABAD - Revolutionary balladeer Vangapandu Prasada Rao, whose popular “Em pillado” was a war cry and stimulated hundreds to join the Naxalbari movement in Andhra Pradesh, has stirred a row by using the same song to praise the late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Argentina, here come Indian colours and flavoursNEW DELHI - Indian films, food, dances and handicrafts will deck up Argentina this November, with the Festival of India set to be held not only in Buenos Aires but also in other cities of the Latin American country. Durga Puja Pandal Pictures Gallery
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Alternatives to idol immersion must to save rivers: expertsPATNA - Immersing idols of Goddess Durga and other Hindu deities in rivers might be an age-old tradition, but the toxic material they are made of pose a grave threat to water bodies, aquatic life and human health, say environmentalists here, urging people to come up with alternative ideas. Mudiali Durga Puja Pandal Pictures
Nine-day navaratri festivities culminate in joyous DussehraNEW DELHI - Effigies of demon king Ravana were ready to be burnt and devotees offered farewell prayers to Goddess Durga Monday as Hindus across India prepared to celebrate Dussehra after nine days of prayers, fasting and feasting. Mysore decked up for Dusshera grand finale MondayBANGALORE - Mysore, the city of palaces and Brindavan Garden, is decked up for the Jamboo Savari or procession of caparisoned elephants, the grand finale of the Dusshera on Monday. Hanuman as narrator in comic book, thanks to a CalifornianNEW DELHI - Hanuman, the symbol of power, purity and faith in the Ramayana, has appeared in a new avatar - as the ’sutradhar’ (narrator) of the epic mythological tale in an adventure activity and comic book for children Where’s Hanuman. ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ and 25 years of popularityLONDON - Gabriel Garca Mrquezs seminal novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude” has topped the list of books that have most shaped world literature over the last 25 years, according to a survey of writers. In god’s name, kids start learning on VijayadashamiTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Be it Hindus or Christians, thousands of children in Kerala will write their first letters on a plate of rice as they are initiated into the world of learning on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami Monday at temples, churches and schools. Delhi International Arts Festival goes to malls, historic sitesNEW DELHI - The Delhi International Arts Festival (DIAF), the capital’s answer to the Edinburgh festival, will reach out to the common man this year with interactive music and folk dance performances at malls and historic sites. Mrs. Obama leads G-20 spouses on tour of Pittsburgh performing arts school, Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama, a supporter of arts education, says the arts are a form of diplomacy that challenges assumptions and helps people learn from and inspire each other. Mrs. Obama leads G-20 spouses on tour of Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts SchoolPITTSBURGH — Comparing the arts to a form of diplomacy, first lady Michelle Obama on Friday promoted arts education while treating her counterparts to tours of two of this city’s leading cultural institutions. African vistas on artist’s canvasNEW DELHI - Memories of the sweeping wilderness of Africa seep through the works of urban designer-cum-artist Antonio E’Costa, who spent a better part of his life in Kenya. No drop in popularity of Jaswant’s book on JinnahNEW DELHI - The controversial book “Jinnah: India, Partition, Independence” by expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh continued to dominate the non-fiction section of the bestseller list this week. It has now topped the charts for over a month. Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” topped the fiction list. Tripura’s royal Durga Puja continues, courtesy governmentAGARTALA - For over 200 years, Tripura’s best known Durga Puja festivities have been held at a temple here, with the Communist government holding good its promise to the state’s erstwhile royal family by continuing to organise it year after year. Delhi mayor starts clean city drive during festivalsNEW DELHI - Delhi Mayor Kanwar Sain Thursday launched a four-week drive asking Delhiites to ensure that the national capital stayed “clean and green” during the Durga Puja and Dussehra celebrations. Largest-ever Anglo-Saxon treasure trove discovered in BritainLONDON - An amateur treasure hunter has unearthed the largest-ever amount of gold and silver from the Anglo-Saxon period found in Britain, archaeologists said Thursday. Tripura a success story for police: Former top copNEW DELHI - Tripura is one of India’s three success stories as far as curbing militancy is concerned, feels B.L. Vohra, the former director-general of police often credited with bringing peace back to the northeastern state. Abu Dhabi to host Unesco meetings on intangible heritageABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital will host the meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Sep 28-Oct 2, WAM news agency reported Wednesday. Dubai hosts Arabic calligraphy exhibitionDUBAI - An exhibition of calligraphy by young artists from the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East is being hosted in Dubai, WAM news agency reported Wednesday. |
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Durga Puja comes to an end as we bid adieu to Devi Durga and wait for the next year to celebrate the Durga Puja again. If you missed this Pija anyhow we have come with the Puja Pictures of celebrated Puja Pandals like 
Durga Puja is perhaps the most awaited festival for every Banglaee. We eagerly await the Puja throughout the year. If you are a Bangalee and missed this Puja, don’t worrry we have come with the pictures of one of the best Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata. Have a look at these marvellous pictures.
Durga Puja is the most important festival of the Bengalis around the world. If you were not able to catch up with this puja in Kolkata, here are some pictures from Poddar Nagar Sarbojonin in Kolkata to help you sooth the pain.
Durga Puja is the greatest festival of Bangalees. On every Durga Puja we flock around the puja pandals to have a glimpse of the Devi Durga. If you missed this Puja, here are some pictures of the Pallymangal Durga Puja to soothe your pain.
Durga Puja, the greatest festival of every Bangalee has ended and we all greeted ourselves Suvo Bijoya Dashami. If you missed some Puja Pandals here we are happy to present you some pictures of the Mudiali Durga Puja.
