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Navratri 2024: Day-wise colours of festival and their significance

Navratri 2024: Day-wise colours of festival and their significance

The nine-day festival honours the nine avatars of Goddess Durga and is marked by vibrant festivities, traditional dances, and rituals.

Navratri 2024: Chaitra Navratri wishes, images, SMS, greetings for loved ones

Navratri 2024 will be observed from October 3 to October 12

30 September,2024 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Here's how you can level up your Desi outfit game for garba

Whether it’s experimenting with fusion wear, playing with vibrant colours, or accessorising with statement jewellery, Navratri fashion in 2024 is set to be exciting, bold, and fun!

28 September,2024 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Navratri 2024: Date, timings, and everything you need to know

Navratri begins on Pratipada Tithi (the first day of the lunar fortnight) in the Hindu month of Ashwin; the Navratri 2024 will begin on October 3 and end on October 12

27 September,2024 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Navratri 2024: Items to remove from home to attract positive energy

It is believed that goddess Durga stays with her devotees, which is why certain rules and rituals are to be followed to receive her blessings.

27 September,2024 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

On PM Narendra Modi's birthday, here are some lesser-known facts about him

This year, to commemorate PM Narendra Modi's birthday, the Ajmer Sharif Dargah will distribute 4000 kilos of vegetarian langar on September 17

16 September,2024 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

PM Modi Birthday: 10 major schemes launched by PM to propel India's development

PM Modi has unveiled ten significant schemes aimed at accelerating India's development across various sectors

15 September,2024 10:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hindi Diwas 2024: Celebrating the evolution and literary heritage of Hindi

Hindi Diwas commemorates the establishment of Hindi as India's national language in 1949, honouring its significance in bringing people together across the country.

14 September,2024 05:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hindi Diwas 2024: Date, history, significance; here's all you need to know

The roots of Hindi Diwas trace back to September 14, 1949, when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as the official language of the Republic of India

13 September,2024 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hindi Diwas 2024: Know Hindi language's cultural and official significance

Hindi Diwas is observed every year on September 14 and it highlights the significance of Hindi as a key component of India’s cultural and linguistic heritage

10 September,2024 09:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

US 9/11 attacks: Key facts and everything you should know

On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four US commercial aeroplanes to use them as weapons against symbolic American landmarks

10 September,2024 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

US 9/11 attacks: How terror strike took place in America on Sep 11

The 9/11 attacks had profound effects on U.S. and global security policies

08 September,2024 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
US 9/11 attacks: Key facts and everything you should know

US 9/11 attacks: Key facts and everything you should know

On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four US commercial aeroplanes to use them as weapons against symbolic American landmarks

10 September,2024 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
US 9/11 attacks: How terror strike took place in America on Sep 11

US 9/11 attacks: How terror strike took place in America on Sep 11

The 9/11 attacks had profound effects on U.S. and global security policies

08 September,2024 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Apple Event 2024: Date, time and how to watch iPhone 16 launch LIVE

Apple Event 2024: Date, time and how to watch iPhone 16 launch LIVE

The company's launch tagline this year is "It’s Glowtime", and the event will broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, in the US

08 September,2024 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: The story behind the tradition of Ganesh Visarjan

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: The story behind the tradition of Ganesh Visarjan

According to rituals, people keep Lord Ganesha inside their homes for one-and-a-half days, five days, seven days, or ten days; the festival ends with Anant Chaturdashi.

02 September,2024 02:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lalbaugcha Raja 2024: Darshan date, time, how to reach and live streaming detail

Lalbaugcha Raja 2024: Darshan date, time, how to reach and live streaming detail

Lalbaugcha Raja, nearly century-old puja pandal is one of the most revered and grand Ganesh festivities in the city, drawing thousands of devotees

30 August,2024 10:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

In Photos: Have you ever been welcomed at a cafe by a robot?

Kenya's Robot Cafe is gaining popularity among citizens in the capital city of Nairobi. (Pics/AFP)

27 August,2024 07:46 PM IST | Divya Nair
Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: Famous quotes by the Nobel Peace Prize winner

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: Famous quotes by the Nobel Peace Prize winner

Known for her unwavering compassion, humility, and devotion, Mother Teresa’s words have inspired millions around the world

24 August,2024 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: All you need to know

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: All you need to know

Among the most notable was the Nobel Peace Prize, which she received in 1979 for her humanitarian efforts

24 August,2024 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

WATCH: Meet Pune's 'Golden Boys' visit Venkateswara Temple wearing 25-kg gold

WATCH: Meet Pune's 'Golden Boys' visit Venkateswara Temple wearing 25-kg gold

According to news reports, one of the people in the video is Sunny Waghchaure, a resident of Pimpri-Chinchwad, who is known for his obsession for gold ornaments. The other man is Sanjay Gujar, Waghchaure's friend. The duo are known as 'Golden Boys' for their possession of heavy gold jewellery, cars and phones

23 August,2024 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Origin and significance of Dahi Handi tradition

Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Origin and significance of Dahi Handi tradition

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada as per the lunisolar Hindu calendar

22 August,2024 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

MPs Suspension: Rahul Gandhi films as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics RS Chairman

    MPs Suspension: Rahul Gandhi films as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics RS Chairman

    Amid protests outside Parliament over the MPs suspension from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Upper House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asking Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to sit on the stairs of the Parliament. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi was seen filming a video of mockery. Hours after 33 members were suspended from Lok Sabha for "misconduct" for the remainder of Parliament winter session on Monday, 45 members from the opposition including Congress' Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala and KC Venugopal were suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining period of the session which concludes on December 22. While 34 members were suspended for the remaining part of the session, the "misconduct" of 11 others was also referred to the Privileges Committee, which has been asked to give its report in three months.

    20 December,2023 11:58 AM IST
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