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Pavan K. Varma | As Bihar Heads For Polls, Honour Syncretic Culture

It is a fact that cynical politicians use ordinary Indians as puppets to reinforce religion-based vote banks. People...

19 July 2025 11:51 PM IST

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Cricket is at its lowest ebb. Things have never been worse. It appears now that players are fixing games and at least...

27 Sept 2013 8:40 AM IST

Malerkotla Indian Shiite Muslims flagellate themselves during a procession on Muharram in Malerkotla. (Photo: PTI)

The wretched of the earth

In their popular message, both events Muharram and Ram Lila are observed as marking the triumph of good over evil.

4 Oct 2017 12:49 AM IST

The Shia Muslims in Ajmer, Rajasthan, took out a procession on Sunday, on the tenth day of Muharram, observed in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Ashura, the unique face of Shia Islam

Hussein was the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, a fact that played an important role in his life and contributed to his...

29 Sept 2017 2:24 AM IST

West Bengal governor Keshari Nath Tripathi

People should enjoy fests peacefully, says West Bengal governor

The TMC had earlier imposed restrictions on idol immersions after 10 pm on September 30 and had said that there will be...

23 Sept 2017 4:38 AM IST

It has been made mandatory that the puja committee organisers would have to take permission from the police for idol immersions on October 1, according to sources. (Photo: DC)

Police permit needed for idol immersion on Muharram: Mamata

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday had allowed immersion of Durga idols in West Bengal on all days including Muharram.

22 Sept 2017 8:07 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

A clear indictment of Mamata-style politics

Durga idols can now be immersed on all days, including Muharram.

22 Sept 2017 12:10 AM IST

The court also asked the police to ensure that specific routes are designated for immersion and Tazia. (Photo: DC)

Can immerse Durga idols on all days, including Muharram: Calcutta HC

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami)...

21 Sept 2017 3:02 PM IST

The court rebuked the Mamata government saying that it was exercising extreme power without any basis. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Can't impose restrictions just because you are state: HC to WB on idol...

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami)...

21 Sept 2017 1:20 PM IST

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...

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

20 Sept 2017 5:37 PM IST

Carnatic music is boring, singers are always slapping away the tala; not interesting.

Salt, pepper and the Beatles

For keen ears, music is not a performance. It's a way of perceiving the world.

20 Sept 2017 2:39 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna (State Secretariat) in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Don't play with fire: Mamata warns BJP ahead of Durga Puja, Muharram

Vishwa Hindu Parishad had earlier decided to hold a weapon worship event at religious and private institutions on the...

16 Sept 2017 7:58 PM IST