Page 17 - Festivals

Migrants leaving TN for festivals in north, not due to attacks: Industry

None of the labourers the police spoke to at the railway station said they were leaving due to the fear of violence

Rewriting the lit fest script

The criticism that Indian literature festivals prioritise English to the detriment of other languages has sparked off much soul-searching among curators

PM Modi greets people on occasion of Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja on Thursday. "May this auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja infuse new energy and enthusiasm in everyone's life," he said in a tweet in Hindi. "Best wishes to all of you on this auspicious festival associated with the worship of 'Maa Vidyadayini'," the prime minister said.

Harvest festival Pongal celebrated across Tamil Nadu with fervour

Pongal festival was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Sunday with usual fervour as the day heralded the birth of the auspicious Tamil month 'Thai.' The popular Avaniapuram jallikattu, the bull taming sport, was held in Madurai coinciding with the harvest festival where avid bull tamers took on the charging bulls. Many houses were decorated and people woke up early to celebrate the day. People prepared the sweet dish Pongal, made of rice and jaggery and chanted "Pongal-o-Pongal" to symbolise the overflowing of joy and prosperity in the new month. The month Thai is considered auspicious where marriages are held and new ventures initiated. A festive spirit gripped the state even as scores of people left for their hometown from here in the last two days to join their families to celebrate Pongal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, state Leader of Opposition and AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami among others extended their

Guv vs govt, Vizhinjam violence, double murder stirred Kerala in 2022

While unlocking from the pandemic-induced restrictions enlivened the public spaces and festival venues across Kerala where people thronged in camaraderie in 2022, the political space was hot with its wrangling, especially with the Governor-government tussle only getting intense. The year saw the long-drawn differences between Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government deepen, and public resentment over a couple of mega infrastructure projects spilling out on to the streets to the discomfiture of the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front government (LDF). A sensational double murder involving two women under suspicion of human sacrifice, in which three persons including a couple were arrested, shook the conscience of the Kerala society, known to be a progressive one. The statements and actions of Governor Khan dominated the world of news in Kerala after he, in his capacity as Chancellor, opposed the alleged nepotism in appointments being made in state-run

PM Modi, Congress president Kharge extend Christmas greetings to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress Party President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Christmas

What does economic research tell us about festival gifting and alcohol?

The Chinese managed to wrest a large part of the $200 bn Christmas gift market but failed to make a dent in the biggest gift segment, alcohol

89 Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to celebrate Maha Shivaratri

Around 89 Hindu pilgrims from India arrived here on Tuesday to celebrate Maha Shivaratri at Katas Raj Temple in Pakistan's Punjab Province. Some 89 Hindu pilgrims arrived here from India via Wagah border on Tuesday. Evacuee Trust Property Board senior officers Rana Shahid and Fraz Abbas received them at the border, Amir Hashmi, spokesperson for ETPB, which looks after the holy places of minorities in Pakistan, told PTI. Hashmi said the Hindu pilgrims would remain in Lahore for a day before leaving for Chakwal, some 300 kms from Lahore, to attend their religious festival at Katas Raj. He said the main event Maha Shivaratri' will be held there on Thursday. Foolproof security arrangements have been made in this respect, he added. Hindu pilgrims leader Sanjiv Kumar said they receive love in Pakistan and hope the ETPB is taking good care of their holy places. The Shri Katas Raj Temples also known as Qila Katas, is a complex of several Hindu temples connected to one another by walkways.

Festivals like Manipur's Sangai enrich heritage, boost economy: odi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has a history of celebrating festivals and fairs, which enrich the country's cultural heritage and also supports the local economy. During a virtual address on the occasion of Manipur's Sangai Festival, Modi said the northeastern state is endowed with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. It is like a necklace in which different gems are put together, with the state bearing the reflection of a mini India, he said. Festivals like Sangai boost the local economy, and attract investors as well as industries. I am confident that it will become a gateway to development of the region, the PM added. The Sangai Festival is being celebrated after a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Not possible to do away with repossession agents': Mahindra Finance MD

'Specialised people' needed to ensure loan defaulters don't cheat company, says Ramesh Iyer in interview

Despite buoyancy in market, stock trading activity declines in October

Cash market turnover fell almost 20% in October as rally take traders by surprise

Onset of festive season pushes credit growth across sectors in September

Housing and vehicle loans lead surge in retail credit, which was up 19.6% YoY

About 4,000 jobs posted every day during festival season: Apna.co report

200,000 job opportunities created between Sep 1 and Oct 27; business development, telemarketing and sales among categories with highest number of vacancies

Delhi LG Saxena approves Chhath Puja at designated Yamuna ghats: Sources

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has given his nod to hold Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna and urged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to ensure clean ghats and water for devotees, sources in his office said on Wednesday. The sources said Saxena had also cautioned Kejriwal against "misleading and premature publicity" over the issue. A tweet by Kejriwal a few days ago had caused confusion with many people assuming that the puja could be performed anywhere along the Yamuna, the sources said. "The proposal to hold Chhath Puja approved by the Lieutenant Governor was specific to designated ghats on the Yamuna," a source said. Saxena has also directed the revenue and environment departments to ensure strict enforcement of the National Green Tribunal's orders on Yamuna pollution. The Delhi government's revenue department is the nodal agency for Chhath arrangements. It is working in close coordination with other government departments and civic agencies to make Chh

High festive demand pushes up demand for gig and temp workers: Report

Over 400,000 gig and temporary workers were reportedly hired to meet the high demand during this year's festive season

Let's strengthen resolve to ensure safety for women: President on Bhai Dooj

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the occasion of Bhai Dooj and called on them to strengthen the resolve to ensure respect and safety for women. In a tweet in Hindi, she said the festival of Bhai Dooj is a symbol of love and trust between a brother and a sister. "My warm greetings to all the countrymen on Bhai Dooj, a symbol of affection and trust between brother and sister. On this auspicious occasion, let us strengthen our resolve to ensure respect and safety for all women. I wish that this festival enhances the spirit of mutual brotherhood," Murmu said.

Post-Diwali air quality better than 2021 in several cities, shows CPCB data

Delhi air quality 'very poor' the day after; improvement over previous years

RBI's liquidity infusion largest since April 2019 as surplus cash dries up

Lack of repo suggests RBI tolerance of higher money mkt rates: Analysts

People revel in Diwali spirit after two years of muted celebrations

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic. People, dressed in their finest, exchanged sweets and gifts, visited temples and greeted each other. Some restrictions on bursting of firecrackers, particularly in the national capital, however, remained in force. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the country and hoped the festival will bring happiness, wellbeing and strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation and harmony. Like previous years, Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers. This time it was in Kargil. Addressing the soldiers, he said India is against war but also underscored the need for strength to ensure peace and asserted that its growing power boosts the chances of global peace and prosperity. India stands for peace and has always ...

Ayodhya Deepotsav makes new world record by lighting over 1.5 mn diyas

A new Guinness World Record for the 'largest display of oil lamps' was set when more than 15.76 lakh earthen lamps were lit at the 'Ram ki Paidi' during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya