Time bound, yet timeless
The roots of some traditions are so deep, like the roots of ancient Banyan trees, that they have persevered despite the advent of modernism and its attempts to overshadow them.
The roots of some traditions are so deep, like the roots of ancient Banyan trees, that they have persevered despite the advent of modernism and its attempts to overshadow them.
Poila Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year was observed across the state with great enthusiasm. The day is also observed as the foundation day of Bengal.
The Parsi community of Kolkata, very intrinsic to the social fabric of the city, is set to be in limelight as the community is set to celebrate its New Year, Jamshedi Navroze on 21 March.
Start your new year on a strong note by making a new year resolution to attain better immune health.
The global financial landscape seems poised for delicate plays this New Year with the US dollar at the centre of attention.
Tea workers will now be given Rs 250 a day, as against the Rs 232 the daily rated workers had been drawing. Minister Ghatak said the state government will issue a notification to this effect soon.
During the Islamic invasion of Persia, several Persians fled to India and Pakistan. Since then, their festivals have become a part of Indian festivities and are celebrated by people from diverse cultures.
Japanese citizens have started thronging various shrines and temples as the Japanese New Year has officially begun.
Meanwhile, "minimum temperatures are in the range of 2-6 degrees Celsius over many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, north Rajasthan and west Uttar Pradesh", according to the IMD.
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, on Sunday early morning, shared some snaps from her first new year celebrations after her marriage.
