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PHOTOS: Devotees throng Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti

Over eight lakh devotees from all over the country have so far taken the holy dip in the Ganges on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Sunday, officials said. The devotees, including......

Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

The centuries-old bull-taming tradition, Jallikattu, commenced on Tuesday January 14, 2024 in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, marking the start of the state's Pongal celebrations.   IMAGE: A......

Lalu meets this NDA ally, says he's ready to switch

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday dropped hints that the Mahagathbandhan helmed by his party might bring on board former Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, whom the......

Naga Sadhus Perform Shahi Snan

Hundreds of Naga Sadhus took a dip in the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.   IMAGE: Naga sadhus of the Juna Akhara gather for the Shahi Snan at......

Atishi's poll affidavit clears doubts over her surname

Delhi's third woman Chief Minister Atishi, who replaced Arvind Kejriwal after his resignation in September last year, filed her nomination on Tuesday for the upcoming assembly polls, declaring a......

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

... resulting in a Rs 2 trillion economic spinoff. IMAGE: A sadhu blows a conch as he prays on the day devotees take a holy dip -- the shahi snan -- at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga,......

Keerthy's First Pongal Post-Wedding

Nayanthara's twin celebration... Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya's first Pongal... Parineeti's Lohri with Raghav...  Photograph: Kind courtesy Keerthy Suresh/Instagram Keerthy Suresh celebrates her......

Like Raashii's Pongal Style?

Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri in their special ways. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raashii Khanna/Instagram Raashii Khanna gives Pongal fashion a whole new meaning, just like......

Stars Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal

Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri in their special ways. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kreethy Suresh/Instagram Dressed in a traditional sari, Kreethy Suresh prepares Pongal (get......

Kartik-Kriti Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri

Kartik Aaryan and his Shehzada co-star Kriti Sanon are taking their new film across different cities to promote it. The actors made beautiful pictures with the people of India during the festive......

Dress Right This Makar Sankranti!

If you are looking for some fashion inspiration this Makar Sankranti, take some cues from these glamorous ladies. Namrata Thakker shows you how to nail your festive look to perfection.  ......

Cricketers Go Kite Flying!

  SEE: India and Ireland women cricketers go kite flying in Rajkot. Video: Kind courtesy ISL/X   The Ireland women's cricket team joined their Indian counterparts in celebrating Makar......

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