Dusshera

Gujarat government declares Navaratri vacations for all schools and colleges

Navaratri is a nine-day festival, celebrated twice a year. Each day of the Navratri is dedicated to a separate avatar of goddess Durga.

Jul 29, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Communal clashes in UP, Bihar, Jharkhand leave over 12 injured

Clashes broke out between Hindu and Muslim communities in parts of UP, Bihar and Jharkhand over the weekend 

Oct 02, 2017, 07:41 AM IST

How different is Navratri from Durga Puja?

Different names of the same festival – one celebrated in the north and west, the other in east.

Sep 21, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Ravanas go up in smoke, with clear message to Pakistan

With scores of Ravana effigies going up in flames and smoke on Tuesday evening, the Hindu festival of Dusshera was celebrated across Punjab and Haryana with a loud and clear message of no-tolerance to Pakistan's evil designs on India.

Oct 12, 2016, 00:11 AM IST

Watch Live Webcast of PM Narendra Modi's Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Lucknow

PM Narendra Modi will join the Vijaya Dashami celebrations in Lucknow on Sunday

Oct 11, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

Vijaya Dashami 2016: Dussehra WhatsApp messages and SMS for your friends and family

Demons Ravana and Mahishasura who were known for treachery and destruction were annihilated by divine forces Rama and Durga respectively. 

Oct 11, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

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-In the presence of the President, the Ravana was burnt on Delhi's Parade ground.
-Uddhav Thackeray says he is upset with the Dadri incident more than the spilling of ink on his face.

Oct 23, 2015, 09:25 AM IST

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Oct 22, 2015, 11:59 AM IST

There is new hope in the country: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

'The primary thing to think about is how to make India a leading nation in the world.'

Oct 22, 2015, 09:49 AM IST

Vijaya Dashami 2016: What does Dusshera mean?

Vijaya Dashami is of great significance as it marks the triumph of the good over the evil. 

Oct 22, 2015, 07:22 AM IST

Dusshera special: Ravana in Haryana village aims for world record

The 210-feet tall Ravana, the tallest one in the country and perhaps the world, erected in Barara village, 60 km from Chandigarh, is an attraction for people.

Oct 22, 2015, 04:05 AM IST

Do not let intolerance arise between communities: Rajnath to citizens

 Appealing against any "intolerance" arising between communities, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today disapproved of politics in the name of religion and said that nobody should be discriminated against on the basis of their faith, caste or creed.

Oct 21, 2015, 16:34 PM IST

Assembly Elections: People of Bihar will slay 'political Ravana' Modi, says Lalu Prasad Yadav

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav Tuesday used examples of slaying of Ravana to attack PM Modi.

Oct 20, 2015, 20:37 PM IST

Delhi Police deny permission to AAP for 'Car-Free Day' on Dussehra

Delhi Police on Monday denied permission to the Aam Aadmi Party to hold the 'Car-Free Day' event on Dussehra, October 22, saying the government did not hold prior consultation with the force before taking a decision in this regard.

Oct 05, 2015, 13:01 PM IST