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Opinion
Karva Chauth: Tradition Meets Romance in Bollywood’s Cinematic Universe
From a wife’s sacrifice for her husband’s longevity to a shared expression of love, Karva Chauth's evolving meaning reflects both…
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Opinion
Karma, Confession, and Compassion: How Religions Embrace the Power of Forgiveness
While Jain Paryushan calls for introspection and forgiveness, traditions in other religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism similarly focus…
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Opinion
Onam Celebrates Kerala’s Regional Autonomy, Contests Homogenisation
While most Hindu festivals celebrate divine victories, Kerala's Onam reveres the vanquished Mahabali. The festival symbolizes inclusivity, rejecting homogenized narratives…
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Bengal
From Mud Huts to Metropolis: How Kolkata Rose from the Banks of the Hooghly on August 24, 1690
There is no doubt that today, the 24th of August, is a landmark day when the modern colonial city of…
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Opinion
The Painful Remembrance: Ashura’s Historical and Spiritual Significance
I remember the tremendous tension that I went through as SDO Barrackpur and Magistrate in charge of “Muharram” at Loha…
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