Festival Celebrations
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What the weeklong Kwanzaa celebrations mean for the African-American community
It brings together the Black community not on the basis of their religious faith, but a shared cultural heritage.
Frank Dobson, The Conversation
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Krishna Janmashtami 2019: Why we celebrate the festival, date and significance
Janmashtami is the largest celebration in the regions of Mathura and Vrindavan where Krishna is believed to have been born.
Scroll Staff
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In photos: After 11 days of festivities, worshippers bid farewell to their Ganesh idols
In Mumbai, more than 7,600 Ganesh idols installed at public sites and more than one lakh idols in homes will be immersed, the police said.
Scroll Staff
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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The big news: Hyderabad gangrape accused deliberately shot dead, says panel, and 9 other top stories
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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Badminton, Thailand Open, SF as it happened: PV Sindhu loses against Olympic champ Chen Yufei
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Why does the Tamil New Year change with the ruling party in the state?
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam shifted the day for three years to January. Now it’s back in April.
Vinita Govindarajan
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How this town in Pakistan celebrates the Sindhi Hindu New Year
The sight of the festival is a poignant reminder that all is not lost.
Zahida Rehman Jatt
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Prayers, fasting and feasting in the Valley: How Kashmir celebrates Ramzan
From human alarm clocks to food festivals and night-long prayers, the holy month is an eventful time for Kashmiris.
Fahad Shah
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‘A topic that should be discussed freely’: Singer Selena Gomez advocates for mental health support
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Eco India Episode 183: How young eco warriors are saying yes to a sustainable, plastic-free world
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‘William Bowery’: Actor Joe Alwyn reveals why he used a pseudonym to write songs with Taylor Swift
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport