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All the girls felt that marriage should not hinder them from pursuing their passion and wanted support, not permission. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cousin sisters marry each other against family wishes at Varanasi...

The girls posted a picture of their marriage on the social media which shocked the holy city.

4 July 2019 3:05 PM IST

The Central Public Works Department, the prime construction agency of the central government will install big LED screens for the live telecast of Ganga Aarti at all ghats and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. (Photo: File)

Govt to install LED screens at all Varanasi ghats for live telecast of...

In September last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched development projects worth over Rs 550 crore in his...

18 Aug 2019 4:56 PM IST

An ardent fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narender Modis 69 th birthday. (Photo: ANI)

To mark PM Modi's b'day, fan offers 1.25 kg gold crown at Varanasi...

The fan identified as Arvind Singh made the offerings at the revered temple on Monday, a day before the Prime Minister's...

17 Sept 2019 9:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the dedication of 6-lane Prayagraj-Varanasi section of NH-19, in Varanasi, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. (PTI)

PM Modi says opposition is misleading farmers and 'playing tricks' on...

Modi asserted that the new agriculture laws will provide new options to sell for more and also safeguards

1 Dec 2020 10:21 AM IST

Devotees take a holy dip in River Ganga in Varanasi on Sunday. ANI photo

Lakhs take holy dip in Ganga on Maghi Purnima

People take a holy bath in rivers on this day and offer prayers

9 Feb 2020 12:06 PM IST

Boats anchored on the shores of the Ganga in Varanasi. The pilgrimage town has witnessed dwindling of tourism in the past two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. (PTI)

A wish list from Varanasi's craftsmen and artistes

The PM's relief package does not pay any special attention to the thousands of families dependent on local industries

26 May 2020 10:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the annual session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on its 125th anniversary via video link, in New Delhi, on June 2, 2020. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi praises NGOs for fighting coronavirus in Varanasi

He was interacting with representatives of various Varanasi-based non-government organisations via video link.

9 July 2020 1:14 PM IST

Cover page of Banaras: of Gods, Humans and Stories

Book review | Two exquisite odes to a pair of ancient cities

Part-history, part-travelogue and part-reportage, Biswas and Nabi's extensive work traces the evolution of Shiva's home...

10 Oct 2021 10:31 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, in Varanasi, Monday, Dec 13, 2021. (DC File Image)

Saeed Naqvi | Kashi Corridor: Would Ghalib, Ray & Bismillah recognise...

All rivers have a lore for people settled on their banks and beyond, but the Ganga is different because it is special to...

27 Dec 2021 3:34 AM IST

A lab technician makes a quick test on a blood sample to detect the new coronavirus. (AFP)

New born tests positive for COVID despite mother being negative in...

The mother was tested for COVID-19 on May 24 before giving birth, and the following day she gave birth to a girl, who...

29 May 2021 10:09 AM IST

Shashi Warrier | While partying in New India, silence is golden

Most of the time it's best to keep your mouth shut!

9 Oct 2022 1:00 AM IST

Delhi ranked number four with 5 per cent train searches to these religious destinations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spiritual tourism on rise in India, Varanasi, Puri preferred spots

Spiritual tourism is one of the biggest untapped markets for domestic travel.

18 May 2018 9:27 AM IST