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Ambubachi Mela 2022: 4-day-long festival commences in Guwahati's Kamakhya temple

Published on Jun 23, 2022 12:26 IST

The annual Ambubachi Mela commenced at Assam's Kamakhya temple on June 23 and will continue for four days. This is the most important religious event of the temple and is also a significant part of the state's tourism calendar witnessing a footfall of around 25 lakh each year during the festival. The doors of the temple remain closed for four days in association with the belief in a fertility cult. It is believed that during this time Goddess Kamakhya receives her annual menstrual cycle.

Raghav Chadha, Tripura CM cast vote amid crucial bypolls in 6 states | In pics

Rajinder Nagar: The polls were necessitated in the wake of AAP leader Raghav Chadha leaving the seat after being elected to the Rajya Sabha recently.

Published on Jun 23, 2022 05:45 IST

Rain lashes parts of country, flood situation remains critical in Assam

Heavy rain has disrupted normal life in several parts of the country especially the northeastern states. Situation remains grim in flood-hit parts of Assam, leaving over millions affected. Assam, one of the worst-hit areas, is set to see continuous heavy rainfall this week, according to the India Meteorological Department.

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 09:51 IST

Over 6,000 people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate longest day of year

People in the Northern Hemisphere celebrated summer solstices, the longest day of the year on June 21. On this day, the Earth’s poles tilt most closely toward the sun making it the day with the longest daylight hours in the year, and also officially marks the beginning of summer.

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 04:24 IST

President, PM perform Yoga as India celebrates International Yoga Day | In Pics

President Ram Nath Kovind also performed Yoga on the occasion of on International Yoga Day.

Published on Jun 21, 2022 02:44 IST

Agnipath stir: Tight security in states, hundreds of trains affected amid strike

In Delhi, large number of police personnel were deploayed at Nizamuddin Railway station to ensure safety of people, and Railway property.

Published on Jun 20, 2022 10:10 IST

In pics: Protests erupt in many states against Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme

Train coaches damaged by protestors in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior.

Published on Jun 16, 2022 12:48 IST

Rahul, Priyanka lead 'Satygraha' march to ED office amid high drama| In pics

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lead the ‘Satyagraha’ march to ED office amid the high drama

Published on Jun 13, 2022 06:35 IST

Voting for closely-watched Rajya Sabha polls for 16 seats in 4 states: In pics

Haryana CM ML Khattar casts his vote in Rajya Sabha elections.

Published on Jun 10, 2022 06:53 IST

In pics: People across the globe prepare to celebrate World Environment Day

People with disabilities participate in an awareness campaign to protect the rivers, ahead of  World Environment Day, in Kolkata.

Published on Jun 4, 2022 13:43 IST

In pics: Harry and Meghan join royals at jubilee service for Queen Elizabeth II

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family Friday at a church service honouring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.

Published on Jun 3, 2022 11:56 IST

Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 100 days of war in 15 photos

A Russian armored personnel carrier burns amid damaged and abandoned light utility vehicles after fighting in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Feb. 27, 2022.

Published on Jun 2, 2022 05:53 IST

Sidhu Moose Wala's last journey in images as thousands bid him tearful farewell

A portrait of late singer Sidhu Moose Wala on his favourite tractor 5911.

Published on May 31, 2022 09:55 IST

Nepal plane crash: 16 bodies recovered so far, all 22 presumed dead | photos

Rescue operations underway so far Sixteen bodies have been recovered.

Published on May 30, 2022 08:20 IST

PM Modi in his home state of vibrant Gujarat| In pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting at Atkot, in Gujarat.

Published on May 28, 2022 08:38 IST

Delhi-NCR roads inundated after a spell of heavy rain, citizens suffer | In pics

Heavy rainfall and gusty winds brought major relief from the sweltering heat in the National Capital Region. (Sanchit Khanna HT Photo)

Published on May 23, 2022 16:46 IST

Trees uprooted, roads blocked as rain, thunderstorm slam Delhi: In pics

India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that Delhi may see thunderstorms with moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 60-90 Kmph.

Published on May 23, 2022 02:31 IST

Ramban tunnel collapse photos: Rescue ops underway, 9 bodies recovered so far

View of the collapsed tunnel.

Published on May 21, 2022 12:56 IST

Floods, landslides wreak havoc in Assam, over 6 lakh affected | In photos

People wade through a road damaged by flood waters after heavy rains in Nagaon district, Assam.

Published on May 19, 2022 12:44 IST

Heavy downpour in Bengaluru floods roads | In pics

The unseasonal showers have hit several businesses such as street vendors and even pushed up vegetable prices in Bengaluru. (Source: Pradeep Joshi/Twitter)

Updated on May 18, 2022 07:01 IST

On Buddha Purnima, PM Modi welcomed at Buddha's birthplace | In pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba as he arrives in Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha.

Published on May 16, 2022 08:11 IST

Delhi Mundka fire: Rescue ops, devastation caught in pictures

At least 27 people lost their lives in one of the worst fires in the national capital when a blaze engulfed a three-storey building in West Delhi’s Mundka.

Updated on May 14, 2022 03:53 IST

Congress's Rajasthan huddle for 3-day brainstorming conclave | Photos

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shashi Tharoor, Deepender Singh Hooda, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and others during a meeting on day 1 of the Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir, in Udaipur.

Updated on May 13, 2022 16:24 IST

Blood red sky in Chinese port-city Zhoushan, check pics

China's sky turned blood red for a brief period of time over the weekend, creating panic among the citizens.

Published on May 11, 2022 08:13 IST

Cyclone Asani: Rain lashes parts of Andhra's Kakinada, see pics inside

The severe Cyclonic Storm 'Asani' weakened into a 'cyclonic storm' and is likely to become a depression by Thursday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Rain lashed parts of the Kakinada district in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday morning.

Published on May 11, 2022 04:18 IST

People in Russia gather on streets to watch Victory Day parades | In Photos

Security guards stand on Red Square prior to the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia.

Published on May 9, 2022 08:05 IST

Thrissur Pooram: Interesting facts about Kerala's largest temple festival

Thrissur Pooram, held in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May) at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur annually, is one of the oldest temple festivals in Kerela. This day the festival will be observed on May 10. This Pooram is considered to be the largest and most famous of all Poorams in India. The festival was the brainchild of Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790–1805). He organised the festival with the participation of 10 temples (Paramekkavu, Thiruvambadi Kanimangalam, Karamucku, Laloor, Choorakottukara, Panamukkampally, Ayyanthole, Chembukkavu, Neythilakavu). Here are a few interesting facts about the Pooram that you probably didn't know about.

Published on May 8, 2022 15:43 IST

Mercury dips as rain lashes parts of India; more showers likely | Pics

People walk under umbrellas amid heavy rainfall, at Ridge, in Shimla on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on May 4, 2022 14:56 IST

PM Modi meets Queen of Denmark Margrethe II at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of his ‘3-days, 3 nation’ Europe tour, met Queen of Denmark Margrethe II at the historic Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen on May 3.

Published on May 4, 2022 04:41 IST

Photos: A short history of Delhi University's all-women colleges

Students of Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) in July 1976. In the aftermath of the partition, Delhi’s population rose and to cater to the educational needs of the population of displaced persons, a number of new colleges were set up. Among them was Lady Shri Ram College, established by the founder of Delhi Cloth and General Mills, Shri Ram, in 1956 in the memory of his wife.

Published on May 3, 2022 16:28 IST

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