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India typically imports around 800 tonnes of gold every year. (Photo: PTI)

India's September gold imports jump 31 percent amidst festivities

Much of the gain last month was simply due to the Indian holiday of Dussehra being celebrated on September 30.

10 Oct 2017 11:40 AM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Ram Nath Kovind holds a bows and arrow during Dussehra celebrations at Parade Ground in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Fight issues that are threat to nation: President Kovind on Dussehra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that celebrating festivals is like a union of knowledge and learning in India.

30 Sep 2017 3:42 PM GMT

Workers busy in making effigies of the evil king Ravana at a workshop ahead of Dussehra festival in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (Photo: PTI)

Here are a few facts on Dussehra you probably did not know

From the origin of its name to the significance, we share a few interesting facts about Dussehra

30 Sep 2017 4:14 AM GMT

Workers busy in making effigies of the demon king Ravana at a workshop ahead of Dussehra festival in Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)

Mystic Mantra: This Dussehra, burn your ego

The nine-day Navaratri festival is meant to overcome these obstacles and win over our negative aspects and clear the...

29 Sep 2017 11:07 PM GMT

Prayers being offered at a temple dedicated to demon king Ravana.

These families in Jodhpur mourn on Dussehra

The priest explained that there was some resistance from the majority Hindus to their attempts to build a temple in the...

29 Sep 2017 11:00 PM GMT

Workers busy in making effigies of the demon king Ravana at a workshop ahead of Dussehra festival in Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)

RSS Dussehra event to have dalit as chief guest

In his Vijaydashmi speech, the RSS chief puts forth the organisation's views on various relevant issues and also sets...

28 Sep 2017 1:34 AM GMT

Ravana is most sought after here

Ravana is most sought after here

Ravana's moustaches have something written on them such as Don No 1 or Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron .

28 Sep 2017 12:36 AM GMT

It is a journey from a mundane to a spiritual field of life, though remaining within the householders way of life.

Alternative healing: Conquer your ego this Dussehra

Navaratri is symbolic of conquering evil and wanton nature, and worshipping all elements of life.

27 Sep 2017 7:16 PM GMT

Relatives of victims of a train accident in Amritsar mourn in Gopalganj, Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

Amritsar tragedy: Festive euphoria, firecrackers made people oblivious...

Most people who were mowed down by the speeding train were migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

21 Oct 2018 1:05 AM GMT

An angry crowd shout slogans as they sit by bodies of victims of the train accident in Amritsar on Friday. (Photo: AP)

How many tragedies before we wake up?

Trespassing is a criminal offence and the railways prosecuted nearly 1.75 lakh people for crossing the tracks in 2017.

20 Oct 2018 6:42 PM GMT

An angry crowd shout slogans as they sit by bodies of victims of the train accident in Amritsar on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Amritsar tragedy: 58 dead as train runs over revellers

Some said people could not hear the sound of the approaching train due to bursting of fire-crackers.

20 Oct 2018 12:01 AM GMT

A scene of Ravan killed by Ram during Dussehra celebrations of Luv Kush Ramlila Committee at Red Fort Grounds in New Delhi. (Photo: G.N. JHA)

City sees heavy jams due to Dussehra fest

Processions heading towards the ghats thronged Pushta Road, Gandhi Nagar, Khajuri Pushta Road, Sonia Vihar and Mathura...

19 Oct 2018 8:22 PM GMT