State government employees in West Bengal will have more than 150 non-working days in 2026, with an extended 12-day holiday during Durga Puja and several long festival breaks throughout the year.

Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands. But her target isn’t the usual demon of deceit, Mahishasura. She’s taking aim at a different perceived ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 800 people gathered in Indianapolis from across three states to celebrate Durga Puja, one of the biggest Bengali celebrations of the season. People prayed and worshiped Ma Durga, ...

A three-day festival full of music, food, dancing and celebration is coming to Costa Mesa this weekend, offering a glimpse into Bengali culture and connection for Orange County. The three-day-long ...

Durga Puja 2025 is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals, celebrated with unmatched devotion and grandeur across India, especially in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha, and Bihar. The festival ...

Durga Puja 2025: Durga Puja is not just a religious festival but a vibrant cultural celebration that brings communities together. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it marks the victory of good over evil and ...

In a deeply disturbing development that threatens Bangladesh’s fragile communal harmony, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Home Affairs Advisor to Muhammad Yunus, made highly ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Kanchan Paul, 39, paints the eyes on an idol of ...