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Earlier in August, the chief minister sparked a controversy after she declared that Durga idols will not be immersed after 6 pm on September 30 and October 1 on account of Muharram. (Photo: PTI)

Why create communal distinction between Hindus, Muslims: Calcutta HC asks Mamata

Court was hearing an appeal on Mamata’s controversial decision not to immerse Durga idols on Muharram day.

20 Sep 2017 5:37 PM

Assam committee known to commission experts for innovative marquees and idols, had assigned Guwahati-based Ahmed to make the “world’s tallest Durga idol”. (Photo: Representational image/ PTI)

Durga idol standing at 100 feet topples in Guwahati storm

Sculpture was slated to be world’s tallest bamboo sculpture, beating 83-ft for a fibre-and-iron sculpture of Durga in Kolkata last year.

18 Sep 2017 10:32 AM

The board has already changed its stance in the marketing of muslin fabric keeping in mind the ensuing festive season.

West Bengal plans muslin tourism circuit in Burdwan, Murshidabad

The board to also consider including Baluchar in Murshidabad in the circuit.

18 Sep 2017 5:39 AM

Tourists visit an artist’s studio as he (not in the photo) prepares idols of Goddess Durga ahead of upcoming Durga Puja in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Old barowari pujas of North Kolkata turning to theme puja

In their 80th year, Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Committee in north Kolkata has themed its puja on ‘How music resonates in our lives and surroundings.”

18 Sep 2017 5:28 AM

Artists make a pandal in the shape of a ship ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Interactive music platform for revellers this Puja

The ‘Mix the City’ kiosk will also be set up at the puja in Ealing.

17 Sep 2017 1:52 AM

Market Durga Puja like Rio Carnival, says Leander Paes

They were all missing Kolkata and were desperate to come back here just for a few days,” the 18-time Grand Slam winner said at a promotional event.

15 Sep 2017 7:03 AM

DMSC has more than 1,30,000 registered sex workers in its fold. (Representational image)

Sex workers to wear chef’s cap this Durga Puja

Samarjit Jana, an official of Durbar, told PTI that the training of the sex workers will begin from Monday.

04 Sep 2017 2:29 AM

Sex workers of Sonagachi, South Asia’s largest redlight district. (Photo: AP)

Sex workers to wear chef's cap this Durga Puja

They will be trained by the fisheries department in West Bengal.

03 Sep 2017 1:20 PM

A man carries an idol at Kumartuli in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Durga Puja to go digital, best committees will be awarded

Divided into three parts, the judging category comprises Best Digital Impact Award, Jury Choice Awards and Peoples’ Choice Award.

01 Sep 2017 4:05 AM

Tapan Chawdhury gives final touches to a Durga idol, for which no artificial colouring was used by the artist, at Tengra on Sunday. Former minister and Trinamul Congress leader Madan Mitra (above) and others release the theme of 75 pally Durga Puja. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Uncertainty over Puja celebrations in Darjeeling

The Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengal, is scheduled from September 26-30.

28 Aug 2017 5:05 AM

Ranajit Sarkar, who deals with raw materials needed for making idols, said, “We had faced a tough time last year due to demonetisation. This year the GST is taking a heavy toll on our business and that too in the peak season,”.

Potters in West Bengal hit after GST

According to the potters, the cost of clay and bamboo, required for making internal structure of idols, too has gone up.

03 Aug 2017 6:03 AM

Srijit Mukherjee to make more films for children

The film cast youngster Aryann Bhowmik who was introduced by Srijit in Mishwar Rahasya.

24 Jul 2017 4:02 AM

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee being congratulated after getting UN Public Service Award on “Kanyasree” project at Red Road in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Here for all, we are united, says Mamata Banerjee

I know the atmosphere of intolerance has given this country much pain. But we do not think that way, says Mamata Banerjee.

27 Jun 2017 4:47 AM

A 13-foot-tall jute Durga idol, designed by a Bengal-based artiste Gouranga Kuila, was installed at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Jute Durga idol makes it to museum

Idol was created to spread awareness about dying jute industry.

18 Jun 2017 3:31 AM

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (third from left) during a rally in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Not opposed to any faith, says Mohan Bhagwat

The statements from Bhagwat came in the backdrop of communal disturbances in various parts of West Bengal.

15 Jan 2017 1:10 AM

Subhendu Pal, who is out on bail, had reportedly been threatening the woman and her family to withdraw the complaint filed against him and his associates. (Representational image)

Woman commits suicide after threats from rape accused

The 22-year-old consumed pesticide at her Vidyanagar home.

27 Dec 2016 3:03 AM

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